Meghan Markle pays homage to Montecito home 1 month after United Kingdom move

See more of our coverage in your search results. Meghan Markle’s latest product proves she’s missing Montecito. The Duchess of Sussex teased the launch of a Christmas advent calendar “inspired by” the garden in her California home via Instagram on Wednesday, one month after her and Prince Harry’s relocation to the United Kingdom. “A little holiday magic is on its way,” the actress, 45, captioned the social media reveal. “24 days of sweet surprises, made for the joy of anticipation. Our first-ever Advent Calendar is coming tomorrow.” Meghan Markle announced Wednesday she is launching a new product paying tribute to her Montecito, California, home. As Ever The Christmas advent calendar was “inspired by” the $14 million property’s gardens. As Ever The upload gave a close-up look at the box, which featured an illustration of the $14 million mansion the couple purchased in 2020. The image also depicted the pair’s chickens, who stayed behind in Montecito when Markle and Harry moved. The numbers on the box, as well as the chocolates themselves, appear to be written in the “Deal or No Deal” alum’s handwriting. An illustration of the mansion is featured on the box. meghan/Instagram The product is also stamped with the As Ever brand logo, an homage to palm trees on the estate. As Ever Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! “A magical celebration of the season,” the inside flap of the calendar reads. “Twenty-four handcrafted chocolates to sweeten each day, thoughtfully inspired by our Montecito garden.” The product, which will set buyers back $148, is also stamped with the As Ever brand logo, a pair of entwined palm trees that pay tribute to the Montecito property. Markle shared throwback footage via Instagram Stories on Thursday from when she and Compartés chocolatier Jonathan Grahm were “Christmas planning in June.” The calendar costs $148. As Ever Markle teamed up with Compartés chocolatier Jonathan Grahm for the product. meghan/Instagram In the video, set to Michael Bublé “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” the duo rode on a golf cart as Markle urged Grahm, 42, to “hang on” and he told social media users to “stay tuned.” The clip ended with Markle and Harry’s dog Pula carrying a plush As Ever raspberry jam plushie in its mouth. The “keepsake” advent calendar’s flavors, according to a Compartés newsletter, will “draw from As Ever favorites,” from the “Suits” alum’s fruit spreads and marmalade to her “own flower sprinkles.” Markle, who launched her brand in 2025, moved across the pond with Harry, 42, and their two kids — Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5 — in August. The Duchess of Sussex and her husband, Prince Harry, purchased the Montecito house in 2020. Splash / SplashNews.com The duo (pictured above in December 2025) recently moved back to the United Kingdom with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. meghan/Instagram While the “With Love, Meghan” star has since laid low, she has been spotted multiple times out and about in the Cotswolds. The little ones are enrolled in school, despite multiple security scares, and Harry, for his part, has stepped out for a slew of public appearances without his wife. Their Montecito home, meanwhile, has “folks still maintaining the property,” with Page Six hearing in September that “no one is moving in.” Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!