The Duchess of Sussex is releasing a “Hostess Basket,” which features a leather As Ever tag and is filled with several goodies, including peppermint and lemon-and-ginger teas, different fruit spreads, flower sprinkles and scented candles.
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A price for the wicker basket is not listed and it was listed as “coming soon” in Markle’s recently released As Ever newsletter.
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Additionally, the “Suits” alum, 45, is also releasing a chocolate-filled advent calendar ($148), which was created in collaboration with Los Angeles chocolatier Compartés, as well as a trio of chocolate bars and a double-deck parlour card set.
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“The holidays have a way of reminding us how much joy can be found in the moments that make up a life,” read the newsletter.
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“They invite us to gather a little closer, to make things with our hands, to set the table with care, and to give generously to the people we love,” it added.
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“This season’s collection was created in that same spirit, with pieces to share, savor, gift, and make part of your own traditions.”
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On Instagram, Markle reflected on her past and how far she’s come with her brand, saying, “When I was about eight years old I started my own business making handmade scrunchies I sewed on my grandmother’s Singer sewing machine and sold for $1 a piece.”
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“I sold Girl Scout cookies, had lemonade stands, worked in a frozen yogurt shop and had countless other jobs.
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“As I shared years ago on The Tig (PS, love you ladies @thetiglets): “Behind every successful woman is herself” – and that’s true… but there’s more: a community of love, a squad of support, an amazing team,” she continued.
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“As I pinch myself looking at how this brand has grown, and as we introduce our holiday collection, I feel very proud, and grateful.”
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So proud of what we are creating together.
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Markle’s holiday collection comes weeks after Buckingham Palace released its new range of wicker royal hampers.
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The hampers — which are sold between $60 and $200 — are filled with a range of items, depending on the type you purchase.
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The Buckingham Palace Christmas Hamper ($192.50) is filled with a Christmas gingerbread chocolate bar, ginger mini shortbread, a chutney gift set, mince pies, orange-chocolate Christmas biscuits, traditional Christmas pudding and the official 2026 Buckingham Palace Christmas bauble.
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The Pamper Hamper ($185.88) includes items from the Bath and Body collection such as rose bath salts and crown-embroidered slippers.
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The palace is also selling a chocolate-filled advent calendar ($15.93) where consumers can “discover 24 days of delicious milk chocolate behind each charming door.”
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Page Six has reached out to Buckingham Palace and Markle’s reps for comment but did not immediately hear back.
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Markle faced several public accusations of copying other brands across her lifestyle and media ventures.
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That February, Markle faced another roadblock after a New York City clothing brand under the name As Ever spoke out, saying they were aware of the actress’ new business name and were “not affiliated.
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“This venture started back in 2015 when I reworked vintage military to make our signature tanker pant for my wife, Astrid Dahl as a side hobby.
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It was followed by a pink jumpsuit that quickly became a cult classic,” the small company’s owner, Mark Kolski, said on Instagram.
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Eagle-eyed fans also called out the striking similarities between Markle’s Netflix show, “With Love, Meghan,” and Pamela Anderson’s Flavour Network cooking series, “Pamela’s Cooking With Love.”
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