Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have dismissed reports that the Duchess of Sussex is scrambling to appoint a new CEO amid a delay in launching products for her new lifestyle brand.
The Duchess of Sussex's American Riviera Orchard brand was launched earlier this year, but so far, no products have been put on sale.
Meghan sent famous friends and influencers a jar of jam, with many sharing the product on social media.
As of yet, nothing has been released to the public two-thirds of the way through 2024.
Meghan sent famous friends and influencers a jar of jam, with many sharing the product on social media.
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The Duchess of Sussex has yet to find a CEO suitable for the position, with a source claiming this is due to the couple's demanding style of management.
The source told Closer: "The brutal reality is Harry and Meghan are the toughest of taskmasters, they are very demanding and difficult to work for, and that puts a lot of people's backs up."
However, a source close to the Sussexes has dismissed this claim.
The source told People, a US publication with links to the couple, that Meghan has been busy working behind the scenes to prepare for the later this year.
The Duchess of Sussex has yet to find a CEO suitable for the position, with a source claiming this is due to the couple's demanding style of management.
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It comes as Meghan Markle's new Netflix show is set to be released in 2025 as the Duchess of Sussex grapples with trademark issues.
The global trademark issues that Meghan is facing may have contributed to Netflix's decision to schedule her new show for 2025.
The Duchess of Sussex's American Riviera Orchard will be linked to her lifestyle and cooking show for the streaming giant.
The programme which so far does not have a title, has been pencilled in for a release date of mid-2025, according to the Mail.
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Meghan Markle has sought to trademark the name of her brand for international use ahead of a full-scale launch.
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Meghan Markle has sought to trademark the name of her brand for international use ahead of a full-scale launch.
However, records show that in July, some four months after requesting to register it, there were a number of "irregularities" which needed to be "corrected."
The Sussexes' lawyers were reportedly notified by the US Patents and Trademarks Office of various issues, including incorrect classification of yoga blankets, picnic baskets and recipe books.
The agency said that fees were due to various bodies around the world to register the trademark, totalling $11,382 (nearly ÂŁ9,000).paragraphs.
