Meghan Markle unveils As Ever holiday line with candles and wine

Meghan Markle on Tuesday unveiled the first holiday collection from her lifestyle brand As Ever, rolling out a range of home and entertaining products — including two new handpoured candles, California honeys, artisanal fruit spreads, mulling spice kits and a limited edition Napa Valley sparkling wine — available exclusively on asever.com. The duchess promoted the collection in an Instagram reel that shows her preparing a festive tablescape and assembling gifts, accompanied by the caption, "Gifts for giving and gathering, thoughtfully curated to elevate every occasion."

The centerpiece offerings are Signature Candle No. 519 and Signature Candle No. 084, each housed in ceramic vessels and priced at $64. As Ever says No. 519 is its signature scent and ties to Markle’s wedding date, May 19, while No. 084 is described as evoking the scent of home and nods to her August 4 birthday. Product descriptions emphasize memory and ritual, with No. 519 described as bright and tealike and No. 084 carrying warmer notes such as sandalwood and lotus.

The collection also includes a limited 2021 Vintage Napa Valley Brut, produced with pinot noir and chardonnay using traditional méthode champenoise,...