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announced.While Gary-Martin has yet to explain the reason for her departure, Travalyst said in a statement that she stepped down to pursue her own business, Leadership For Execs — a company that works with organizations to enrich diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.“Working for Prince Harry seems to have lost its thrill very quickly for the businesswoman,” royal expert Richard Eden wrote in the Daily Mail.“Frankly, it’s no surprise,” a source told him of Gary-Martin’s exit.She becomes the 19th senior staffer working for Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, to hand in their resignation over the past five years.Harry founded Travalyst Limited, a London-based non-profit that partners with giant travel companies, such as Expedia and TripAdvisor, to promote more sustainable travel in 2019.After Gary-Martin was appointed as Chair of the Board at Travalyst nearly two years ago, she excitedly announced the new role in a statement.“Being able to ensure that people of color are central to conversations about sustainability in spaces we don’t traditionally occupy is both a responsibility and honor,” she said at the time.The organization has since announced that former Google exec Gianni Marostica was appointed as the non-profit’s new chairman in Dec.

the release of her new lifestyle brand, As Ever, have slammed the “logistical nightmare” the business venture has turned out to be.On Wednesday, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, celebrated the official launch of her very delayed money-making project by sharing several videos on social media of her products.But despite the “Suits” alum’s visible enthusiasm in her videos, it appears as though Netflix staffers are experiencing completely different emotions behind the scenes.“There is so much drama surrounding them once again that internally the team are over it before it’s even launched,” a source told the Daily Mail.“It’s been a logistical nightmare and the buying team are having an issue as they can’t work out what the demand will be, if any.”Insiders told the outlet that the former working royal has lined up her famous friends to “plaster social media” with her newly-released products.“People will be posting their jars of jam — they’ve seeded it to lots of influencers to get it out there and to plaster social media with ‘good vibes’ on launch,” the source added.What’s more, Markle’s decision to ditch the company’s initial American Riviera Orchard moniker at the eleventh hour has proved to trigger a slew of logistical troubles for the team.Insiders told the outlet that Markle also allegedly had her team sign NDAs so that they won’t reveal where As Ever’s products, including her “fruit spread,” are being produced.The Post has reached out to Markle’s reps for comment.Still, Markle was confident that her company’s partnership with Netflix was going to be the “perfect match.”“Frankly, I was building out a very different business plan at the outset,” Markle told Inc.

new Netflix show and lifestyle brand to a shiny new podcast and digital storefront.As her new business ventures begin to take shape, it appears as though the “Suits” alum is “convinced” that her net worth will grow accordingly, according to the Telegraph.A well-placed source told the outlet that the former working royal “thinks she’s going to be a billionaire” — and that the team she’s assembled will no doubt help her get there.The Post has reached out to Markle’s reps for comment.On Tuesday, the mom of two promised to dive into some major “girl talk” as she dropped the trailer for her new podcast, “Confessions of a Female Founder.”In the preview clip, Markle said her podcast will advise listeners on how to turn “small ideas into billion-dollar businesses” with the help of some girl boss guests.The former actress unveiled her rebranded podcast to the world earlier this month after inking a deal with Lemonada Media in Feb. 2024.She was forced to seek out other avenues after Spotify decided not to renew the steep $20 million contract for a second season of her now-defunct podcast, “Archetypes.”Her podcast announcement followed hot on the heels of her digital storefront release, for which she has already been accused of “monetizing the monarchy.”Markle created a ShopMy page that allows her to earn commission on affiliate links she posts, and she has already featured mostly designer pieces, including pricy linen shirts, sweaters, sunglasses and handbags.

Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan.”“Many of you have asked, so here you go! A little shopping to start the week. More to come.

“Confessions of a Female Founder.”The Duchess of Sussex, 43, unveiled her rebranded podcast to the world earlier this month after inking a deal with Lemonada Media in Feb. 2024.The new deal took place after Spotify decided not to renew the steep $20 million contract for a second season of her now-defunct podcast, “Archetypes.” On Tuesday, the “Suits” alum’s preview was premiered by People, in which Markle tells fans what they can expect from the eight weekly episodes, out on April 8.“I’m Meghan, and this is Confessions of a Female Founder, a show where I chat with female entrepreneurs and friends about the sleepless nights, the lessons learned and the laser focus that got them to where they are today,” the former working royal said in the clip.“We’re diving into the highs — and the lows — and the kind of advice that turns small ideas into billion-dollar businesses.

signed a lucrative deal with the streaming giant in 2020 after quitting royal life and moving to the US.But following the release of “With Love, Meghan” earlier this month, official viewership numbers showed that the the 8-part cooking series brought in substantially less views than their 2022 docuseries, “Harry & Meghan.”According to prominent royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams, the duo must keep their partnership with the streamer afloat as they reach crunch time.“They have to get Netflix and have to keep them on board,” Fitzwilliams told GB News, suggesting that the couple is likely to ink a follow-on deal from the original contract.“I think they will get something from Netflix in the future, that seems to be the sign because the head of content at Netflix appeared to be appreciating their efforts in statements so that does imply that something is going to continue with Netflix,” he told the outlet.“I would be amazed if it was anything like what they planned when they first signed. Whatever contract comes up, it appears there’s going to be some sort of continuation,” he said, adding that the new deal “might be peanuts” compared to their current $100 million deal.“Certainly for the Sussexes it is far from encouraging,” Fitzwilliams added.According to Netflix’s own data, “With Love, Meghan” landed the No.

her impending lifestyle brand, As Ever.The Duchess of Sussex, 43, revealed last month that she had renamed her brand from American Riviera Orchard to As Ever after a slew of trademark woes — but it seems as though the mishaps keep haunting her yet-to-be-released brand ahead of its official launch.In documents obtained by The Post, the “Suits” alum has been questioned over her application by the US Patent and Trademark Office.The USPTO told her that she must clarify what she means by “various items” in her description of inventory, including “spoons, serving jams and fruit preserves.”The former working royal has also been told to list goods “by their international class number” — something she allegedly failed to do.“And, above all else, she must sign the document — without which it will not be ‘properly verified,'” royal commentator Richard Eden wrote in his column for the Daily Mail.Markle — who now goes by Meghan Sussex — reportedly made a similar mistake previously when trying to secure a trademark for her now-defunct lifestyle blog, the Tig.And repeated the mistake again when attempting to trademark her now-defunct Spotify podcast, “Archetypes.”“Bizarrely, Meghan made the same mistake — failing to sign the document — when trying to trademark ‘The Tig’ – the name of her old lifestyle blog – and again with ‘Archetypes’, the name she chose for her short-lived Spotify podcast,” the outlet added.The Post has reached out to Markle’s reps for comment.While As Ever has yet to see an official launch date, the lifestyle brand has already been plagued with countless troubles within the last year.In September 2024, Markle’s application for As Ever — named American Riviera Orchard at the time — was reportedly rejected by the

it received disappointing viewership because people don’t want to “watch someone playact at something they didn’t earn.”In a blog post titled “The Problem With Meghan Markle: It’s Not What She’s Doing, It’s the Victim Olympics Road She Took to Get There,” Bateman hit out at the “Suits” alum, 43, following the release of her several business ventures — which, in addition to her Netflix show, include her lifestyle brand As Ever and her new podcast “Confessions of a Female Founder.”Bateman — who previously called the Sussexes “ambulance chasers” and “disaster tourists” after their visit to an evacuation center following the LA wildfires in January, said the public is simply tired of them and their “victim Olympics.”“The problem with Meghan Markle (and her husband, Harry) is that every opportunity they have explored or exploited over the past few years has been due to their very aggressive Victim Olympics campaign,” Bateman wrote in her Race Track Substack on Saturday.“The difference between doing that two years ago and doing it now is immense.

eight-part series “With Love, Meghan,” has earned lower viewership numbers than her 2022 series “Harry & Meghan.”New figures appear to suggest that viewers prefer seeing the Duchess of Sussex on-screen with her husband, Prince Harry, rather than solo.The “Suits” alum, 43, premiered her cooking show March 4. And while it managed to find a way into Netflix’s Top 10 list, streaming figures show a stark contrast between her solo venture and her joint tell-all series alongside the Duke of Sussex, the Daily Mail reports.“With Love, Meghan” — a series that shows the mom of two offer a “how-to guide” for entertaining — racked up 526,000 households in the first five days it was available, according to data obtained by Samba TV.By comparison, Meghan and Harry’s 2022 series drew 2.1 million households in the same number of days, the data showed.Markle’s latest project proved to be most successful among viewers aged 45 to 54.As for geographical success, “With Love, Meghan” was most successful in the Baltic states: Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia.While the show did trend in the US, UK and Canada for a few days, it slid down the Top 10 list after three days, and officially fell off the list over the weekend.Still, it appears as though Netflix was chuffed with the streaming numbers “With Love, Meghan” raked in, as it said last week the show has been greenlit for Season 2.The Sussexes signed a $100 million deal with the streamer in 2020.

Meghan Markle’s “With Love, Meghan” show, saying she has an “unerring instinct for getting it wrong.”Brown, who served as the editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair from 1986 to 1992, said the Duchess of Sussex has “never figured out a convincing persona” after watching her latest Netflix series, which has already been renewed for Season 2.The “Suits” alum, 43, released her 8-part series on the streaming platform last week. But despite its streaming success, the project has been met with largely disappointing reviews from critics.According to Brown, the only show that would have worked would’ve been if Markle admitted “what a flaming flop the last five years have been.”“Who announces a new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, and hounds celebrity friends to talk up her strawberry jam on social media, without doing due diligence on the availability of the trademark?” Brown asked.In her Substack newsletter, titled Fresh Hell, she added that the former working royal is “impatient” and always “behind the curve.”Additionally, Brown slammed Markle and her husband Prince Harry’s decision to partner with Netflix after sensationally quitting royal life in 2020.“All Meghan had to do was shut up and wait,” Brown writes.

renewed for Season 2.Hot on the heels of its success, an unnamed staffer told People that the former working royal made everyone on set feel part of the project, despite initially expecting to be “invisible.”“She made sure everyone felt included, from Netflix executives to our director to every PA on set. No one was left out,” he told the outlet.“Most of the time, we’re expected to fade into the background, to be invisible.

“With Love, Meghan” premiered on Netflix.Page Six broke the news in January that Markle was partnering with the streaming service to release her products.Markle’s signature raspberry jam is among the products available for purchase in the spring on the As Ever website.The mom of two is also selling a limited-edition wildflower honey with honeycomb, herbal teas (hibiscus, peppermint and lemon ginger), crepe mix and shortbread cookies with flower sprinkles.Lastly, the line includes flower sprinkles “for beautifying meals and sweet treats,” per People.The prices for Markle’s products haven’t been revealed yet.Markle showed off some of her products in her eight-episode Netflix show, where she cooks and gardens at home in Montecito, Calif., while joined by some of her celebrity friends, including Mindy Kaling.The series is being dragged by some critics and fans, who say it’s “boring,” “exhausting” and “pointless.”Last month, Markle officially rebranded her business from American Riviera Orchard to As Ever after dealing with a slew of trademark snafus that kept delaying the launch.The former “Suits” star admitted in her new interview with People that there were “tons of twists and turns” during the process of building her brand.“I was figuring it out in real time,” she shared, adding, “I appreciate everyone who gave me the grace to make mistakes and figure it out and also to be forgiving with myself through that. It’s a learning curve.”Since announcing As Ever, a small town in Mallorca, Spain, accused Markle of copying its traditional coat of arms for the brand’s logo.

As Ever brand in a rare interview with People published Monday.“I appreciate everyone who gave me the grace to make mistakes and figure it out and also to be forgiving with myself through that,” Markle said. “It’s a learning curve.”Prince Harry’s wife changed the name of her lifestyle business from American Riviera Orchard to As Ever last month after dealing with a slew of trademark snafus that kept delaying the launch.“There are tons of twists and turns — even with the name,” Markle said in the People interview.

last month secured a deal with a Dutch business firm that promised to pay him millions in exchange for his connections from the Pitch@Palace initiative.Andrew’s joined venture with Startupbootcamp marked the first known work he’s undertaken since stepping down as a working member of the Firm in 2020.However, sources close to the startup have told BBC News that weeks after the former working royal joined the team, nothing has been signed and no transactions have taken place.The Post has reached out to Startupbootcamp and Buckingham Palace for comment.Andrew was due to receive a cut for each deal Startupbootcamp made across global territories, as per the agreement.Kauan von Novack, CEO of Startupbootcamp, even spoke out about the partnership with the scandal-scarred royal, saying the company’s mission “is to help entrepreneurs to create the change the world needs.”“We see immense value in the network built up by Pitch@Palace,” he added at the time.Still, there’s been no word from Andrew about the ambitious business venture.Behind the scenes, Andrew has been doing all he can to remain at the Royal Lodge ever since his brother, King Charles, expressed a strong desire to downsize him into a smaller property.Late last year, Andrew found himself on the brink of eviction — but nonetheless refused to move into the smaller Frogmore Cottage.Despite being poised to leave the royal digs after Charles refused to continue financially carrying his brother’s weight, Andrew sensationally managed to find a mystery financial backer at the eleventh hour.The new gig was said to have been a financial lifeline that could have provided him with a much-needed cash boost.

via People. “How do we invest in our shared future to solve the challenges we face today as a divided society?”“As a dad, this has me constantly looking for solutions,” said Harry, who shares son Archie, 5, and daughter Lilibet, 2, with his wife, Meghan Markle.“As a man who was born into a life of service, I recognize that with power and a platform comes responsibility,” he continued.

on Instagram ever since she returned to the platform after a five-year hiatus last month.On Wednesday night, the “Suits” alum posted a behind-the-scenes clip from her Netflix series, which is set to be released on March 4.The 14-second clip featured a brief cameo from the Duke of Sussex, as well as the pair’s dog Guy, whose death Markle announced in a heartfelt social media post last month.Also in the video, the former working royal can be seen busting a dance move with some Netflix crew members.A post shared by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (@meghan)“Six more days until our show launches on @netflix! Celebrating the crew and everyone who helped make this happen! The countdown begins,” she captioned the clip, shared with her 2.1 million followers on the platform.Markle’s upcoming joint venture with the streamer will offer viewers a “how-to guide” for entertaining, rather than honing in on specific recipes.The former actress will be joined by some of her famous friends, including her former “Suits” co-star Abigail Spencer, Mindy Kaling, Roy Choi and Tatcha founder Vicky Tsai.Directed by Michael Steed, “With Love, Meghan” boasts eight episodes, each 33 minutes long.

teased what can be expected to go up for sale when As Ever finally launches.Last week, the former actress took to social media to show off her artsy side to her 2 million Instagram followers.“From memory lane to the memories I’m making today…,” Markle captioned her Instagram post, which featured a photo of her vision board, which she likely made for 2025.In the top left of her board, she has a piece of paper with her signature calligraphy written in black ink on it that reads, “Farm fresh eggs, carrots two ways, sweet treats.”A piece of fabric resembling a handkerchief is pinned nearby and features the As Ever logo on it — which has recently become the subject of much controversy.Also featured on Markle’s mood board are several bits and pieces from her soon-to-be-launched lifestyle brand, such as jam labels — which could be her hinting at the company’s initial product rollout.Last week, Markle revealed that she changed the name of her lifestyle brand from American Riviera Orchard to As Ever following a slew of trademark woes that kept delaying the launch.In September 2024, Markle’s application for American Riviera Orchard was rejected by the USPTO, who warned that businesses cannot trademark geographical locations.The government agency also warned that Markle’s product descriptions could fit into multiple trademark categories.At the time, Markle’s team considered the pushback “routine and expected” when filing for trademarks, The Post heard.Come November 2024, Markle’s team asked the USPTO for a three-month extension to launch the American Riviera Orchard brand.While it’s unclear exactly when As Ever products are expected to hit shelves, Markle did reveal that her rollout will coincide with the release of her Netflix

Meghan Markle has teased what can be expected to go up for sale when her As Ever brand finally launches.The Duchess of Sussex, 43, this week unveiled her major rebrand after deciding to drop the American Riviera Orchard moniker she had in place originally.And on Thursday, the former actress took to social media to show off her artsy side to her loyal 2 million Instagram followers.“From memory lane to the memories I’m making today…,” Markle captioned her Instagram post, which featured a photo of her vision board, which she likely made for 2025.A vision board — also sometimes known as a mood board — serves as inspiration for goals through images, photos or items. It is widely credited for aiding with manifestation.In the top left of her board, the “Suits” alum has a piece of paper with her signature calligraphy written in black ink on it that reads, “Farm fresh eggs, carrots two ways, sweet treats.”Underneath hangs a black-and-white photo of the former working royal with farm-to-table movement pioneer Alice Waters, who is set to make a cameo in Markle’s upcoming Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan.”Follow along with The Post’s live blog on everything you need to know about the British royal family. A piece of fabric resembling a handkerchief is pinned nearby and features the As Ever logo on it — which has recently become the subject of much controversy.Also featured on Markle’s mood board are several bits and pieces from her soon-to-be-launched lifestyle brand, such as jam labels — which could be her hinting at the company’s initial product rollout.Elsewhere, a green, tie-dyed paper star is seen proudly displayed on Markle’s board.

new business venture’s logo.The Duchess of Sussex, 43, this week unveiled the new name of her new lifestyle brand, As Ever, revealing that she dropped the initial American Riviera Orchard moniker.However, it shortly emerged that As Ever’s logo looks near-identical to the Mallorcan village of Porreres’ traditional coat of arms, which dates back to 1370.After making the unwelcome discovery, Xisca Mora, mayor of Porreres, said the “Suits” alum’s logo is an “exact copy” of the town’s historic emblem and said she hopes Markle will consider making the change.Still, Mora added that if the former working royal doesn’t change her company’s logo, suing Markle for plagiarism isn’t a viable option for the town as it’s “complicated and costly.”“To sue for plagiarism is complicated and costly, and a small town council like ours is not in a position to fight against the English crown,” Mora told local news outlet El País.Both designs feature a single palm tree with two hummingbirds hovering on either side of it.The mayor emphasized that the coat of arms represents “part of the idiosyncrasy of Porreres, of its heritage and cultural identity.”“Every single town in Mallorca has its own symbol or coat of arms, and it is very important to our identity, and people are upset that ours is being used to sell products like jam around the world,” she said.“The truth is that although this has given our once-unknown town some publicity in just a few hours, we don’t like our coat of arms being used, we want them to pull the logo.”“I don’t know if she visited some agritourism sites and saw the coat of arms, because the photo on her website is taken from Mallorca,” Mora added.However, a source familiar with the situation told The Post, “The logo

rebranded her lifestyle business venture to the same name.The Duchess of Sussex, 43, this week unveiled the new name of her soon-to-be-launched brand, revealing that she dropped the initial American Riviera Orchard moniker.Now, a small New York-based vintage clothing company has addressed the “Suits” alum’s rebrand.“Wow and hello,” the company’s founder, Mark Kolski, wrote in a statement on Instagram Tuesday.“I want to say thank you to all the old friends who know and love our small family brand As Ever, and also say hi to all those that have just become aware we exist.”“In the last 36 hours there has been an outpouring of support and concern regarding recent events around our namesake brand,” the statement continued. “We are aware.

her new lifestyle business, As Ever, which she announced Monday after changing the name from American Riviera Orchard.Civic bosses in the Mallorca village of Porreres reportedly claimed that Markle copied the town’s traditional coat of arms by including a single palm tree with two hummingbirds hovering on either side of it on her As Ever logo.Mayor Xisca Mora told local newspaper Ara Balears that the similarities between the coat of arms and the logo are “surreal.”She also claimed that the town hall is considering whether or not to take legal action against the duchess.“I don’t know if she visited some agritourism sites and saw the coat of arms, because the photo on her website is taken from Mallorca,” said Mora.The mayor also said that the village — which has a population of roughly 5,000 people and is about 22 miles away from Mallorca’s capital of Palma — “feels international” now and hopes that Markle’s business move will bring it some recognition.The Post has reached out to Markle’s rep for comment.The royal announced her new brand in an Instagram video taken in her backyard by her husband, Prince Harry.“I’m shocked we’ve kept this a secret for so long. In two weeks my show is coming out, which I’m so excited for.

introduce her new lifestyle brand, As Ever, to the world.On Monday night, the Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram to reveal she’s ditched the American Riviera Orchard moniker after feeling “limited” in her options.Along with the announcement, the “Suits” alum, 43, unveiled a brand-new website and logo for her business venture, which features a sweet snap of her and Harry’s 3-year-old daughter.In the image, which currently serves as the background of her soon-to-be-launched website, Markle and her youngest child can be seen walking hand-in-hand in a grassy field.The picturesque snap, presumably taken near their Montecito, Calif., home, features palm trees and an ocean view in the distance.The mother-daughter duo are each dressed in white outfits as they run across the grass side-by-side. A new logo can also be spotted at the top of the website, which features a palm tree with a hummingbird on each side.