Why is Meghan Markle Keeping up with the Kardashians? Duchess chose 'Momager' Kris Jenner to receive the 13th jar of American Riviera Orchard jam in another surprising link with LA's most famous family

As Kris Jenner proudly displayed her jar of American Riviera Orchard jam, the 13th in the batch of 50 jars, she confirmed yet another of the Duchess's connections to the most famous family in Calabasas.

Meghan has several connections to the Kardashians, the family who became famous through their reality show, Keeping up with the Kardashians, and appears to run in similar circles in LA.

As she prepares to launch her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard later this spring, the mother-of-two, 42, has been relying on an exclusive group of friends, including some very famous faces to promote her strawberry jam - and they have certainly caused a storm on social media.

As both Kris Jenner and another of the Kardashians' pals, Chrissy Teigen, reveal they have received jars of jam, it's another suggestion that Meghan and Harry are becoming ever closer to Kris and her Kardashian empire.

The Kardashian momager and reality TV star shared a snap of the pot nestled in a bowl of oranges alongside 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's Kardashian connections

Meghan has plenty of connections to the most famous family in Calabasas - her mother Doria Ragland partied with Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian last summer

Unlike some of the Duchesses' other friends, such as her Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, Jenner did not pose in an elaborate photoshoot alongside the item, but simply wrote 'thank you American Riviera Orchard' with a yellow love heart emoji.

This isn't the first hint we have received that Meghan and the Kardashians are close - as her mother Doria Ragland has been pictured cosying up to Kris and Kim in the past.

Meghan's mother, with whom she shares an incredibly close relationship, looked pally with the momager and Kardashian matriarch and her second daughter Kim as they beamed for photos at a glitzy charity soiree for This is About Humanity in LA last summer.

The mother-of-one, who is grandmother to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, donned a vibrant, paisley shift dress in stunning yellow, orange and pink shades.

Meanwhile SKIMS founder Kim, 42, debuted a new hairstyle as she sported bangs and a ponytail as she dressed all in black, while 'Momager' Kris, 67, was chic in a white suit.

As the trio posed for photos, they embraced and beamed, looking very pally as they cosied up to each other. 

Meghan also appears to have close ties to Chrissy Teigen, a model who runs a cooking empire, Cravings - and who is also close friends with the Kardashians

Last summer, Meghan attended two dates in Beyoncé's Renaissance tour - one of which saw her partying in an exclusive box alongside Kris Jenner

As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex mix with the Montecito elite, it seems their paths frequently cross with the Kardashians among mutual friends.

Last year, Harry and Meghan were spotted enthusiastically cheering and applauding as they attended a surprise vow renewal ceremony between Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia De Rossi.

The ceremony was held at their $70 million Montecito mansion - and officiated by none other than Kris Jenner.

Harry and Meghan were at opposite ends of the group, which included Brandi Carlile, and other friends and family of the celebrity couple.

Ellen, 65, appeared stunned as Portia entered the room wearing a wedding dress – and called her wife the ‘greatest 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 the $14million home of Harry and Meghan.

Chrissy Teigen, model and owner of the Cravings cooking range, has also touted Meghan's jam on Instagram

Elsewhere, Meghan maintained her Kardashian connections last summer when she was spotted out and about at Beyoncé concerts in LA.

The Duchess, who attended two LA dates in the singer's Renaissance tour, was pictured partying in an exclusive box where she brushed shoulders with VIPs including Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos - and Kris Jenner.

And it's not just the Duchess with connections to the Kardashian empire - Prince Harry has been known to rub shoulders with them too.

Last month, the Daily Mail reported 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, having met after Kris split with her ex, now Caitlin Jenner. 

A source said that Harry had been hitting the slopes with Gamble, as well as Bumble dating app billionaire Whitney Wolfe, 34, and her husband Michael Herd, whom she met on a previous skiing trip. 

They revealed: 'Harry's been skiing with Corey. They've been skiing during the day and going to one of the better-known speak-easies in the evening.'

Now, as Meghan shares the first batch of American Riviera Orchard jam with her nearest and dearest, the people touting the product also give a hint at her friendship group.

Another recipient of the jam is Chrissy Teigen, a model who owns a cooking brand Cravings, through which she has released several cookbooks.

Teigen, who is married to John Legend, posted a reel on Instagram of herself in the kitchen with her oldest daughter, Luna, as they made bacon and brie toasties with Meghan's jam.

She wrote: 'We jammin!! This might have been one of the best bites we’ve had all year - all we used is some rustic bread, salted butter, triple cream brie, thick cut bacon and some American Riviera Orchard jam! took about 8 mins total and made us happy for the entire weekend.'

Chrissy has previously praised the former senior royal for being 'wonderful and so kind' by reaching out to her with a touching letter during a difficult time when she lost her son, Jack.

The model said on the Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen After Show: 'She's been so kind to me ever since we connected on, she had written to me about baby Jack and loss.

'She is really wonderful and so kind, and just as kind as everyone says she is. She's a really wonderful girl.'

As the Duchess's friendship group evolves to include her Kardashian connections, PR gurus have suggested she has started to 'curate' friends that fit her new 'narrative'.

Mark Borkowski said: 'Meghan's circle proves she has a profound influence and will continue. The lineup of names surrounding her in this endeavor certainly speaks volumes about her evolving inner circle. 

'Mindy Kaling and Tracee Ellis Ross, it's evident she's curating a circle of influencers and creatives, signaling a shift towards a more culturally resonant sphere.

'As for those left out in the cold, it's a curious mix of former confidants and acquaintances who perhaps didn't quite fit the new narrative. It's a strategic move, undoubtedly showcasing Meghan's knack for reinvention and remaining in the news cycle.'