He is the second most important man in Duchess Meghan’s life: Markus Anderson has been accompanying the former actress through her life for years. He is said to have had a significant influence on her latest project as well.
Since January 2024, Duchess Meghan, 42, has had an Instagram account for her new lifestyle brand. For about two months, Prince Harry’s, 40, wife was flying under the radar with the profile, then came the big announcement in March: Meghan made her brand “American Riviera Orchard” public and sent homemade jams to selected friends under the label. However, those who joined the waiting list are still waiting for their package. Many fans might have hoped for more from the brand than just some Instagram stories and (so far) rather non-descriptive posts.
Whether Meghan is currently brewing new product ideas behind the scenes of her Montecito villa or cooking up the next batch of jam – that remains her secret. However, she is likely supported not only by Prince Harry, 39, but also primarily by her friend Markus Anderson, the Director of the Soho House club chain. The “Mirror” is convinced that the entrepreneur’s influence on the Duchess is significant. Perhaps even greater than Prince Harry’s…
Duchess Meghan: Was Markus Anderson the inspiration for “American Riviera Orchard”?
In addition to jams and dog biscuits, Meghan’s repertoire is soon to become more potent: According to “Tatler,” the 42-year-old plans to launch a rosé wine. It is said to be the same drink she had on her first date with Harry at Soho House in 2016: the wine “Lady A.” This rosé was once created for Anderson personally and named after his nickname.
Under the name “Soho Home,” Anderson and his employees sell selected products that are well-received by members at Soho Houses worldwide. Those without access to the exclusive clubs can bring the feeling home – a business approach Meghan is also pursuing with “American Riviera Orchard.” Six bottles of “Lady A” wine cost a mere £90, approximately €107. At around €17 per bottle, the rosé hits the same price range Meghan aims for with her jams and dog biscuits, which she has faced much criticism for. The “Mirror” recalls the scathing judgment of author Tom Quinn, who branded the Duchess’s products as “expensive and nothing special.”
Markus Anderson’s success could be a model for Meghan
With Soho House and its associated brand “Soho Home,” Anderson can boast significant business success. Whether Meghan’s “American Riviera Orchard” can measure up to Markus’s brands remains to be seen. However, the “Daily Mail” is already speculating about the Duchess’s next ambitious goal: If the demand for Meghan’s products skyrockets, opening her own store would not be out of the question. This would allow the Duchess to make her brand accessible to an even larger audience and ensure her fans can experience the flair of the “American Riviera” on-site – just as Markus Anderson has achieved with “Soho Home.”
