The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, and her family are bustling with preparations for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday through an herb harvesting “campaign” right in their private Montecito garden. This heartwarming preparation process was revealed in the latest newsletter from her lifestyle brand, As ever, offering a rare glimpse into the participation of every member of the Sussex family.

Meghan Markle As Ever honey.

Inspiration from the Home Garden and New Product

 

The official As ever newsletter announced its newest product, Sage Honey with Honeycomb, inspired directly by the family’s daily life. The Duchess revealed that the delicate, herbaceous flavor of sage (the Santa Barbara varietal) is one of her personal favorites.

“The photos you’ve seen on Instagram of Meghan strolling through the beautiful purple rows are actually flowering sage,” the newsletter stated. Meghan not only uses sage for cooking but also infuses it into oils and uses it to perfume special batches of honey from her backyard bees.

The Unexpected Roles of the Royal Children

 

What moved fans the most was the participation of the youngest members. The newsletter described “sun-drenched moments” where Archie and Lilibet are “running in tow” while Harry “checks on the bees,” affirming the simple yet magical quality of their life.

The new honey is introduced as “aromatic and earthy, epicurean in its depth of flavor,” and is suggested for flexible use, from drizzled on the Thanksgiving turkey to used in vinaigrettes.

Simple Thanksgiving Traditions and Iconic Guests

 

Beyond her business activities, Meghan maintains “pretty low-key” Thanksgiving traditions in Montecito. She always welcomes her mother, Doria Ragland, who lives nearby, to join them.

The Duchess also reaffirmed her “open-door policy,” always making room for friends who don’t have family. This led to a memorable moment in 2023 when feminist icon Gloria Steinem made a pilgrimage to the Sussex home to celebrate with them.

For Meghan, the top priority during the holidays is creating magic for Archie and Lilibet. She expressed her joy that she can now enjoy every moment “through their lens.”