The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, shared a deeply personal and appreciative message with her customers on Thanksgiving morning, directly addressing the loyal supporters of her lifestyle brand, As Ever.
A Grateful Message from the Duchess
In an email dispatched to subscribers on Thursday, the 44-year-old former actress extended warm Thanksgiving wishes from her family to theirs. She penned a sincere note, expressing how "thankful" she was for the support and warmth shown as the As Ever collection expanded throughout the year.
Markle wrote emotionally about the privilege of her products becoming part of her customers' cherished moments, from daily routines to special celebrations. She specifically mentioned the joy of seeing her jams, honey, candles, and wines integrated into family life.
The As Ever Holiday Collection
This heartfelt communication followed the recent launch of the As Ever holiday drop earlier in November. The new product range featured several items that quickly garnered attention:
- Two scented candles retailing for $64 each
- A hot toddy and apple cider spice mulling kit for $16
- A special sage honey with honeycomb priced at $32
- A gift set of signature fruit spreads, including a new strawberry jam alongside existing orange marmalade and raspberry, for $42
The fruit spread collection achieved notable recognition, securing a spot on Oprah's Favorite Things list just days after its release.
Kitchen Controversy Sparks Concern
However, the Thanksgiving preparations were slightly marred by a kitchen hygiene observation. The day before the holiday, Markle shared a short Instagram clip demonstrating her turkey preparation.
While the Duchess appeared to wash her hands after seasoning the raw bird, eagle-eyed viewers noted she kept all her jewellery on during the handling of the raw meat. This detail sparked a wave of concern among followers about potential cross-contamination and kitchen safety protocols.
Despite this minor controversy, Markle's concluding message in her email remained positive and warm, wishing her subscribers a "Thanksgiving with full hearts and full bellies" and reiterating that their support "means the world" to her.
