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American Riviera Orchard, there’s a new brand in town.Meghan Markle took to social media Monday night to unveil the brand new name for her lifestyle business venture, revealing it will now be called “As Ever.”“The cat’s out of the bag,” the Duchess of Sussex, 43, said in an Instagram video taken in her backyard as her husband, Prince Harry, can be heard saying, “It’s recording.”“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.

The Sun reports.King Charles’ younger brother was snapped returning home from an early horse-riding outing that day, ahead of the lunchtime meeting at his residence.The meeting took place just three days before court papers highlighted Andrew’s close ties to Yang Tengbo — the former working royal’s business adviser who has been accused of being a Chinese spy.While the meeting took place at Andrew’s home, it’s understood that he was not present during discussions between Tengbo and Waterberg-Stirling’s CEO Oleg Firer, the outlet adds.Firer, for his part, previously served as Grenada’s ambassador but was forced to step down after being banned from entering the country in 2023 over security concerns.His firm, of which he served as Vice Chair, maintains strong links to China’s controversial Belt and Road Initiative, and is a “key stakeholder” in the company Startupbootcamp, which inked a lucrative deal with Andrew earlier this month.The Dutch business firm will pay him millions in exchange for his connections from the Pitch@Palace initiative.Speaking to The Sun, the UK’s former Home Office Minister Norman Baker said it’s “extraordinary” for Andrew to be involved in yet another scandal.“Andrew goes from one disaster to another, and shows a complete lack of judgement,” Baker told the outlet.

following backlash to her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, according to a royal author.The Duchess of Sussex, 43, first teased her passion project last March — but nearly a year later, the business venture has yet to get off the ground.The lifestyle brand — which has been plagued with a slew of trademark snafus — will reportedly be launched next month to coincide with the release of Markle’s upcoming Netflix show, “With Love, Meghan.”However, the lead-up to the launch has been nothing but stressful for the former actress, according to royal author Tom Quinn.“Friends have noticed that like all couples Harry and Meghan have their rows and disagreements,” Quinn told The Sun.“These are made worse simply because, unlike most couples, they spend almost all their time together.”“The relationship also gets trickier when things don’t go well with Meghan’s businesses — Meghan was hugely upset and stressed when her internet home-making venture was mocked, and this took its toll on her relationship with Harry,” added Quinn, the author of “Yes Ma’Am, The Secret Life of Royal Servants.”The Post has reached out to Markle’s reps for comment.Markle has already filed trademark applications for her brand to cover an array of home goods, including tableware, kitchen linens, beverageware, coffee and tea services and more.Also listed were jellies, marmalades, fruit preserves and a variety of spreads and butters, along with body soap, body oil, cosmetics and pet shampoo.The application also covers stationery, linens, small kitchen appliances, yoga equipment and gardening gear.As for her Netflix show, the former working royal — who finished filming the show in July 2024 — is set to release it on March 4.The upcoming series will follow

upcoming release of her Netflix show “With Love, Meghan” on March 4.And it appears as though the launch of her lifestyle brand — which has been plagued with a slew of trademark snafus — will coincide with the project’s release, sources told the Daily Mail.Sources tell the outlet that the success — or failure — of her product launch in the Netflix House superstores has the power to either “make or break” her business venture.“Her new show is rolling out the same time as the Netflix stores open,” an insider told the outlet. “The Netflix stores will offer products and merchandise from all their biggest shows like ‘Squid Game’ and ‘Stranger Things.'”“This is a big move for Netflix.

inked a deal with Lemonada Media in Feb. 2024 to launch a new podcast series after Spotify decided not to renew the steep $20 million deal for a second season of “Archetypes.”While the new podcast was supposed to launch last year, the “Suits” alum was forced to pump the brakes on its release after Lemonada was reportedly “struggling to get off the starting blocks.”A source has now told Hello! Magazine that Markle’s dive back into the podcast arena will have to wait.Insiders told the outlet that similarly to the delay of her upcoming Netflix lifestyle series “With Love, Meghan,” the former working royal’s podcast’s launch has been affected by the LA wildfires.The Post has reached out to Markle’s reps and Lemonada Media for comment.After signing with the former actress, Lemonada will now be distributing her previous Spotify podcast series to all platforms.Details of the new series have yet to be made available, but it is known that Markle will host the show.It appears as though Markle will need to work extra hard to make the podcast a success after her former Spotify colleagues accused her of bullying.One person who worked with Markle described the alleged experience with her as “really, really, really awful” and “very painful.”According to several unnamed sources who spoke to Vanity Fair, the former actress and her husband, Prince Harry, 40, did not always foster a congenial working environment.The experience was “really, really, really awful.

accused of using a fake name to register a company, The Post has learned.The disgraced Duke of York, 64, used the pseudonym Andrew Inverness in 2003 when he joined forces with sports retail tycoon Johan Eliasch to set up a company called Naples Gold Limited.Andrew, who owned four companies that were linked to those registered at Companies House under the name, was described as a “consultant” on official forms, docs obtained by The Post show.Now, an anti-monarchy campaign group called Republic has accused the former working royal of falsifying official documents.Graham Smith, the chief executive of the organization, has filed an official complaint to Scotland Yard, responsible for policing much of London.“The royals appear to believe they can act with impunity, an impression given weight by the lack of police action on serious allegations of corruption and sexual offenses,” Smith told The Telegraph.London’s Metropolitan Police is currently in the process of determining whether any further action against the scandal-scarred duke is required. Andrew was given the title Earl of Inverness by his later mother, Queen Elizabeth II, after he wed Sarah Ferguson in 1986.

launching her own Instagram account with the username @meghan on Wednesday.The “Suits” alum’s first post was filmed by her husband, Prince Harry, 40, in Montecito, California, where the pair reside with their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.In the video, Markle donned an all-white outfit and ran on the beach, writing “2025” in the sand before smiling and running back off camera.However, less than 24 hours after the video was posted, some were quick to point out that the final cut wasn’t the former actress’ first attempt.At the start of the clip, Markle is seen running toward the water to find the perfect spot to write “2025” in the sand.But fans noticed that the mom of two runs past another “2025” writing attempt nearby, confirming that it wasn’t her first time doing so.Following her return to social media, Markle’s profile was given a shiny blue verification tick Thursday.The former royal already boasts more than a whopping 750,000 followers on the platform — despite her first post being just 21 hours ago.As well as her first post, she updated her account’s profile photo to a black-and-white shot of herself smiling in an elegant white dress.It’s believed that Markle kept her account dormant after initially setting it up in June 2022.

launching her own Instagram account with the username @meghan on Wednesday. The “Suits” alum’s first post was filmed by her husband, Prince Harry, 40, in Montecito, California, where the pair reside with their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.In the video, Markle donned an all-white outfit and ran on the beach, writing “2025” in the sand before smiling and running back off camera.And according to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, Markle’s social media comeback is part of her broader plan to control the narrative surrounding her public image, which has taken a tumble in recent years.“She and Harry were forced to stop using their @sussexroyal account,” Fitzwilliams told the Daily Mail.“They had launched it in 2019 and received a million followers in record time.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed a $100 million deal with the streaming giant in 2020 after quitting royal life and moving to the US.After releasing a series of bombshell tell-all projects stateside, the pair have now adopted a new “twin-track” business strategy in a desperate bid to salvage their public image, which has taken a hit in recent years.As the end of their Netflix partnership looms, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams suggested a renewal of the contract is “absolutely pivotal” for the duo’s new approach to be successful.“Their separation of work is being tried out, and it worked perfectly well in the sense there have been no glitches. What they need is her cookery series for Netflix,” Fitzwilliams told GB News.“What is absolutely pivotal is the renewal of the contract with Netflix next year, so precisely what happens in the coming months financially is vital.”The Post has reached out to reps for the Sussexes for comment.Earlier this month, the Sussexes released their “Polo” docuseries on the platform.

hit with a slew of negative reviews from critics in the days that followed.The duo, who both served as executive producers on the project, made minimal appearances in the docuseries, with the promotion of the project also underdelivering.Brand expert Nick Ede has now warned that the documentary could be the “nail in the coffin” for the pair’s lucrative Netflix partnership, which they signed in 2020.“The new polo documentary hasn’t received good reviews, and this is another foray into producing from Meghan and Harry,” Ede told the Daily Mail.“All eyes will be on whether the show rates and makes the very important Top 10.

said in a statement.“We sincerely thank Richard for his pivotal role in steering our organization toward this important evolution.”In his own statement, Miller said that his replacement is “the logical next step” for the charity, adding that “the time is right for this shift to local leadership.”“Carmel is an incredible asset to position Sentebale further as a leader in the region,” Miller added.Miller’s departure comes just one month after Andrew Tucker stepped down from his senior position at Sentebale after almost a decade.That same month, Baroness Lynda Chalker quit as a director after 18 years at the organization.Last year, the charity underwent a major change after advertising guru Johnny Hornby quit last year.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly have a new way of handling online gossip.According to showbiz reporter Sarah Louise-Robertson, this is one of the reasons the Duke of Sussex, 40, dismissed any divorce rumors outright and why the couple have been pursuing separate business endeavors. “Meghan clearly reads social media comments that people say about them,” Louise-Robertson told GB News.“As does Harry, who is notoriously brittle and thin-skinned,” the journalist continued.

the Daily Mail reports.Markle had been interviewing prospective employees for months, the outlet adds, after announcing the brand’s impending launch earlier this year.But in August, it emerged that the “Suits” alum was “struggling” to find a suitable candidate for the position.“She is the CEO of American Riviera Orchard,” a source told the outlet’s columnist, Richard Eden. In April, a source told the outlet, “The initial CEO search has not panned out so far.”The former actress unveiled her new business venture in March.

ongoing trademark troubles since announcing the brand’s impending launch in March.In documents obtained by The Post, the “Suits” alum’s legal team has requested a three-month extension in her attempt to secure a trademark for the yet-to-be released brand.If Markle and her team miss the next deadline, she will be forced to kickstart the application process from scratch.The former actress’ extension request comes just one month after American Riviera Orchard was slapped with yet another trademark snafu.Rival lifestyle brand Harry & David filed a protest against Markle’s lifestyle brand, claiming the name is far too similar to its “Royal Riviera” product line.The US Patent and Trademark Office received a protest filing on Oct. 31 from US-based premium food and gift retailer Harry & David, documents obtained by The Post show.The company’s “Royal Riviera” trademark is currently registered to the brand’s pear gift baskets, which are grown in Oregon.

is “in a very bad state.”In a desperate bid to get their public image back on track, the duo have opted for an “experimental” PR route that sees them undertake public appearances solo, according to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams.“This is obviously a new tactic. As in every brand the Sussexes want to promote their brand as best as they can,” Fitzwilliams told GB News.“They have tried something that has worked with the so-called royal tours of Nigeria and Colombia.

told GB News. “They’re allowed to look again at what the problem is, and he might still not be able to stay there.

denied a trademark for the brand name by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the company has now faced a challenge from the government over its logo.The issue, however, comes down to how the logo is described in the application rather than the logo design. The trademark office took particular issue with what they view as a disparity in how the letter “O” appears and is represented in a written description.“Applicant must submit an amended description of the mark that agrees with the mark on the drawing,” the USTPO wrote in their “non-final action” document, according to Daily Mail.“The current description is inconsistent with the mark on the drawing and is thus inaccurate.

its trademark application was refused.The Duchess of Sussex’s team has had trouble getting her new brand over the line as the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) warned that businesses cannot trademark geographical locations.The recent rejection has sent the “Suits” alum’s team into a “spin,” a source told the Express.Insiders close to the mom of two add that the ordeal is eerily reminiscent of when Kim Kardashian faced issues with her shapewear brand at its inception in 2019.The billionaire reality star, 43, was ultimately forced to change her brand’s name from Kimono to Skims after it was accused of cultural appropriation.“The team are thinking of backups as we speak just in case,” a source told the outlet of Markle’s case. “They’ve been put into a bit of a last-minute spin but they’re not too worried because they are aware that Kim [Kardashian] also changed her brand name after launch and it still did amazingly well.”“It will be a rather costly measure if they have to change the name at this late stage due to all the branding, but it won’t be the end of the world,” the insider added.The Post has reached out to Markle’s reps for comment.Markle’s preferred brand name is a sweet nod to Santa Barbara, Calif., where she resides with her husband Prince Harry and their two children.The USPTO said on Saturday the addition of the word Orchard “does not diminish the primarily geographical descriptiveness of the applied for mark.”Markle’s team considers the pushback “routine and expected” when filing for trademarks.

has been dealt a fresh blow after its trademark application had been refused.The Duchess of Sussex’s application was rejected by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), who warned that businesses cannot trademark geographical locations, The Telegraph reports.American Riviera is a sweet nod to Santa Barbara, Calif., where Markle resides with her husband Prince Harry and their two children.The USPTO said on Saturday the addition of the word Orchard “does not diminish the primarily geographical descriptiveness of the applied for mark.”It added that since there is a location mentioned in the brand’s name, “a public association of the goods and services with the place is presumed.”Markle’s team considers the pushback “routine and expected” when filing for trademarks.

told Fox News. “They weren’t received in the way that she had expected and several of her comments have backfired.”“She and Prince Harry deeply regret the royal racist controversy.