Meghan Markle (43 years), who premieres a new project in Netflix, has taken an unexpected turn in his business adventure. The Duchess of Sussex has been trying to consolidate in the business world with her lifestyle. However, his company American Riviera Orchard, inspired by his life in Montecito (California), has been involved in constant, controversial changes and now also legal problems.
Even without an official launch date, Meghan has announced in the last hours that its brand will undergo a change of identity. Through her social networks, the Duchess has shared the news with enthusiasm: “The secret has been revealed. I am shocked. We have kept this secret for so long … In two weeks, my program comes out, something that makes me very excited, But also my new business, which has aroused a lot of curiosity, “he said. Markle explains that, although he initially chosen the name American Riviera Orchard Due to his link with the Santa Barbara area, he soon realized that this limited the brand to exclusively local products. With the arrival of Netflix as a partner, both in his program and in his business, he has rethink the concept. “So I thought it carefully and waited for the right time to share the name I had registered in 2022,” he details.
The result is As Ever, A name that, according to Meghan, represents the essence of your lifestyle: “It means, essentially, ‘as it has always been.’ If you follow me since 2014 with ‘The Tig’, you know that I have always loved to cook, make crafts and cultivate my garden. It is what I do, but in recent years I have not been able to share it with you in the same way … but now I can, “he says. The Duchess confirms that the brand will offer a selection of home products, with special emphasis on its already famous Jams, but will also include other items that it uses in your day to day. ” I’m looking forward to you see them. Thank you all! “He concludes.
Spain could sue Meghan for plagiarism
Meghan’s enthusiasm for his new brand could be tarnished by an unexpected legal dispute. As revealed by the Daily Mail, The Duchess faces a possible demand in Spain due to plagiarism due to As Ever’s logo. The representatives of the Mallorcan municipality of Porreres, located in the center-south of the island and belonging to the region of the Llano, have detected a surprising similarity between the traditional shield of the town and the logo of the Meghan brand. Both designs include a palm tree with two birds fluttering on the sides, a detail that has aroused suspicions. Speaking with the mayor of Porreres, XISCA MORA, He confirms that the City Council is evaluating the case with its legal team to determine whether it is necessary to take legal actions against the Duchess of Sussex. “I don’t know if he visited any agrotourism and saw the shield, because the photo of its website is made in Mallorca. We feel international, although it is surreal,” the mayor of the municipality, of almost 6,000 inhabitants, tells us.
Beyond the possible demand, the mayor recognizes that the situation has given international visibility to the municipality, something that they could take advantage of as a tourist strategy. “At least, throughout the world many people will become aware that on the Balearic Island there is an interior town that has the same shield,” he adds. For those who do not know Porreres, it is a municipality with more than 700 years of history, located in the rural heart of Mallorca. Founded in the thirteenth century, it has just over 5,000 inhabitants and is about 35 kilometers east of Palma, the capital of the island.
With cobbled streets and historical buildings, Porreres has traditionally been an agricultural center, highlighting for the production of wines and fruits. In recent years, it has become a growing tourist destination, attracting visitors interested in their gastronomy and wine culture. The Local Tourism Board promotes it as a “forced visit destination” for wine lovers, and now, thanks to the unexpected controversy with Meghan Markle, The people have won an unusual international notoriety. Meanwhile, the Duchess of Sussex continues with the preparations for the launch of AS Ever, without commenting on the possible legal dispute with the Mallorcan City Council.
