Meghan Markle’s New Lifestyle Brand Website Hijacked for Charity: UK Version Gives Readers a Surprise

The launch of Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, has taken an unexpected turn across the pond. While the Duchess of Sussex handed out jars of strawberry jam to her celebrity friends to promote the brand, a cheeky individual in the UK decided to repurpose the domain name for a charitable cause.

The UK version of the American Riviera Orchard website now redirects visitors to a page urging them to donate to the Trussell Trust, an NGO working to combat hunger and poverty in the UK. The message on the site reads, “Forgiveness. Permission. Please donate to the Trussell Trust,” with a link to a Just Giving fundraising page.

Despite the humorous twist, the move has sparked controversy among fans of Meghan Markle. Some have criticized the charity for not clarifying that the donations were not officially endorsed by the Duchess, while others have pointed out the oversight of not securing the UK domain name prior to the brand’s launch.

Nevertheless, the charitable initiative has been successful, with over $23,000 raised for the Trussell Trust so far. The organization has stated that they are unable to reject the donations, as they meet the specific requirements outlined by the Charity Commission.

As the saga continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Meghan Markle and her team will respond to this unexpected turn of events. Stay tuned for more updates on this intriguing story.