Instead of becoming the lifestyle mogul she had dreamt of, Markle instead found herself locked in legal battles.
And now, as a result, her next movehas finally been revealed.
Markle has officially confirmed her American Riviera Orchard venture has been axed, and will be replaced by a new lifestyle brand in partnership with Netflix.
“Cat’s out of the bag. I’m shocked we’ve kept this a secret for so long,” she said on social media.
Meghan Markle referred to Prince Harry as her ‘Valentine’ when she shared an image of the pair on February 14. Photo / @meghan
“As Ever essentially means as it’s always been,” Markle said. “Of course there will be fruit preserves – jam is my jam. There’s so many more products that I loved [and] use in my home. It’s time to share it with you. So I can’t wait for you guys to see it.”
Hinting at what is to come, Markle revealed that it dates back to her blog The Tig.
She added: “I’ve always loved cooking, crafting and gardening. This is what I do and I haven’t been able to share it with you in the same way for the past few years but now I can.”
Meghan Markle has announced the new name of her lifestyle brand, formerly known as American Riviera Orchard. Photo / @meghan
The launch will tie in with Netflix opening up its first two high-street stores inside malls in Dallas and Philadelphia.
“This is make or break for Meghan,” a source told the Daily Mail last week.
Fans rushed to comment on Markle’s announcement, with many sharing their excitement to see what she has up her sleeve.
One fan commented: “Meghan Markle is finally revealing her new project: As Ever! A brand that reflects everything she loves – cooking, gardening, hosting and finding joy in the everyday.”
“Can’t wait to see everything she’s been creating with so much passion! Sending love and excitement for this beautiful new chapter!” added another.
