Meghan Markle’s jam finally goes on sale with ‘flower sprinkles’ & ‘herbal teas’ to help fans ‘Mimic magic of Montecito’
FANS can finally nab a jar of Meghan Markle’s jam along with flower sprinkles and herbal teas to “mimic the magic of Montecito”.
The Duchess of Sussex, 43, has been teasing her sweet preserves for over a year after initially launching American Orchard Riviera.
Meghan originally sent 50 jars of the goodie to influencer friends and family, alongside some homemade dog treats.
But the former Suits actress was forced to roll out her rebrand, As Ever, in February after being hit by a string of set backs.
Her jams also featured in her eight-part Netflix docuseries With Love, Meghan, as she entertained Hollywood pals and celeb chefs.
The mum-of-two’s business will also likely feature in her new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder.
Episodes, which offer advice and tales from women entrepreneurs, will air on April 8.
Meghan has also this month created a ShopMy page which is a curated page of items the Duchess has taken a liking to.
The array of shirts, bags and jewellery are all pinned on her page and available to buy.
For now, fans can finally get their hands on the famous jars as they have officially hit the As Ever website.
The spread is advertised alongside flower sprinkles, shortbread cookies and a wildflower honey with honeycomb.
Meghan revealed the drop in a newsletter, and informed shoppers the jam would arrive in “keepsake packaging”.
She wrote: “Ever since I can remember, I’ve been dreaming up easy ways to elevate the everyday into the exceptional.
“I always knew that I wanted to turn these ideas into something real, and to make beautiful items that spark connection and celebrate quiet, meaningful moments.
“Of course, you’ll find the raspberry spread that started it all, presented in keepsake packaging that you can repurpose to tuck away love notes or special treasures, and to remember this pivotal moment with me.
“Think of it as our time capsule.”
Meghan added: “And by the way, once you’ve enjoyed every spoonful of this fruit spread, you may want to do what I do: rinse the jar and use it as a small bud vase for flowers on your nightstand, or to hold your pens on your desk.”
The Duchess also encouraged her followers to follow their inner “value, creativity and joy”.
“You are you – As ever, and for ever,” she continued.
In a further inspirational comment, the Netflix star said “the biggest risk you can take is deciding not to take one at all”.
She once again emphasised the main point highlighted in her show – to “make the everyday exceptional”.
It is understood Ever products will likely be sold in Netflix Home stores.
The streaming giant revealed the first would be branches in Dallas and Pennsylvania.
This comes after Meghan was called out twice by other businesses, with the same name, since launching As Ever.
Hypocrite Meghan Markle is having MAJOR identity crisis & it’s a money drive, claims expert
MEGHAN Markle has been criticised for having a “major” identity crisis after launching her new shopping page for her clothes and make-up.
This week, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, shared a link to a “hand-picked collection of clothes she loves” for commission, which included a £1,068 dress.
The news was posted from her As Ever brand with a rare snap with Archie, five, and Lilibet, three – and experts have said she was shamelessly using her kids.
Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive Show, News.com.au’s Royal Reporter Bronte Coy said: “There’s this real identity crisis. It’s like, who is she?
“She didn’t want the kids to be on display in the royal family, which I think a lot of parents understand to a point.
“But then she’s launched the Instagram, and she’s using the kids, which, again, is her prerogative, but it just kind of falls out of step with what she said previously.”
Bronte also pointed out how Meghan is using her monogram logo with the crown on it for her business ventures.
The royal expert continued: “She’s kind of an influencer. She has the right to earn money.
“But it just looks a bit jarring, having the royal stamp on it.
“So, yeah, I just see it all as a bit of an identity crisis.”
The Sun’s Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson pointed out that some people have branded it “tacky” for Meghan to use photos of her kids to make money.
Legendary Sun photographer Arthur Edwards said: I mean, they’re just looking for more and more ways to make lots of money.
“It’s probably tacky here, but in America, it’s not probably the same.
“In America, it’s all money-driven, everything.
“But here, we probably think it’s a bit tacky and probably don’t think it’s the right thing to do.
But in America, if Meghan’s doing it, and they do well, probably some other film star will come along and do something similar.”
Owner of Arizona-based As Ever Photography, Jen, took to Instagram to express her opinion on the awkward name match, tagging both Meghan and Netflix in the cryptic post.
Elsewhere, another small business owner expressed fears he is powerless to act after Meghan used his brand’s name.
Mark Kolski, 58, was stunned after the former Suits actress broadcast her news as he has been running a “one-man band” New York-based clothing company with the same name for the past seven years.
Speaking to The Sun he said he is refusing to change his company’s title and “exploring all possibilities”.
Fans were also quick to spot the As Ever design was astonishingly similar to the Coat of Arms of Porreres in Majorca.
The logo incorporates a palm tree as a nod to the couple’s home in Montecito, while the two hummingbirds are said to be a favourite of Prince Harry’s.
The Duke claimed he saw a hummingbird after the death of Queen Elizabeth.
The shape enclosing the birds and tree was designed to “create a unique and personal emblem”.
Meghan’s lifestyle brand had originally been called American Riviera Orchard, a nickname for where she grew up in Santa Barbara.
However, this had sparked several trademark issues, as previously reported.
But, this is not the first time Meghan has faced allegations of plagiarism in her new ventures.
The Duchess was accused of copying recipes and Princess Kate’s beekeeping in her new Netflix show.
Royal expert Phil Dampier also accused the mum of exploiting her – two young children, five-year-old Archie and Lilibet, three.
It came after the ex-actress posted from her As Ever brand a rare snap with the kids also tagging herself.
She added a dove emoji and wrote: “Every day is a love story.”
It is the latest business move for California-based Meghan, who previously agreed with husband Prince Harry not to use their royal titles to make money.
Royal author and journalist Phil Dampier said: “Nothing happens by accident and she would have thought this through and knows putting a photo of her children out at the same time as her clothing line would get maximum publicity.
“It begs the question whether Meghan is exploiting her two children who remain in the line of succession. I’d expect the Palace to take a dim view of this.”
Meghan has 2.6million fans on her personal account, while As Ever has around 734,000.