Meghan Markle was said to be "in tears" amid the "unfair criticism" she faced over her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.The Duchess of Sussex made waves in March when she announced her latest venture, giving only a tantalising glimpse into what the brand would offer.
In a beautifully-filmed teaser from her and Prince Harry's Montecito estate, Meghan was seen whipping up something delicious in the kitchen and strolling through their stunning grounds.
It wasn't long before details trickled out, revealing that the new range would include not just kitchenware and home goods but also her own collection of oils, nut butters, jams, preserves, and even chic home scents and décor.
Royal commentator and writer Tom Quinn claimed that the tepid response to her brand, particularly the critiques of her new jam, could have hit Meghan hard, reports the Mirror. "The one fly in the ointment is Meghan's new internet brand, America Riviera Orchard," he claimed. "Meghan was in tears when the brand launched and her new jam was widely mocked for being expensive and nothing special." When Megan's 's long-time BFF Abigail Spencer showed her enthusiastic support for the Duchess' new jam on her Instagram page, it was met with a very mixed bag of comments from followers.
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