Meghan Markle unveils two new products from her American Riviera Orchard brand just hours before Trooping the Colour

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MEGHAN Markle has shared a sneak peek of the latest products from her lifestyle brand, just hours before The Royal Family celebrate Trooping the Colour.

The Duchess of Sussex is believed to have delivered two new luxury products from American Riviera Orchard to close pals today.

Meghan Markle has launched two new products from American Riviera Orchard today
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Harry’s polo pal Nacho Figueras received one of two raspberry jams
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He was also treated to a jar of dog biscuits from the brand
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One of the lucky recipients was polo player and close friend of Prince Harry,  Nacho Figueras.

Nacho, who has been friends with the prince since 2007, took to Instagram earlier this morning to share a snap of the his gift.

The polo player was treated to a jar of raspberry jam from the collection as well as a jar of luxury dog biscuits for his pooch.

And it seems that Nacho was one of just two people to receive a jar of jam as the label stated it was ‘2 of 2.’

Meghan announced she is launching American Riviera Orchard in March, and teased it on Instagram with a promotional video, however products are not yet available to the public.

What is Meg’s new business?

Meghan Markle has launched a new Instagram brand called American Riviera Orchard.

Industry insiders said the site will focus on home, food, garden and lifestyle goods.

A source told the Mail: “It’s a lifestyle and cooking brand called American Riviera Orchard.

“The brand is meant to coincide with the launch of a new cookery show for Netflix.

“Meghan will be making, and selling, products such as jams. And at some point there will be a book and blog etc.”

The Duchess’ latest launch came just hours before the royals will gather for Trooping the Colour with The Princess of Wales set to make her first public appearance since December.

The Princess of Wales, 42, announced on Friday she would be making a comeback for the Monarch’s birthday celebrations after undergoing cancer treatment.

The brave Royal will ride in a carriage with Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, nine, and six-year-old Prince Louis – and will wave to the masses set to line The Mall.

The Princess will also watch the parade before standing tall with the King, Heir and other royals on the Buckingham Palace balcony.

Doting husband Wills said yesterday that he is “pleased” Kate is returning to work and the projects that “are important to her”.

A spokesman for Wills said: “The Prince is pleased to see the Princess starting to engage with the work and projects that are important to her.

“He will continue to focus his time on supporting his wife and children, while continuing to undertake his public duties.”

Charles was also “delighted” that his daughter-in-law will make her return on his big day.

The Monarch said: “His Majesty is delighted that the Princess is able to attend tomorrow’s events, and is much looking forward to all elements of the day.”

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Crowds are gathering in London for Trooping the Colour[/caption]

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Today marks Kate’s first public appearance since December[/caption]

The mum-of-three has not been seen with the Royal Family since Christmas Day last year at Sandringham.

She was taken into hospital for planned abdominal surgery in January and spent 13 nights at the London Clinic before continuing her recovery at home with her family.

Days later, Kate bravely released a video revealing “tests after the operation found cancer had been present” and that she had started preventative cancer treatment.

The Princess said the diagnosis had come as a “huge shock” – but vowed: “I am well and getting stronger every day”.

Ahead of Trooping the Colour today, she said: “I have been blown away by all the kind messages of support and encouragement over the last couple of months.

“It really has made the world of difference to William and me and has helped us both through some of the harder times.

“I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days.

What is Trooping the Colour?

Trooping the Colour or ‘The King’s Birthday Parade’ is a military ceremony which dates back to the early eighteenth century or earlier, when the colours (flags) of the battalion were carried (or ‘trooped’) down the ranks so that they could be seen and recognised by the soldiers. Since 1748, this parade has also marked the Sovereign’s official birthday.

The honour to Troop their Colour rotates through the five regiments of Foot Guards, and this year it lies with Number 9 Company Irish Guards. The Irish Guards were raised by Queen Victoria in 1900 and have provided almost 125 years of service to the nation.

This year marks the second Trooping the Colour of His Majesty’s reign. The King attended his first Trooping the Colour in 1951, aged three, riding in a carriage with his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and aunt, Princess Margaret. The King first rode in the parade as Colonel of the Welsh Guards in 1975

“On those bad days you feel weak, tired and you have to give in to

your body resting.

“But on the good days, when you feel stronger, you want to make the most of feeling well.”

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Trooping the Colour is an annual tradition celebrated to mark the ‘King’s Birthday’[/caption]