Meghan Markle's latest business endeavor, the lifestyle brand "American Riviera Orchard," has raised concerns over potential legal implications with the royal family.
The Duchess of Sussex officially introduced her brand on Instagram last Thursday. The brand's profile bio states, “by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex,” with a link redirecting users to the brand's website. The website features a minimalist design with a neutral color palette and invites visitors to join a waiting list for upcoming products and updates.
Russell Myers, the Associate Editor of The Mirror, highlighted a potential issue with the business venture on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter. Myers pointed out that the mention of 'products' on the brand's website could be a violation of the Sandringham Agreement.
"If you sign up for info on Meghan Markle's new business venture, you'll be notified about 'products',” Myers tweeted, accompanied by a screenshot of the website. "This appears to be a clear breach of the agreement by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which prohibits them from profiting off their royal titles."
The Sandringham Agreement was established when Meghan Markle and Prince Harry decided to step back from their royal duties. According to this agreement, the couple is prohibited from using their royal titles for commercial purposes on a daily basis.
Myers' observations have ignited discussions about the boundaries set by the royal family and the implications of the Sussexes' commercial endeavors on their agreement.
