Meghan Markle’s latest holiday collection for her lifestyle brand As Ever has sparked comparisons with Buckingham Palace’s official Christmas gift range.
The Duchess of Sussex has introduced a selection of festive products, including a luxury Hostess Basket filled with teas, fruit spreads, scented candles and decorative flower sprinkles.
Her collection also features a $148 chocolate advent calendar created in collaboration with Los Angeles chocolatier Compartés. Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace has unveiled its own seasonal hampers, featuring traditional British treats, teas and festive decorations, alongside a significantly more affordable chocolate advent calendar.
The similarities between the two collections have attracted media attention, particularly over their overlapping gift ideas and contrasting prices. However, both brands offer distinct products, and there is no evidence that either collection was copied from the other. As Ever’s launch marks another expansion of Meghan’s growing lifestyle business ahead of the Christmas season.