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Time of India
18 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Is it the 'end' of 'As Ever'? Meghan Markle shares 'brand update' amidst speculations
There's not a single dull day at the Montecito mansion of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle! The ex-royal couple, who relocated to California after pulling off the Megxit in early 2020, have been trying their best to establish their footing in Hollywood financially, with their multiple ventures. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Whether it's a podcast, a lifestyle show, or even a 'homegrown' brand – Meghan's pursuit to earn the much-coveted billionaire status is quite relentless. However, setbacks don't quite seem to leave the Sussex Royal's side either. After the major legal blow in the security battle case in the UK, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly started on their journey to separate their paths, professionally – through what they call a 'professional separation'. And now, it seems like the Duchess of Sussex has hit a rut in her professional endeavors as well! Where's 'As Ever'? 'As Ever', the way the Duchess of Sussex likes to call her brand, keeping it in sync with 'the essence of her being,' seems to have hit a pause. Or, is it the end of the road for the short journey of Markle's homegrown brand? Turns out, it's a little more layered than that. But first off the bat, 'As Ever' hasn't gone anywhere. It's very much holding up its 'active' status. However, after the tremendous success of her initial product launch, followed by an eerie pause, Meghan Markle is updating everyone on her lifestyle brand. The Duchess of Sussex first introduced her range of cookies, teas, jams, and more in March, which quickly sold out upon its release in April. Since then, there have been no items available for sale. In a recent Instagram update on the As Ever brand account, Meghan expressed her gratitude, stating, "To all who've been wondering and waiting, thank you! Your favorites are returning, plus a few NEW things we can't wait to show you. Coming this excited!" Interestingly, this announcement comes just hours after the release of a new episode of her Lemonada Media podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, where Meghan explained her decision to pause the brand before restocking to ensure everything was 'stable'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While discussing with guest Tina Knowles about her daughter Beyoncé's hair care line, 'Cécred', Meghan shared that she could relate to the lengthy process Knowles described in scaling up homemade hair products. When Knowles mentioned, "It takes time with products. You need to test them, and often, you have to completely start over," Meghan responded, "I know, believe me." She conveyed to her guest, "When talking about consumables, even jam, it faces similar restrictions and nuances as those considered by the FDA," recalling the "constant" testing her products were subjected to. As Meghan recalled about her jam, she said, "You can say, 'Oh, I made this at home'... I'm going, 'I just picked these strawberries, and it's wonderful! Look, I just added a bit of sugar and some Meyer lemon,'" adding, "and as you try to scale it up, you want to manage expectations, but also share what you have worked so hard on." So, what's ahead? Meghan noted that she had planned As Ever "for a year," but everything sold out in just 45 minutes. While she acknowledged the overwhelming success of the product launch was 'fantastic', she also contemplated her next steps. So, what now? As Meghan stated, "So what do you do? You say, okay. We tried our best to plan." "Are we going to restock and sell out again in an hour, or will that frustrate customers?" To that question, Meghan mentioned that she is taking some time after the launch, explaining to Knowles, "I'm evaluating it, saying just pause. That happened. Let's wait until we are entirely stable and we have what we need." This April, the Duchess of Sussex hinted at a potential expansion of her brand, which aims to introduce seasonal hospitality and home products. She told Inc., "I hope that people see that reflected in whatever I'm creating and releasing. It's just an extension of me." The birth of 'As Ever': Meghan founded her lifestyle brand, 'As Ever', in 2024. However, originally, it was launched under the name American Riviera Orchard (ARO). The brand was conceived as a reflection of Meghan's personal interests, encompassing food, gardening, entertaining, and thoughtful living. The name "American Riviera Orchard" was inspired by Santa Barbara's nickname, "The American Riviera," where Meghan resides with her family. In early 2025, Meghan rebranded the company to 'As Ever', aiming for a more universal appeal. She explained that the new name, meaning "as it's always been," better encapsulated her vision for the brand, which extends beyond regional ties to include a broader lifestyle ethos. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE in March, Meghan mentioned that launching her own business came with "a lot of twists and turns — even with the name." She stated, "I was figuring it out in real-time,' and added, 'I'm grateful to everyone who allowed me the grace to make mistakes and learn, and to also be forgiving with myself during that process. It's a learning curve." 'As Ever' operates under the umbrella of As Ever Enterprises, LLC, headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. The brand plans to expand its offerings to include seasonal hospitality and home products, aligning with Meghan's personal style and values. Meghan Markle's 'Sneaky' Tactic For Sold-Out 'As Ever' Products Revealed By Insider
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE KENNEDY: My Montecito mole just told me what Meghan's neighbors are all cruelly laughing about behind her back... frankly, it makes me sad
Blimey! A new opinion poll is a wake-up call for The Sovereign of Santa Barbara, the Viscountess of Montecito, Me-Me-Meghan Markle. A survey of American adults found that a meager 41 percent of Meghan's countrymen hold a positive opinion of the Duchess of Do-overs – as she seems to careen from one failed post-Megxit career relaunch to the next.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Harry and Meghan's 'drama' with royal staff in lead-up to wedding day
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have seemingly got their Happy Ever After, Meghan as an influencer while she and Harry raise their children in California, but drama that reportedly started just before their wedding will always loom large Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appear to have had their happy ending after some very turbulent years leading up to their decision to step down as senior royals - and then the almighty fallout from Megxit in 2020. They live in a beautiful mansion in Montecito with their children Archie, six and three-year-old Lilibet, who often appear with their faces hidden on their mum's social media as she promotes her Netflix show With Love, Meghan and her lifestyle brand As Ever. However, the couple experienced discord and drama long before they decided to move abroad for a new life. The months leading up to their fairytale wedding back in 2018 were reportedly less than idyllic. Outwardly, their big day on Saturday, May 19, 2018, looked nothing short of perfect family togetherness. Prince Charles walked his future daughter-in-law down the aisle, while Prince William appeared the proud big brother, as Harry's best man. But behind the scenes, royal author Tina Brown said it was a very different story. In her bestselling book 'The Palace Papers', Brown even went so far as to claim that the lead-up to the wedding was a "s*** show" and said sources told her: "Preparation for the Sussex union was all drama, all the time." According to Brown's book, aides said they had become "fed up" with Harry and Meghan's constant demands. Royal writer Tom Bower also claims Meghan was too demanding. This included a "clash" of opinion with Angela Kelly, the late Queen Elizabeth's personal advisor for her wardrobe, over her wedding tiara. Writing in his biography 'Revenge', which was about Harry and Meghan's feud with the Royal Family, Bower said: "Meghan alighted on a tiara sparkling with emeralds. Her choice was approved by Harry. Kelly suggested that its Russian origin made it unsuitable." Harry was reportedly furious, which led the Queen to put her grandson "firmly in his place" and he was warned that "Meghan cannot have whatever she wants. She gets what tiara she's given by me," The Times reported. With the emerald-encrusted headpiece no longer an option, the former Suits star opted for the £2 million Queen Mary's Diamond Bandeau. The small but mighty diamond cluster brooch features ten diamonds and was made for Her Majesty's grandmother, Queen Mary, in 1932. Like many brides-to-be, the duchess was keen to ensure all details were covered and that her hairstyle on the day would work with her headwear. Therefore, she is said to have asked for her tiara to be taken out of storage for her hairdresser from New York to have a look at. The Daily Mail reports that the request was refused as The Queen needed to give her permission. It is not understood whether Meghan was able to go to the Queen to get the permission she needed or not, but it was claimed that Harry's angry response meant that he was brought before his granny for further admonishment, according to Ingrid Seward, author of My Mother. For her book, she spoke to Lady Elizabeth Anson, Queen Elizabeth's cousin and close friend, who said that Her Majesty was not pleased with Harry. However, the biggest and most well-documented drama was that of the flower girl dresses. According to Bower, Kate allegedly believed that the bridesmaids should follow royal tradition and wear tights. However, Meghan reportedly insisted they break with this tradition. Their biggest disagreement was over the length of Charlotte's hem, which Kate believed was too short for the three-year-old princess. Meghan's assistant Melissa Toubati and dress-fitter Clare Waight Keller claimed to have "witnessed Meghan emphatically reject Kate's observation," Bower said. It was widely reported after the wedding that this caused Kate to burst into tears. Meghan was described as a "diva and a bridezilla." The Duchess of Sussex got the chance to put across her side of the story in her 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey - claiming they were her tears, not Kate's. "A few days before the wedding, she was upset about something pertaining - yes, the issue was correct - about flower-girl dresses, and it made me cry, and it really hurt my feelings," Meghan told Oprah. "What was hard to get over was being blamed for something that not only I didn't do but that happened to me. "And the people who were part of our wedding going to our comms team and saying, "I know this didn't happen". I don't have to tell them what actually happened," she added. The interview added fuel to the fire, with Meghan also implying that the royals were racist due to questions from a senior family member on how dark the couple's first son, Archie, would be. Oprah was horrified, and Meghan looked deeply hurt. Following the airing of the interview, the revelation led to reporters asking William if his family was racist while on a school visit. The race row was a shocking attack on the monarchy, and it seems that Harry realised this. Two years on in 2023, he spoke to baffled ITV journalist Tom Bradbury to clarify that Meghan never accused his family of racism in an interview. Instead, Harry called it "unconscious bias", but the clarification came too late. The damage was done, and furthermore, his 2023 memoir 'Spare' and its eye-boggling revelations - including William launching a physical attack on Harry and how Kate took umbrage to Meghan joking she had baby brain due to being pregnant with her youngest Louis - do not suggest a heartwarming reconciliation is on the cards anytime soon.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
How Meghan shunned a former friend and business partner who warned her about marrying into the Windsors, royal insider book claims
Even before Meghan Markle had married into the Royal Family - and long before 'Megxit' - the soon-to-be Duchess of Sussex was already allegedly ruffling feathers. It was February 2018 and Prince Harry and Meghan were on their first trip to Scotland together.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Will King Charles and Prince Harry reconcile in Canada?
Image credits: Getty Images King Charles, along with his wife, Queen Camilla, will be embarking on a two-day trip to Canada. The royal couple will be arriving on May 26 and departing on May 27. They will be on the same continent as the Duke of Sussex, who resides in California with his wife and kids. This fact has many well-wishers of the royal family hoping for a personal or public reconciliation between the estranged father-son duo. However, according to experts, such reconciliation is only a dream. " Prince Harry is the king's flesh and blood, so of course he would like some sort of reconciliation with his youngest son,' said British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard to Fox News Digital. "However, it's been over five years since Megxit, and still, Prince Harry is full of animosity. Prince Harry has blown all trust and any reconciliation with his father and the royal family for the moment,' Chard added. After the news of King Charles being diagnosed with cancer came out in February 2024, many thought that the ailing father would definitely reconcile with his younger son. However, with Prince Harry's public airing of their family laundry in recent times, these hopes have been dulled. In his BBC interview, which aired on May 2nd, Harry once again publicly vocalized his disappointment with his family. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Desfrute do melhor na Fogo de Chão Fogo de Chão Clique aqui Undo He shared how he wants reconciliation, but his father won't speak to him because of 'this security stuff,' which is a legal battle over the prince's security when in Britain. "This, at the heart of it, is a family dispute,' said the prince. Image credits: Getty Images British royal expert Hilary Fordwich also added that it was always "extremely unlikely" that the king would have met with Prince Harry during his Canada visit. "Harry has destroyed any trust with his public airing of grievances in his security dispute, as this is a constitutional matter,' she explained. King Charles cannot have a private conversation with his wayward son without the fear of Harry revealing to the media the content of such a private family discussion,' Fordwich claimed. 'There is no sign of reconciliation. Harry's statements reflect a sense of resignation regarding the lamentable state of their relationship, which remains deeply fractured.' 'Harry has willingly and knowingly caused pain and public damage via his actions, so the royal family views him as a 'loose cannon,' hence their reluctance to engage with him further,' Fordwich claimed. 'In particular, his public comments regarding his father's health and security were viewed as highly inappropriate as well as counterproductive.' According to another expert, Shannon Felton Spence, a former British public affairs official, there are reasons other than the king's will that bar him from meeting the prince. He shared the strictness of the pre-planned visit and the king's schedule, which would not make it easy for a quick visit to the prince. "It would set a precedent for them changing plans at the last minute,' agreed royal expert Ian Pelham Turner, adding, 'Protocol and planning are set for any overseas visit months in advance. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, then they are set in stone.' In his BBC interview, Harry suggested that his father was part of the problem, saying that he had asked the king 'to step out of the way and let the experts do their job.' Additionally, in his 2023 memoir Spare, he blamed his father, stepmother, and brother, creating even more bitterness and distance within the family, which shows no signs of reducing.
