A COPYCAT website using Meghan Markle's business name is selling tongue in cheek colouring books for as little as £8. The seemingly satirical " American Riviera Orchard " site lists a selection of books with one labelled "working class royalty". It has a blog section which reads: "Why Americans reject and don't care about Royal Titles like Prince, Princess, Duchess".
The post goes on to say "In America, we believe ALL are created EQUAL. A royal title therefore has no significance." Despite sharing a name, the two brands are not linked.
Different books listed on the site range from £8 to £16 and are listed alongside bizarre posters about student loans and the American Dream. The Duchess of Sussex , 42, revealed her lifestyle brand in April, delivering beautifully-packed gift baskets to friends and influencers before the launch. Hinting at the types of products she would be selling, the Duchess sent out 50 limited edition jars of jam.
Her trademark business application said the brand would sell edible and non-perishable products. She later unveiled the website and Instagram bearing the American Riviera Orchard logo. Meghan could face other challenges beyond the strange copycat attempt as she launches her business , a brand expert has said.
Professor Pauline Maclaran, marketing and consumer research professor at Royal Holloway University, told the BBC that Meghan is positioning herself to be the next Nigella Lawson or Martha Stewart. One issue Meghan could face is that althou.
