As Kris Jenner proudly showed off her jar of American Riviera Orchard jam, number 13 in the batch of 50 jars, she confirmed another of the duchess’s connections to Calabasas’ most famous family.
Meghan has several connections to the Kardashians, the family made famous through their reality show Keeping up with the Kardashians, and appears to circulate in similar circles in Los Angeles.
As she prepares to launch her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard later this spring, the 42-year-old mother of two has relied on an exclusive group of friends, including some very famous faces, to promote her jam strawberry, and without a doubt they have caused a storm on social networks.
As both Kris Jenner and another of the Kardashian friends, Chrissy Teigen, reveal they have received jars of jam, it’s another suggestion that Meghan and Harry are getting closer to Kris and her Kardashian empire.
The Kardashian mom and reality TV star shared a snap of the pot in a bowl of oranges along with a handwritten letter, presumably from Meghan, who previously worked as a calligrapher.
Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner has posted a photo of Meghan Markle’s American Riviera Orchard jam on Instagram, confirming the Duchess Kardashian’s connections.
Meghan has plenty of connections to Calabasas’ most famous family: Her mother Doria Ragland partied with Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian last summer.
Unlike some of the duchesses’ other friends, like her Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, Jenner didn’t pose in an elaborate photo shoot alongside the article, instead simply writing “thank you American Riviera Orchard” with a heart emoji. yellow love
This isn’t the first hint we’ve gotten that Meghan and the Kardashians are close, as her mother Doria Ragland has been photographed snuggling with Kris and Kim in the past.
Meghan’s mother, with whom she shares an incredibly close relationship, appeared friendly with mother and matriarch Kardashian and her second daughter, Kim, as they smiled for photos at a glitzy benefit evening for This is About Humanity in Los Angeles last summer .
The mother-of-one, who is grandmother to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, donned a vibrant cashmere shift dress in stunning shades of yellow, orange and pink.
Meanwhile, SKIMS founder Kim, 42, debuted a new hairstyle with bangs and a ponytail while dressed all in black, while ‘Momager’ Kris, 67, looked dapper in a white suit.
As the trio posed for photos, they hugged and smiled, looking very friendly as they hugged each other.
Meghan also appears to have close ties to Chrissy Teigen, a model who runs a culinary empire, Cravings, and who is also close friends with the Kardashians.
Last summer, Meghan attended two dates of Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour, on one of which she partied in an exclusive box with Kris Jenner.
As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex mingle with Montecito’s elite, it seems their paths frequently cross with the Kardashians among mutual friends.
Last year, Harry and Meghan were seen cheering and clapping enthusiastically while attending a surprise vow renewal ceremony between Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia De Rossi.
The ceremony was held at his $70 million Montecito mansion and was officiated by none other than Kris Jenner.
Harry and Meghan were on opposite ends of the group, which included Brandi Carlile and other friends and family of the celebrity couple.
Ellen, 65, looked stunned when Portia walked into the room in a wedding dress and called her wife the “best gift” for the surprise.
The couple has been married since 2008 and recently moved into the new Montecito mansion, which is just a stone’s throw from Harry and Meghan’s $14 million home.
Chrissy Teigen, model and owner of the Cravings cooking range, also promoted Meghan’s jam on Instagram.
Meanwhile, Meghan maintained her Kardashian connections last summer when she was spotted at Beyoncé’s concerts in Los Angeles.
The duchess, who attended two dates in Los Angeles on the singer’s Renaissance tour, was photographed partying in an exclusive box where she rubbed shoulders with VIPs including Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and Kris Jenner.
And it’s not just the Duchess who has connections to the Kardashian empire: Prince Harry is also known to rub shoulders with them.
Last month, the Daily Mail reported that the Duke of Sussex had taken a ski trip to Aspen, Colorado, in the company of business executive Corey Gamble, Kris Jenner’s long-term partner.
Corey, 43, has been dating for 10 years and met after Kris broke up with his ex, now Caitlin Jenner.
A source said Harry had been hitting the slopes with Gamble, as well as dating app Bumble billionaire Whitney Wolfe, 34, and her husband Michael Herd, whom he met on a previous ski trip.
They revealed: ‘Harry has been skiing with Corey. They have been skiing during the day and at night they have gone to one of the best-known speakeasies.
Now, as Meghan shares the first batch of American Riviera Orchard jam with her nearest and dearest, the people promoting the product are also dropping a hint about her friendship group.
Another recipient of the jam is Chrissy Teigen, model owner of the Cravings cooking brand, through which she has published several cookbooks.
Teigen, who is married to John Legend, posted a video on Instagram of her in the kitchen with her eldest daughter, Luna, as they made bacon and brie toast with Meghan’s jam.
She wrote: ‘We improvise!! This might have been one of the best bites we’ve had all year – all we used was rustic bread, salted butter, triple cream brie, thick bacon, and some American Riviera Orchard jam! It took about 8 minutes total and made us happy all weekend.
Chrissy has previously praised the former royal for being “wonderful and so kind” in reaching out to her with a touching letter during a difficult time when she lost her son, Jack.
The model said on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen After Show: “He’s been very kind to me since we connected, he had written to me about baby Jack and his loss.”
‘She’s really wonderful and very kind, and as kind as everyone says she is. ‘She’s a really wonderful girl.’
As the Duchess’ friendship group evolves to include her Kardashian connections, PR gurus have suggested that she has begun to “curate” friends who fit her new “narrative.”
Mark Borkowski said: “Meghan’s circle shows that she has a profound influence and that it will continue.” The list of names surrounding her in this endeavor certainly says a lot about the evolution of her inner circle.
‘Mindy Kaling and Tracee Ellis Ross, are clearly forming a circle of influencers and creatives, signaling a shift toward a more culturally resonant sphere.
“As for those left out, it’s a curious mix of former confidants and acquaintances who perhaps didn’t quite fit into the new narrative. It’s a strategic move, which certainly shows Meghan’s ability to reinvent herself and stay in the cycle. of news”.