Meghan and Harry walked away from royal life and she has now launched a luxury brand (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have broken free from the constraints of senior Royal life, but that doesn't mean their journey has been without its bumps. Since their Royal departure, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have dabbled in a variety of new ventures, including launching a Spotify podcast, producing a Netflix documentary series, and most recently, Meghan's foray into the luxury lifestyle market with the introduction of American Riviera Orchard . However, this move is reported to have ruffled the feathers of culinary veteran Martha Stewart.

The Duchess unveiled her new lifestyle brand in March, amassing a significant online following on Instagram . Although the brand has yet to hit retail shelves, it promises a broad spectrum of products, encompassing everything from household items and cookware to pet supplies, gardening tools, beverages, food, and condiments. Martha, a renowned food personality and celebrity chef, is reportedly irked by comparisons to Meghan Markle , finding them "irritating and insulting", leaving the Duchess feeling a little embarrassed.

Initial reports suggested that Meghan could rake in more than six figures in sales in the weeks following the launch of American Riviera Orchard, and she's already been likened to the likes of Martha - a comparison that has evidently not been well received. Martha Stewart, who is known to be a food i.