Meghan Markle's sweet nods to family in new collection that fans missed

Meghan Markle's new holiday collection for As Ever included a few sweet nods to her family, Prince Harry, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. The Duchess of Sussex unveiled her first festive collection on Tuesday evening.

As Ever's holiday range includes new additions to her usual products, such as two candles inspired by her wedding date and her birthday, retailing for £48 each, mulling kits and a new sparkling wine. Expanding her range of spreads, Meghan also introduced a signature fruit spread gift set containing raspberry, orange marmalade and strawberry varieties for £31. Elsewhere in the collection, she launched a wildflower and orange blossom Honey Duo Gift Set priced at £46.

Here, the Express looks at the products that are a sweet tribute to her family and special moments.

The signature candle - named 519 - is said to be "inspired by the ease and joy of a day that holds Meghan's most cherished memories - her wedding day", May 19, 2018, according to the company's website.

The website's description notes that the scent brings feelings of "warm sunshine and blue skies, surrounded by love and laughter."

The brand said that Bright and refreshing, the candle's scent includes notes of Moroccan mint leaf, white tea leaves, and a back note of woodsy cardamom, which will fill the room with "a soothing, welcoming fragrance" that is Meghan's favourite.

Moroccan mint leaf is also a key note as the Sussex couple visited Morocco in February 2019, their last trip before they welcomed Archie in May.

As Ever's second candle is an ode to Meghan Markle's birthday and hometown.

The Duchess of Sussex was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, on August 4.

The brand said it celebrates the warmed in Meghan's home, as well as being a nod to her birthday.

It is said to fill the room with "fragrant sweet wood, delicate florals, and California wildflowers," with its notes featuring water lotus, earthy sandalwood, and Californian poppy.

As Ever said: "Each candle in the series reflects a memory or mood connected to Meghan's own rituals and joyful memories."

Meghan also released her brand's first-ever sparkling wine - a 2021 Vintage Napa Valley Brut, which costs £67 ($89).

The new blend, sourced from California's Napa Valley pinot noir and chardonnay grapes using the traditional Méthode Champenoise, features "gentle notes of green apple and pear, accents of citrus and white peach, and a subtle hint of starfruit for balanced brightness and a crisp, elegant finish".

The wine is a sweet nod to Harry and Meghan's home in Montecito, California, as Napa Valley is close by. It is also a sweet nod to Princess Lilibet's birthday, who was born on June 4, 2021.

The new holiday range was revealed through a post on Instagram, which saw the duchess picking apples, wrapping gifts and basting a turkey.

When asked at an event earlier in October whether her As Ever goods would soon be available in stores, Meghan said she may look to strike a partnership with large retailers "in the next couple of years."

The collection comes as the Duchess of Sussex prepares to launch a holiday special on streaming giant Netflix.