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Meghan Markle fans ‘terrorize’ British priests for criticizing her advent calendar

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Grant, N. (2026, October 7). Meghan Markle fans ‘terrorize’ British priests for criticizing her advent calendar. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/06/royal-family/meghan-markle-fans-terrorize-british-priests-for-critcizing-her-advent-calendar/

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British priests Daniel French and Chris Phillips faced backlash from fans of Meghan Markle after criticizing her £112 ($148) chocolate advent calendar as expensive, instead recommending a more affordable alternative. The criticism triggered angry responses on social media where some accused the priests of being "evil" and "satan spawn." This incident highlights tensions surrounding Meghan's holiday offerings and their reception among supporters and critics alike.

Written by AI on 2026-10-07, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Meghan Markle's fans, known as the Sussex Squad, have aggressively criticized and harassed two British priests on social media for criticizing her new £112 (£148 USD) advent calendar, which includes 24 handcrafted chocolates from Los Angeles-based chocolatier Compartés. Anglican priest Rev Daniel French suggested his followers consider a cheaper, Fairtrade Christian advent calendar priced at £5.99 that also supports charity. This sparked angry responses on social media with some calling the priests derogatory names like "evil" and "satan spawn," leading one of them to lock down their account for protection. The debate highlights tensions between luxury consumerism and traditional religious practices during Christmas.

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Meghan Markle fans have been accused of “terrorizing” two British priests after they criticized her pricey advent calendar and suggested a cheaper, more traditional alternative, the Daily Mail reported. uncertain

Mail → accuse → alternative

The Duchess of Sussex, 45, is selling a luxury advent calendar filled with 24 chocolates for £112, or about $148, in collaboration with Los Angeles-based chocolatier Compartés. asserted

Duchess → sell → Compartés

The online feud began after Rev. Daniel French, an Anglican priest and London university chaplain, weighed in on Meghan’s new As Ever holiday offering. asserted

French → begin → offering

French instead urged his followers to consider a $8 Christian advent calendar from the Meaningful Chocolate Company that includes Fairtrade chocolate, a Christmas story and activity booklet, while supporting the Leprosy Mission. asserted

that → urge → Mission

His post prompted a barrage of angry responses from some members of the so-called “Sussex Squad”, with critics branding him “evil” and “satan spawn” and accusing him of having an “ugly heart for a so-called Christian.” Father Chris Phillips, a priest in southwest London, then backed French on X, writing that he had “encountered the Sussex Squad on here.” Phillips subsequently faced his own wave of hostile messages and eventually locked his account and blocked some Meghan supporters, according to the Daily Mail. uncertain

Phillips → prompt → Mail

One critic accused the priests of using their platforms to attack Meghan, while another called them “sorry excuses for Christianity.” asserted

another → accuse → Christianity

The controversy comes as Meghan continues to expand her As Ever lifestyle brand, including a new holiday collection that has drawn comparisons to Buckingham Palace’s festive offerings. asserted

that → come → offerings

Her “Hostess Basket” features teas, fruit spreads, flower sprinkles and scented candles, while the collection also includes the $148 chocolate advent calendar. asserted

collection → feature → calendar

The advent calendar kerfuffle threatens to mar the first Christmas across the pond for the Sussexes after their shocking return to England earlier this year. asserted

kerfuffle → threaten → England

Meghan and Prince Harry returned to the UK with their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, in August. asserted

Meghan → return → August

Meghan Markle fans ‘terrorize’ British priests for criticizing her advent calendar

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