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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry She 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.
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No formal announcement has been made by Markle or a spokesperson for the Duchess and her husband, Prince Harry, about what exactly the new branding entails.
However, documents filed in February with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office registered the name American Riviera Orchard and sought trademark protection for a variety of products and services. These include textiles, cutlery, “jellies, jams” and a variety of spreads. He also said the brand could feature “coffee services in the form of tableware; tea services in the form of tableware; utensils for serving food and beverages; decanters” and other beverage items.
The presentation also said the application should cover cookbooks and retail space.
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Markle launched the new Instagram and website shortly before Prince William arrived at the Diana Awards event to honor the latest group of Legacy Award winners.
He met Diana Legacy Award winners who came from countries around the world, including Australia, Bangladesh, the Cayman Islands, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Romania, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and United States, according to Kensington Palace.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the charity, which was created two years after Princess Diana’s death in 1997.
Before Prince Harry appeared virtually at the Legacy Awards, he helped Markle announce Archewell’s winner of a $100,000 civil rights award. The moment occurred while the Prince of Wales was still speaking and presenting the prizes to the winners.
Prince Harry appeared virtually at the Legacy event hours after Prince William left.
“My mom would be incredibly proud of all the work you’ve done, I’m incredibly proud and thank you for doing everything you do,” Harry said during a video call, via People magazine.
“I’m sorry I couldn’t be there. I wish I could be there with you.”
When Harry called from California, it was already after midnight.
“Enjoy the rest of the evening if that’s what you plan to do,” the Duke of Sussex joked. “Don’t get into too much trouble if you continue. And thank you so much for inspiring so many others while protecting my mother’s legacy. I really appreciate it.”
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Markle’s return to Instagram a year-long hiatus followed. The Duchess of Sussex left Instagram in 2018 following her engagement to Prince Harry.
Markle opened up about the harassment she received on social media, primarily when she was pregnant, during an appearance at SXSW on March 8.
“I’m staying away from it right now just for my own well-being.” the former “Suits” star saying. “But the most harassment and abuse I was experiencing on social media and online was when I was pregnant with Archie and Lily, and a newborn for each of them. And you just think about that, and it really wraps your “Ask why people would be so hateful. It’s not malicious. “It’s cruel.”
“And maybe in some ways, because I was pregnant, that mama lion instinct just kicked in,” she added. “Do everything you can to protect your child and, as a result, protect yourself as well. But, you know, I think looking at what’s happening on social media, there’s a lot of work to be done in terms of keeping people safe people. “That starts with us seeing what’s happening with kids and their exposure to things, but also the creation of these habits. What I find most disturbing, frankly, especially as a supporter of women, is how much hate women completely spew. that to other women. And I can’t make sense of that.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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