Why Is Meghan Markle's Lifestyle Brand on Hold?

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has been talking about her new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, for a while now. She announced it on Instagram back in March, promising a range of home decor and kitchen items, as well as edibles like jams and spreads. But so far, all we've seen are some jars of jam and dog biscuits sent to friends and influencers. So, what's the delay? One royal commentator thinks Meghan is scared of criticism. She's worried about how people will react to her brand. After all, we've been waiting for months, and everyone will be looking closely at what she launches. There have been rumors about Meghan struggling to find staff, especially a CEO, due to past allegations. But the commentator, Kinsley Schofield, believes it's fear of judgment that's holding her back. She also mentioned that Meghan might be waiting for her cooking and gardening show on Netflix to come out in 2025 before launching her brand. Another issue Meghan is facing is with her trademark application. It was rejected because the description of her products was too broad. The U. S. Patent and Trademark Office also found that another company in Santa Barbara is already using the term "American Riviera. " Plus, Harry & David has protested, saying Meghan's brand name is too similar to their Royal Riviera line. Meghan has three months to respond or risk losing her application.