The Duchess of Sussex has unveiled the first product from her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, with a jar of strawberry jam teased on social media. The jam, numbered '17 of 50', was sent to friends and influencers, including fashion designer Tracy Robbins and Delfina Blaquier, wife of polo player Nacho Figueras.
The launch follows a rebranding effort for Meghan and Prince Harry, including the overhaul of their website to sussex.com. Their recent projects, such as the Netflix film 'Harry and Meghan' and Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare', have shifted focus away from their time as working royals.
Critics have questioned the pricing of the luxury jam, as royal gift shops offer Buckingham Palace Strawberry Preserve and Windsor Castle Fine Cut Seville Orange Marmalade for £3.95 each. The cost of American Riviera Orchard products remains undisclosed.
The brand aligns with Meghan's upcoming Netflix show celebrating cooking, gardening, and entertaining, while Prince Harry will feature in a polo documentary. The couple's ventures continue to draw scrutiny over their commercial activities.
