The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, is on a mission to reclaim her spotlight. Ever since giving up on her royal duties, she has been hustling to revive her celebrity status through a slew of business ventures and philanthropic efforts. And her latest move? Launching American Riviera Orchard, a lifestyle brand peddling wellness, self-care, and community-building vibes. But not everyone has it in their good books. Critics calling foul on the Duchess come as no surprise, after all. 

This time, however, there is no attack on the perceived exploitation of her royal reputation but a sympathetic cynicism of her work. 

As reported by the Mirror, royal expert and author, Tom Quinn is of the opinion that the American Duchess has been widely mocked for her internet brand for being excessively expensive for nothing. “Meghan was in tears when the branch launched,” said the author to the outlet. Quinn added that at this point, the former actress is convinced that everything she does ultimately leads to ruins. 

The author further elaborated on how Meghan Markle “thinks anything and everything she does will be unfairly criticized.” Quinn also expressed Prince Harry's condition on being picked at the United Kingdom, while all he tried to do was build a life for himself across the ocean. The couple, victims of harsh criticism ever since their royal renunciation, share the same scars, said the author. 

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Despite this, they are not the ones to back off. Meghan Markle has got some new plans, revealed Tom Quinn.

Concluding his discussions on Markle's business ventures, the author was optimistic about how the Duchess would get at it once again to revive her lost reputation. Chances are that actress-turned-activist might soon go live on the American Riviera Orchard handle and will expand on her promotion with her close ones but the public. The Duchess' brand has already gotten praise from many including, Nacho Figueras, Garcelle Beauvais, Tracy Robbins, and others.

Per Quinn, the report hints at possible podcasts or interviews with “specially selected” journalists to spread the word about her brand. Other outlets have also reported on how the Duchess is determined to “drive online sales” in order to make her plans work per Daily Mail Express. However, since no such reports have come from the Sussex Royals so far, all of it must be taken up with a great pinch of salt until further updates.

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