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Meghan Markle is planning to add hotels and restaurants to her growing lifestyle brand, As Ever, after trademarking it for “hospitality services.”According to documents obtained by Page Six, the Duchess of Sussex is expanding her business to add “hospitality services in the nature of provision of food and drink” and “hospitality services in the nature of provision of temporary accommodation.”
The Sun was the first to report the news.
Page Six has reached out to Meghan’s rep for comment but did not immediately hear back.
The former Suits actor, 43, launched As Ever in February after facing several trademark issues with its former name, American Riviera Orchard.
MEGHAN AND HARRY’S REAL LIFE DISNEY PRINCESS
Prince Harry and Meghan made a quick getaway to Disneyland with their two kids as they continue to face backlash over their “cringey” pregnancy video.
In a clip shared to Markle’s Instagram, the family of four posed for photos at the “happiest place on Earth” and Disney California Adventure with the faces of Archie, 6, and Lili, 4, covered by hearts.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were also seen introducing Archie and Lili to Queen Elsa, enjoying a Little Mermaid cake, and shopping for Mickey and Minnie Mouse plushies.
They were also seen escorting their son on the popular Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ride and Lili on the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters ride.
Both kids were photographed riding the famous King Arthur Carousel side-by-side, as well. She and her husband got into the spirit, wearing matching Mickey ears with their kids.
“Thank you @disneyland for giving our family two days of pure joy!” the As Ever founder captioned the clip on Friday, which was accompanied by Peggy Lee’s “It’s a Good Day.”
The family trip to Disneyland appeared to fall on Lilibet’s fourth birthday on Wednesday.
It also came amid social media backlash over a video of Markle and her husband dancing in the delivery room ahead of their baby girl’s birth in 2021.
The clip showed Markle, 43, in a black delivery gown, dancing next to the hospital bed to the viral “Baby Momma Dance Song.”
The father of two, 40, could also be seen crossing in front of the screen in a green hoodie and jeans while hyping the imminent birth.
“Four years ago today, this also happened,” she captioned the post on Wednesday.
“Both of our children were a week past their due dates … so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn’t work – there was only one thing left to do!”
Some were unimpressed and trolled the couple via social media.
“Make it stop. #Cringe,” wrote an X user, while another wrote, “Everything they do to be ‘relatable’ is weirdly not relatable. It’s bizarre how they never miss.”
Markle also shared tender, never-before-seen photos with their daughter. In one post, Markle shared a pair of black and white photos with Lili — a current pic on a boat, and a delivery room photo with Lili as a newborn.
“Four years ago today she came into our lives – and each day is brighter and better because of it,” she captioned the post in part.
In another post on Wednesday, the “With Love, Meghan” host shared a snap of Prince Harry holding their infant.
“The sweetest bond to watch unfold,” she captioned the post. “Daddy’s little girl and favourite adventurer.”
This story was originally published on the New York Post.
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