Meghan Markle is known for her many talents and ventures, from her acting career to her role in the British royal family.

However, one of Meghan Markle’s latest endeavours, the American Riviera Orchard line, has caught the attention of many.

One month, after Meghan Markle launched the Instagram and website for her new brand, American Riviera Orchard, three of her close friends, shared the first look at its small-batch strawberry jam. However, there’s still a ton of mystery behind the company; here’s all the public knows so far:

Travel + Leisure explained why the region was given the name, writing, “Santa Barbara has been fondly referred to as ‘The American Riviera’ for more than a century because of its temperate climate and lush landscapes, as well as its robust food and wine culture.” On March 18, a source told People how Meghan feels about her brand name: “Meghan finds the name American Riviera Orchard perfect. It feels authentic to her. She can’t wait for the website to launch.”

Meghan Markle looks the epitome of high-spirited Californian youth at her 11th birthday party.

Meghan Markle had a gap-toothed smile, an eye-catching Afro hairstyle, and a picture of Bart Simpson embossed on her faded blue jeans.

Sitting beside her in orange shorts and a top that shows off her toned midriff, her mother, Doria, then 36, almost looks young enough to be her sister. As these charming photographs reveal, as Meghan emerged from the chrysalis of childhood and entered adolescence, she remained, at heart, a devoted family girl. The pictures are taken from an album kept by Meghan’s uncle, Joseph Johnson, Doria’s half-brother. 

Also read: Doria Ragland has the sweetest thing to say about son-in-law, Prince Harry.

Today, we show her growing up and blossoming into a beautiful young woman who would go on to achieve fame as an actress before finding her prince. Wearing a patterned red bikini and carrying a bucket and spade, she enjoys a day at the beach, near her home in Santa Monica.

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Sunny life: Meghan, aged nearly seven, clutches a bucket and spade for a day at the beach near her home in Santa Monica in 1988

She had been taken there by her grandmother, Jeanette Johnson, who often looked after her while her parents, Doria and Tom Markle, were working. In another picture, showing the bond between the pair, Meghan smiles as she clasps a Cabbage Patch doll. We next see her aged 12, again flanked by her gran, at the fourth birthday party of her cousin Donovan (who’s out of shot), the son of Mr Johnson’s younger sister, Saundra.

Also read: Meghan Markle’s uncle has released rare unseen pictures of Meghan as a child.

Even then, her maternal instincts shone through, Mr Johnson recalls. ‘She liked Donovan a lot,’ he says. ‘He was a lot younger than Meghan and she liked the fact he was a baby. She mothered him. She treated him like a live doll!’

A snap taker of a beautiful young Meghan (right) and her mum Doria (left) with her cousin Shawn

Meghan’s tenderness is evident in a moving picture of her as a teenager, holding hands with Jeanette, whose health was then failing. In her grandmother’s final years, during the late 1990s, Meghan and her mother drove three hours every fortnight to visit her at home, in Fresno, California.

By then in the full flush of youth, Meghan offset the sombreness of these trips by going out with her cousins. ‘My sons Shawn and Jason were close in age to Meghan,’ her uncle said. ‘They went out to parties together.’

For the moment, at least, her partying days are on hold. The gap-toothed teen who became a beautiful duchess has more pressing matters to attend to.

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This is exactly what Meghan Markle will be called if she loses the title the Duchess of Sussex.

A royal expert has said Meghan Markle will be called Princess Henry if she loses the title the Duchess of Sussex.

According to Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, it is not likely that King Charles will take away Prince Harry and Meghan’s royal titles, even though the couple stepped down from their duties back in 2020.

“I don’t think anything will happen to the titles because, if they lose their titles, Harry is still a prince of the blood and Meghan instead of being the Duchess of Sussex, [would] be Princess Henry,” Seward said, according to The Mirror. “That really would [confuse the Americans],” she added. “I think [it’s] probably best just to leave it because it looks unkind, it looks unnecessary.”

Also read: Meghan Markle’s uncle has released rare unseen pictures of Meghan as a child.



Why would Meghan Markle be called Princess Henry? Prince Harry was born Prince Henry Charles Albert David. Therefore, if Meghan loses her royal title, she would technically be known as Princess Henry. As per royal tradition, princesses take an official title with their husbands’ names.

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Even in the case of Kate Middleton, she was technically called Princess William when she tied the knot with Prince William back in 2011. However, she is referred to as the Princess of Wales or the Duchess of Cambridge.

Steward pointed out that despite everything, it is likely that Harry and Meghan will forever be called the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. “The Queen gave them the titles, let them keep them – they’re going to be ‘H and M’ anyway,” she said. “I think the best thing is to leave them, ignore them, and let them get on with it – which is really what the Palace and the Royal Family are doing.”

After stepping down from their royal duties, Harry and Meghan started living in California with their two children. Recently, royal author Tom Quinn said King Charles and William “have had lengthy discussions about stripping” Harry and Meghan of their royal titles. However, he added that it is unlikely such a move will be made.

Also read: Royal fans wonder if King Charles has full custody of Prince Archie?



“They are terrified this would backfire and worsen the situation,” Quinn told The Mirror last month. “The last thing they want is to give the renegade royals something else to complain about.”

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Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has recently found herself at the centre of controversy yet again.

This time, it’s due to mom-shaming over a parenting decision Meghan Markle has been making for years.

People will find anything to criticize Meghan Markle and this time, it’s for something she’s done so many times before, but, now, commentators are finding an issue with it. It’s not uncommon for mothers to face criticism for their parenting choices, but Meghan seems to draw an especially large amount of scrutiny. Despite her best efforts to provide a loving and nurturing environment for her children, she’s constantly under the microscope.

Also read: Royal fans wonder if King Charles has full custody of Prince Archie?



So earlier this month, Prince Harry made a very quick visit to the UK, without his two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, and his wife, Meghan. Now, he’s done this many times before, and Meghan hasn’t come with him. They both have talked about ensuring their privacy, and Harry has talked about protecting Meghan and their kids. For this May trip to the UK, Meghan stayed home with Archie and Lilibet, and now, people are slamming her for it?

“Meghan seems to spend a lot of time in LA at home, she doesn’t tend to come over to the UK that much,” Grand Harrold, who is a former royal staffer told The Post. “I would have thought she would have wanted to come over and support Harry because the Invictus Games is a big part of his life, but it does seem odd…It does seem odd as to why she didn’t — I can only assume she wanted to stay home with the family, as that’s a big part of what she does.”

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Meghan has stayed behind with their kids numerous times over the years, especially when Harry does quick trips to the UK. And what’s “odd” is that she’s getting criticism for it now, despite always doing this for their kids when Harry has to go. (And we’re sure Harry does the same when Meghan has to go on trips!) It’s 2024, we don’t have time for mom-shaming in any form.

For those who don’t know, Harry and Meghan started dating in 2016, and by April 2018, they were married in a beautiful royal ceremony. They share two children named Archie, born in May 2019, and Lilibet Diana, born in June 2021. Back in 2021, Meghan told Oprah that the best role she’s ever had in her life is unequivocally being a mother. “I’ve been a waitress, an actress, a princess, a Duchess… and the most important title I’ll ever have is mom,” she said.

But why is Meghan’s parenting under such intense scrutiny? Some have speculated that it’s due to her status as a member of the royal family. As one of the most famous women in the world, Meghan is constantly in the spotlight, and every move she makes is scrutinized by the media and the public.

Also read: Meghan Markle’s uncle has released rare unseen pictures of Meghan as a child.



Of course, Meghan is no stranger to criticism. Since marrying Prince Harry and joining the royal family, she’s faced her fair share of negative attention. From her relationship with her in-laws to her decision to step back from royal duties, Meghan has been the subject of countless headlines.

Like any parent, she’s just trying to do what’s best for her children, and she shouldn’t be judged for that.

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