Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, is selling a scented candle for $64 (£50) to celebrate the eighth wedding anniversary of the Duchess and Prince Harry. The candle, named Signature Candle No 519, is described as “modern and elegant” and housed in a “beautiful ceramic vessel”. Its scent is said to evoke “the freshness of a day in the English countryside”, with notes of Moroccan mint, white tea leaves and woodsy cardamom.
The product was promoted on As Ever’s Instagram account, which posted: “The feeling of warm sunshine and blue skies, surrounded by love and laughter. Celebrating 8 years of our founder @meghan and Prince Harry’s love story.” Critics have questioned the timing and pricing, noting that the couple have not lived in the UK since 2020 and that Markle has not visited England since September 2022, aside from stopovers at Heathrow.
The candle has drawn comparisons to other As Ever products, such as jams, which were seen as more relatable. One commentator remarked: “Markle’s jams I understand, because everyone likes jams. I can even understand her other candles. But a candle you have made on the assumption that people will want to celebrate an arbitrary wedding anniversary? Come on.”
The eighth anniversary is traditionally associated with bronze, but As Ever has opted for a scented candle instead. The brand’s website states the candle is “bright and refreshing, with quietly grounding notes” and is intended to mark the couple’s milestone. However, the move has been met with scepticism, with some viewing it as an attempt to monetise a personal occasion.
