Meghan Markle's controversial new Netflix series wraps filming in huge update

Meghan Markle's highly discussed new Netflix series has undergone a major development and is now gearing up to be released to viewers.

After being spotted in a Beverly Hills park, it's been reported that filming for the Netflix project, which is now set to coincide with the launch of her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, has wrapped up.

Insiders have indicated that the production went smoothly and is now ready for audiences, OK! reports.

The series is expected to delve into themes of gardening, lifestyle, cooking, and wellness.

It was earlier this year that news broke of Meghan's plans to create a show that would "celebrate the joys of cooking and gardening, entertaining and friendship".

Meanwhile, her spouse Prince Harry has been developing a polo-centric series.

A source close to the production gave an insight into the status of Meghan's lifestyle series, which is part of the couple's high-profile agreement with Netflix.

Speaking to The Daily Beast, they said: "It [filming] all went well and it is in the can."

Meghan has also been captured on camera in Beverly Hills following a TikTok video posted by the LA Girl, which showed the Duchess with her entourage near the $14 million Montecito home where she resides with Harry and their two children.

This comes amidst the Sussexes' recent branding overhaul.

Earlier in March, Meghan launched her new venture, American Riviera Orchard, showcasing the brand with a posh logo and a rustic-style promo video on Instagram.

A dedicated website was rolled out alongside, allowing fans to sign up for updates.

However, since then there's been radio silence from the brand.

The only peep we've heard is via exclusive gift packs sent to a select band of influencers and celebs, among them, Kris Jenner, who bagged some ARO strawberry jam.

This shift into the lifestyle market signals a new direction away from the much-anticipated revelation-touting book Royal fans had been waiting for in anticipation.

Contributor to Australian Women's Weekly, Emma Clifton, suggests this domestic goddess role may well be good news for the Royal Family.

Meanwhile, celebrity PR expert Waylon Tate assessed the unique branding strategy behind the project in his conversation with Australian Women's Weekly.

Waylon weighed in: "What I've seen so far, although she's been pretty clandestine about it everything surrounding this new brand, is that it's Meghan and it's Meghan alone. You can even see it on Instagram. It's not Meghan and Harry - it's by Meghan."

Adding: "This is the emancipation of Meghan. It's her saying, 'I'm a smart, savvy businesswoman. And here's an introduction to my family on my terms'."

Clifton made a keen observation: "Considering how much anticipation there was for Meghan's supposed 'tell-all-novel', her pivot into domestic goddess should surely mean there are a few sighs of relief around the palace...for now."

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