A trademark rejection presented a major challenge for Meghan Markle’s new lifestyle business, American Riviera Orchard, prior to its formal debut.
The USPTO denied their request to register their trademark, according to The Telegraph, on the grounds that companies are not allowed to do business under the names of real locations.
Occasionally referred to as the “American Riviera,” Santa Barbara, California, is home to the Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry, and their two kids.
The failure was revealed when Prince William showed up for work with a stubble while touring a homelessness exhibit in his first public appearance since the summer break.
In an unexpected video released last month to celebrate Team GB’s Olympic victory, William and Kate first made the rough look public.
Discussions on the much more informal look went viral online. While some royal fans berated him for seeming to be in “vacation mode,” others urged him to maintain his stubble.
