Except this time, it’s not just some accident—it’s a carefully constructed PR machine that’s finally running out of fuel.
Our dear Angela Levin—bless her for always being brutally honest—has just revealed that Meghan’s latest business attempt has hit quite a snag. And when I say snag, I mean it’s more tangled than Christmas lights in January. So here’s the scoop: Meghan’s grand plan for American Riviera Orchard—could she have picked a more pretentious name?—has been pushed back three months due to trademark issues. But let’s not kid ourselves, this isn’t just a simple business delay. This is what happens when someone thinks they can just walk in, claim whatever they want, and avoid doing their homework.
Now, here’s the part that makes this whole situation so much better: The protest has been filed by a company called Harry and David. I mean, seriously, you can’t make this stuff up. Here’s Meghan, who has built her entire brand on being connected to a Harry, getting blocked by another Harry! The irony is just chef’s kiss. But let’s dive deeper, because this isn’t just about a trademark issue—it’s a wake-up call for someone who’s used to getting their way because of Royal connections, only to discover that the real business world doesn’t work like that.
Remember those jam jars she sent out to her influencer friends? Talk about putting the cart before the horse! Who launches a product before securing the trademark? It’s like Meghan thought she could just waltz in with her Duchess title, and everyone would bow down to her business demands. Well, surprise, surprise—the real world doesn’t work that way.
And can we talk about the absolute audacity of naming the brand something so clearly tied to where she lives? It’s as if she’s trying to monetize every single aspect of her life—even her zip code. First, it was the Royal family, then it was privacy (oh, the irony), and now she’s making a brand out of the area she lives in. What’s next, selling bottles of Montecito air?
What really gets to me is how this entire situation reflects everything we’ve been saying about Meghan’s approach to everything. It’s all about surface-level image, grand announcements, and the facade of success. But when it comes to doing the actual work, that’s where things start to fall apart. She’s got this whole lifestyle brand planned, complete with a Netflix show about cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship. But let’s be honest here—what does she actually know about any of those things? The last time I checked, living in a mansion with a team of staff doesn’t exactly make you a lifestyle guru.
Speaking of that Netflix show, isn’t it interesting how there’s still no official title or release date? It’s almost like they’re waiting to see if the trademark issue gets sorted out first. I mean, what’s the point of launching a show about a lifestyle brand when the brand itself might not even exist under its chosen name?
Here’s where things really make me shake my head. Angela Levin points out that Meghan could solve this with one simple move—just change the name. But no, instead of making life easier, she’s complicating it by insisting on keeping the original name. And doesn’t that sum up her entire approach to life? She’s been like this since her time in the Royal family, refusing to adapt to centuries-old traditions, and now we’re seeing the same thing with her business venture.
It’s the same old story: Meghan wants everything to be done her way, disregards established rules, and then gets angry when things don’t go according to plan. And speaking of anger—according to Angela, Meghan is furious about not being able to proceed with sales. But who is she angry at? The trademark office for doing its job? The company protecting its trademark? Or is it just the basic rules of business that apply to everyone, even former Royals?
What’s particularly telling about all this is the contrast with Catherine, our beloved Princess of Wales. While Meghan is embroiled in trademark disputes over a vanity project, Catherine continues to quietly and effectively manage her patronages and initiatives. She handles everything with grace and professionalism, even while facing her own health challenges. The contrast couldn’t be clearer.
Meghan, meanwhile, is struggling with a basic trademark issue, while Catherine is handling her duties with dignity. This is really the heart of it: the stark difference between how professionals like Catherine handle challenges with careful consideration and planning, while Meghan seems to think she can just wing it and rely on her celebrity status to push things through.
Let’s face it—no one in the business world cares about your Duchess title, your Instagram followers, or your celebrity connections. What matters is whether you’ve done things properly, followed the rules, and created something of actual value. And let’s be honest, what exactly is Meghan offering here? A lifestyle brand based on her royal past, a cooking show from someone we’ve never seen cook, and gardening tips from someone whose garden is maintained by professionals? It all feels a bit hollow.
The three-month delay is crucial. If the trademark issue isn’t resolved, the entire process might need to restart. Imagine all that PR, those jam jars, and the Netflix show plans potentially down the drain because someone didn’t do their homework on trademark law. But what’s even more telling is that this issue is public knowledge. In a properly managed business, legal issues would be handled behind the scenes, quietly. The fact that it’s out in the open either suggests a leak from within her team or a troubling level of disorganization.
And what about the investors? Can you imagine putting your money into this venture only to find out the basic trademark research wasn’t done? That’s the kind of oversight that would make any serious investor reconsider their decision.
This whole situation is like trying to build a house on sand. Meghan is trying to build a brand on shaky foundations—relying on her celebrity status and Royal connections—but that’s not enough. You need substance, proper planning, and to follow the rules that everyone else has to follow.
And speaking of irony, Meghan and Harry have talked about wanting independence, yet here we are, watching them rely heavily on the very connections they claim they wanted to leave behind. "American Riviera Orchard" practically screams “look at where I live,” but what’s really being sold here?
Meanwhile, the Royal family is facing real challenges and continuing their work with dignity, while Meghan gets caught up in trademark disputes over a vanity project. The contrast couldn’t be clearer. Catherine is quietly preparing for her return to duty, while Meghan is fighting over jam jars in Montecito.
