Meghan Markle has teased a new product for her lifestyle brand, As Ever, hinting at lavender honey as the next offering. This announcement comes as reports indicate growing uncertainty over her and Prince Harry's planned trip to the United Kingdom next month.
Markle, 44, shared a photograph of amber-colored honey on the As Ever Instagram page with the caption, "A hint of lavender. Coming soon." This would be the fourth honey variant launched by the brand, joining sage, wildflower, and orange blossom.
The potential trip to the UK has been marked by back-and-forth discussions, with critics suggesting the couple may be "playing into the hands of those who say they court drama to sell Meghan's jam." Insiders have expressed concern that King Charles could be dismayed if the planned family meeting does not proceed.
Prince Harry has reportedly been reconsidering bringing their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, to the UK for the first time in four years. Sources close to the situation suggested Harry was "desperate" for his children to see their grandfather and that a visit to Althorp Estate, where Princess Diana is buried, was also planned. One source described the situation as "a total joke and a farce."
The Duke of Sussex's potential reconsiderations are reportedly linked to a denial of his request for police protection during the visit. Harry, who was stripped of his taxpayer-funded security detail after stepping back from royal duties, lost a High Court appeal over the matter. While a reassessment of his security situation was ordered, it has reportedly been "paused," meaning his family's taxpayer-funded protection in the UK would not extend beyond royal residences.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the UK visit, Markle continues to promote her Montecito-based lifestyle venture. Earlier this month, she unveiled a matcha collaboration with wellness drink brand Clevr Blends, in which she is an investor. The brand's recipe for a Strawberry Jam Cold Foam Matcha Latte, however, suggested using a rival brand's preserves, which some fans found "awkward."
Separately, Markle has been seen wearing a new ring that has drawn speculation, with some suggesting it resembles Princess Diana's engagement ring, which Prince William later used to propose to Catherine, the Princess of Wales. However, Prince Harry has denied reports that he and his brother swapped significant items belonging to their mother in his 2023 biography, "Spare."