The Duke and Duchess of Sussex submitted the trademarks earlier this year, and they include hundreds of products and services, including a newspaper and a magazine, and clothing such as sportswear, dress and jackets. The trademark applications also include “social care services” such as counselling, “teaching materials” such as educational text books, and charitable fundraising. It forms part of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s efforts to launch their charity venture Sussex Royal, which is poised to become a global empire, with one royal expert suggesting the royal couple could base the foundation in the US.

The application to trademark the items was submitted in June this year, just days after the couple split from Prince William and Kate Middleton’s charity, The Royal Foundation.

At the time of the split, Kensington Palace issued a statement, which declared the Royal Foundation would become the “principal charitable and philanthropic vehicle for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge”.

The statement continued: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will establish their own new charitable foundation with transitional operating support from The Royal Foundation.”

Now it seems Meghan and Harry are paving the way for a large global foundation of their own, after the wide range of trademark applications were published earlier this month.

Newspapers and magazines came under the “printed matter” section, which also lists newsletters, diaries, calendars and textbooks as potential future products.

The couple also applied to trademark a range of clothing, including socks, scarves, gloves, hoodies, pyjamas and headbands.

Campaigning, promotional and “public awareness campaigns” are also covered in their expansion bid, for example “developing and coordinating volunteer projects for charitable purposes.”

If accepted, Meghan and Harry would then be allowed to start their own clothing line or publication under the Sussex Royal brand.

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But the scores of trademarks don’t necessarily mean they’ll be used – just that the couple have the option to.

By protecting their trademark, the royal couple will be able to take action if anyone tries to use their names on unapproved products or services, or tries to use them on counterfeit items.

The Intellectual Property Office says that the “Sussex Royal The Foundation Of The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex” is being represented by lawyers Harbottle & Lewis, a law firm that specialises in advising clients across the media, communications and entertainment industries.

The firm has previously represented author Sir Terry Pratchett enforce trademark rights against unauthorised merchandise.

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Meghan and Harry’s application could still be turned down, as people have two months to object to the trademark application after it has been published by the Trade Mark journal.

The Sussex’s application was published on December 20.

It has been suggested that Meghan and Harry could decide to base their charitable foundation in the US.

Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams told Express.co.uk: “It has already been suggested that they are going to have a US base for their foundation – that makes total sense because of their links with celebrities such as George Clooney and Serena Williams – who could provide huge benefits for charity.”

But even if the couple decide to keep Sussex Royal British, the huge list of goods and services hint at a very busy 2020 for the couple.

The pair have not been seen for several weeks, as they embarked on a six-week break in Vancouver with baby Archie but are due to return to royal duties in the New Year.

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