Mystery as UK domain name for Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard is ... trends now
The UK domain name for Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard has been snapped up leading those curious about the Sussexes' latest venture to a foodbank donation site.
The Duchess soft launched the first product of her new lifestyle brand this week, sending influencers and friends a jar of jam, including her comedian pal Mindy Kaling and actress Tracee Ellis.
Those wanting to visit her new website 'americanriveria.com', will be led to a flash page asking fans to join a wait list. Those visiting the site ending in 'americanriveriaorchard.uk', however, will be met with a Just Giving page for the Trussell Trust.
It is unknown who decided to buy the domain or why, but they left a very pointed message for the estranged California-based royal.
'Not Meghan. Hope Meghan wouldn't mind. Thoughts with Catherine X,' it read before diving into the vital work the UK food bank charity carries out.
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Those visiting the site ending in 'americanriveriaorchard.uk', however, will be met with a Just Giving page for the Trussell Trust
The Just Giving page story has a cryptic message on it that reads: 'Not Meghan. Hope Meghan wouldn't mind. Thoughts with Catherine x'
The UK domain name for Meghan Markle's new business, American Riviera Orchard, has been bought up. Pictured: Kate and Meghan during Wimbledon in 2018
Those wanting to visit her new website 'americanriveria.com', will be led to a flash page asking fans to join a wait list
The message of support to the Princess of Wales comes after she revealed she had been diagnosed with cancer last month and was undergoing chemotherapy.
As soon as users open the website they are met with the cryptic words 'forgiveness' and 'permission' before encouraging people to 'please donate to the Trussell Trust'.
It seems unlikely that the domain was bought by Meghan's representatives with those who have donated suggesting a Good Samaritan was responsible for buying up the domain.
The Trussell Trust confirmed to MailOnline that it did not set up the webpage and had been unaware of the donation site.
Sophie Carre, Director of Public Engagement at the Trussell Trust, said: 'The Trussell Trust are grateful to people who put their time and energy into supporting our work to end the need for food banks in the UK.
The charity is not connected with this website domain and have no knowledge of who set it up.'
So far the spoof page has raised £56 out of its £1,000 target with one US-based donator writing: 'I am happy to support from across the pond and am glad to know of this organization through the link on the American Riviera Orchards website.'
Another added: 'A really good way of bringing attention to the great work they do.'
