Meghan Markle 'sees herself as Princess Diana's heir' as she 'cashes in' on legacy

write way to handle her business ventures.The Duchess of Sussex, 42, recently dropped her latest project, a new lifestyle company called American Riviera Orchard.The label will be releasing products such as jams, jellies and even cookware, and as it turns out, the brand’s logo has a nice personal touch from Markle herself.As royal fans may know, the former actress used to do calligraphy as a side hustle before she married into the Firm.The American Riviera Orchard emblem is actually Markle’s very own handwriting and design.Before starring on the hit legal drama “Suits,” she worked at the Paper Source where she coached calligraphy and bookbinding in the mid 2000s.She even penciled the wedding invitations for Paula Patton and Robin Thicke for their 2005 nuptials.In her old blog, The Tig, she expressed her passion for the fancy penmanship arts.The website was shut down in 2017 just before her wedding to Prince Harry a year later.“I think handwritten notes are a lost art form,” she scribed in one post. “The idea of someone taking the time to put pen to paper is really special.”The defunct blog also has a special connection to the mother of two’s new company.American Riviera Orchard’s homepage says that the website was “Made by Article” — a digital business based in Toronto.The company also worked on The Tig, with Markle once leaving a glowing review for them.“There is a reason I have worked with Ryan and the talented team at Article for a decade: their attention to detail, their creativity and care, and the thoughtful approach to design as well as to the user experience,” she praised on Article’s website.

bullying accusations leveled against the Duchess of Sussex.Cohen worked for the royal family since 2001 and was Markle’s private secretary in 2021 when the first complaint was made that the former “Suits” star created a hostile work environment. Although she would not elaborate in an interview with the Australian newspaper The Herald Sun, Cohen, an Aussie, told the outlet Monday, “I was only supposed to stay for six months but stayed for 18 — we couldn’t find a replacement for me and when we did we took them on tour to Africa with Harry and Meghan to show them the ropes but they left (quit) as well while in Africa.”Cohen stopped working for the royals in 2019.The Post has contacted reps for Markle and Buckingham Palace for comment.The allegations came just days before Markle and Prince Harry sat down for their bombshell tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey — in which the American Orchard Riviera founder claimed life in the royal family was “almost unsurvivable.” The HR review was privately funded by Queen Elizabeth II and carried out by an independent investigator in March 2021 after two royal staffers alleged they’d been bullied while working for her.Markle’s legal team denied any allegations of bullying — calling them a “calculated smear campaign.

A royal expert is claiming that Meghan Markle has one major demand before she considers mending fences with Prince William and Kate Middleton. The relationship between the Sussexes and the rest of the Royal Family has been tumultuous since the pair stepped down from official duties and moved to the US in 2020.

Meghan Markle has seemingly undergone a small change after she stepped down as a working Royal that reveals now is the perfect time for her to embark on a new career, according to one expert.

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle never had a chance to bond before drama rocked the palace. That claim was made by Ingrid Seward, editor in chief of Majesty magazine and author of "My Mother and I." The book explores King Charles’ upbringing and relationship with his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Seward also sat down with the 75-year-old at his Highgrove estate.

Since moving to the US back in 2020, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been raising their young family and have been busy working on their own projects, including Prince Harry’s memoir Spare and Meghan’s brand American Riviera Orchard.The pair have also released a Netflix docuseries, Harry & Meghan, which gave fans a rare peek inside their family life together as the pair shared a series of personal photos. One such photo showed the Duchess of Sussex, 42, giving her son Prince Archie a loving kiss.The throwback picture showed the former Suits star planting a sweet kiss on baby Archie while they were spending time together in the nursery at Frogmore Cottage. Prince Harry made sure to capture this precious moment on camera, with Meghan looking stunning in a white dress with a blue paisley pattern.

Meghan Markle showed off her incredible acting skills when she visited the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles where she read a selection of books to the patients. The Duchess of Sussex, who has launched a new brand called American Riviera Orchard, visited the children’s hospital on Thursday, 21 March as part of the organisation’s month-long Make March Matter campaign, treating patients and staff to a special ‘Literally Healing’ story time.

visited Children's Hospital Los Angeles on March 21, according to People, where she read children's books to a group of kids and, as any actor would, did voices to go along with the characters. "Children were laughing and singing as The Duchess turned into character with every page as she read patient favorite books like Rosie the Riveter, Pete the Cat, and I Saw a Cat," per a statement given to the outlet.

Move on over, Gwyneth Paltrow! Meghan Markle is gearing up to steal your crown with her new lifestyle brand!

Meghan Markle, known officially as the Duchess of Sussex, Countess of Dumbarton and Baroness Kilkeel, often prefers to call herself a "princess".

Prince Harry seemed "an anxious sidekick" the day before Kate's big news, as he joined Meghan for a speech, an expert has said. The Duke of Sussex seemingly appeared a little nervous next to his wife at the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection event at SoFi Stadium.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were speaking together at an exhibition about black art and history.

Meghan Markle loves taking pictures and cherishing every moment of children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's childhood. In a touching move and now in the wake of Kate Middleton's sad health news, she has reportedly set up a brand new photoshoot for them at their lavish Californian home.

Meghan Markle has reportedly taken part in a family photo shoot with her children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, in the hopes to appeared "positive and approachable" ahead of the launch of her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard.The Duchess of Sussex is believed to have hired photographer Jake Rosenberg to take the photos in her California home. However, she is likely to delay the release of these photos following the news of the Princess of Wales's cancer diagnosis.

Princess Catherine’s uncle has some major beef with Meghan Markle.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have "contacted" the Prince and Princess of Wales "privately" after the news of Kate's cancer diagnosis was shared on Friday, 22 March.The news comes after Kate released a video where she announced that she had been diagnosed with cancer and had begun chemotherapy treatment. Her heartbreaking diagnosis came after she underwent abdominal surgery.The future Queen bravely shared her diagnosis in a video message shared online and on the news, following months of speculation surrounding the Princess' health and whereabouts.

and are set to make a series of “regal” appearances as she launches her new lifestyle brand , sources have claimed.The Duchess of Sussex announced the venture with a new , which launched earlier this month, as well as a website that invites readers to input their email address to learn more. In a clip shared on the newly launched social media account, Markle can be seen walking through her Montecito mansion in a black ball gown, as well as cooking in her home kitchen.According to Richard Eden, insiders have said Meghan will be joined by Prince Harry on a number of engagements to promote the new brand.Sources previously the new brand, which comes six years after Meghan closed her lifestyle blog The Tig to join the royal family, will focus on home, garden, food, and general lifestyle wares.Insiders claimed Meghan has been “working on this for over a year,” adding, “It’s all the things that are close to her heart—all the things she’s passionate about.”While the details of the project may so far be limited, a trademark inquiry by Page Six revealed the brand will sell a range of home goods including edible treats like jellies, jams, and spreads.

Meghan Markle is said to be planning a sneaky trip back to the UK. She's getting a top team to help with her new project after leaving Royal life with Prince Harry. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex could be set to return to Britain as part of their plans to build their brand and the couple are said to be looking for new PR representation in the UK according to a royal expert as she eyes up bringing her new American Riviera Orchard lifestyle brand from the States.

The Royal Family have found themselves at the centre of attention this week after the furore surrounding Kate Middleton's edited Mother's Day photo.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stole the spotlight from Prince William this week with the announcement of the Duchess's new brand. While Prince William appeared at several events — including a visit to the Diana Legacy Awards ceremony — he was overshadowed by Markle's latest business venture. The Duchess of Sussex launched an Instagram page and website for American Riviera Orchard on Thursday.

Meghan Markle is really on her way to becoming the next Martha Stewart!