Meghan Markle's recent announcement of her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, took royal fans by surprise, especially with its homage to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. It's believed that Markle sees herself as Princess Diana's heir and is capitalizing on her legacy, according to insights from royal expert Tom Quinn.

The brand's offerings range from jams and nut butter to tableware to lines and other household goods. Reports also reveal that Markle intends to launch a cosmetics line under the new company, with plans to expand globally into pet care, home fragrances, and haircare.

Although an official launch date is yet to be announced, fans eagerly await the debut of American Riviera Orchard as a teaser video showcasing Markle and Prince Harry's lavish mansion in Montecito, California, launched recently. In the 16-second video, Markle is seen arranging white roses and baking in the kitchen.

The former Suits star is predicted to bring in more than six figures in sales in the first week, but because her new business was unveiled on a significant occasion, a royal expert thinks Markle is using her late mother-in-law Princess Diana's legacy to support the brand's debut.

Meghan Markle causing 'groans' from Palace over 'grubby moneymaking' with American Riviera Orchard

The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle is thought to have caused annoyance in the Palace after she launched her new luxury brand.

Author and royal expert, Tom Quinn, exclusively told the Mirror, "It’s really significant that Meghan's new American Riviera Orchard brand was launched on the same date as the Diana award– Meghan has always seen herself as Diane’s heir.

She sees herself as suffering because of the media, just as she feels Diana suffered, but on this side of the pond at least, there will be a huge amount of criticism that she is just trying to cash in on Diana’s legacy." Hinting that there is growing skepticism at Kensington Palace over Markle's venture, Quinn stated that the former actress 'just [does] not understand' why it might not be appropriate to profit from her "connections."

Markle launched her new venture on the same day as Prince William and Harry were scheduled to deliver tributes to their mother at the Diana Award ceremony. In a brief address to commemorate the charity's 25th anniversary, William said, that his mother planted in him the belief that "everyone has the potential to give something back, that everyone in need deserves a supporting hand in life."

On the other hand, Harry, after waiting for William to leave the ceremony, conducted a video conference with twenty Legacy Award winners from throughout the globe. "Thank you for doing everything that you do, my mum would be incredibly proud of all of the work that you’ve done, I'm incredibly proud," the 39-year-old exclaimed. "I’m sorry I can’t be there. I wish I could be there with you guys," as reported by the Daily Record.

Meghan Markle came to UK to outshine the Queen but failed (Photos)

A renowned author Barbara Taylor Bradford has claimed that Meghan Markle came to Britain to be the star of the red carpet.

A Woman Of Substance author, gave an impression in her opinion as the Duchess of Sussex came to the UK to outshine the Queen, but failed.

Bradford, who has lived in New York for decades, claimed: 'Meghan came to the UK imagining she'd be the star of the red carpet, even though she wasn't much more than a starlet in America.'

"What she didn't realise is that we already have a shining star on the red carpet, someone who's been there for 70 years. She's called the Queen," the author told The Daily Mail.

She added: 'The Queen is magnificent, and William and Kate grow in stature day by day. She's divine — and how does she stay so slim?'

Sharing her knowledge about the former Suits star, the author - who was handed an OBE by the Queen - claimed the Duchess of Sussex tried and failed to outshine the Queen.

Bradford, who has lived in New York for decades, went on to say: 'The Queen is magnificent, and William and Kate grow in stature day by day. She's divine — and how does she stay so slim?'

Meghan flew commercial on secret trip to Toronto

Duchess Meghan made a secret trip to Toronto to visit her best friend, visionary style consultant and entrepreneur Jessica Mulroney.

Meghan, 37, who traveled without Prince Harry, flew commercial round-trip to Toronto for the three-day trip, ABC News has learned.

“Meghan spent three days holed up at Jessica Mulroney and her husband Ben’s home in Toronto,” said Omid Scobie, ABC News royal contributor. “They spent their days catching up, cooking together and, of course, playing with Jessica’s children, who love their 'Auntie Meg.'”

Meghan and Jessica, who met while Meghan lived in Toronto while filming “Suits,” also had a chance to catch up with old friends during Meghan’s under-the-radar visit.

“There was one evening when Meghan and Jessica secretly headed out into the town to meet some of Meghan’s old, good friends,” Scobie said.

Mulroney and her family played a starring role in Meghan’s May wedding to Prince Harry on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

Mulroney and her husband sat in the front row at the wedding, across the aisle from the royal family. Their twin sons, Brian and John, served as page boys in the wedding and their daughter, Ivy, was a bridesmaid.

Brian and John, 7, memorably held the train of Meghan’s Givenchy dress as she walked up the steps of St. George’s Chapel.

Mulroney, also a bridal consultant, assisted Meghan with planning her high-profile wedding. She has also continued to consult her best friend on style choices for high-profile royal engagements.

Meghan wore a $595 tuxedo dress by a Canadian designer, Judith and Charles, when she and Harry attended a gala performance of “Hamilton” Wednesday in London.

The performance, which benefited Harry’s charity Sentebale, was the couple’s first public event after enjoying a few weeks out of the public eye.

Harry and Meghan visited Prince Charles’s Castle of Mey in Scotland and also enjoyed an Italian getaway at the Lake Como home of George and Amal Clooney.

The couple is now preparing for a busy fall schedule that will include their first major royal tour. Harry and Meghan will visit Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga on behalf of Queen Elizabeth and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.

Next spring, Meghan and Harry are scheduled to make their first tour to the United States at the request of the U.K. Foreign Office and the British government.

Meghan reportedly has no plans to visit her father, Thomas Markle, who has caused tension with her by speaking to the press.

“There have been reports that Meghan was planning to secretly fly out to Mexico to spend time with her father but right now she has absolutely no plans to see him,” Scobie said.

Meghan Markle branded 'a woman at war with everyone' (Photos)

A TV host launched into a brutal verbal attack on Meghan Markle on live television, accusing her of being "a woman at war with everyone".

During an analysis of the Queen's speech and other Royal Family events over Christmas, TV host and writer Sophile Elsworth had many positive things to say about Kate Middleton and Her Majesty.

But things turned sour when the Aussie unloaded fierce criticism at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Express reports.

When asked whether Harry and Meghan would be "welcome around the Christmas table" by the Queen, Ms Elsworth claimed the California-based pair "would absolutely not" be.

She went further in her analysis, noting: “The Queen in her speech didn’t mention Meghan or Harry."

The writer continued her barrage alluding to Meghan's court victory against the Mail on Sunday for publishing letters between her and her father, Thomas Markle.

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She said: “Now she has had this court case that she has won against the newspaper.

“She has won this court case, this might be a win for Meghan!"

Off the back of the case, the Aussie went on to accuse Meghan, saying “she is at war with everyone!”

Ms Elsworth suggested: “This woman falls out with everyone!

“She falls out with her best friends, her own father, her step sister, her in-laws!

“I mean the list goes on and on!”

In a nasty jab at the Duchess of Sussex, Ms Elsworth added how she “just wishes there was a day where I don’t have to hear about Meghan Markle”.

A representative for the Sussexes has been contacted for comment.

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