Meghan Markle marked a meaningful return to the place where her path into the royal family first began, sharing a major announcement while she and Prince Harry prepared for the holiday season. The Duchess of Sussex, who has expanded her business ventures throughout the year, stepped out on Wednesday with Harry, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet for a Thanksgiving drive organized by the Archewell Foundation.
With Christmas approaching in both the United States and the United Kingdom, Meghan surprised supporters only hours after the family outing. She reflected on the moment with a message that highlighted how personal the announcement felt.
“Talk about a full circle moment!” Meghan wrote. “In my old stomping ground of West Hollywood, with a brand, family, and friends that have been part of my life for so long.” She mentioned that the neighborhood was “a part of [her] love story with H (since [their] very first date was at a SH restaurant).”
Meghan revealed that her lifestyle brand, As Ever, will partner with Soho House for a pop-up store in Los Angeles. She added, “Open to everyone, full collection available (and yummy @urthcaffe just across the street). Sounds like a good day to me!”
The announcement comes as the Sussexes begin shaping their plans for the holidays. Meanwhile, the royal family is preparing for Kate Middleton’s fifth Together At Christmas carol concert, scheduled for December 5. Invitations for the event are being prepared at Kensington Palace, and senior working royals are completing final engagements before the traditional Christmas break.
Preparations are also underway at Sandringham estate, where the family gathers each year for their holiday reunion. Although relations between Prince Harry and King Charles have shown signs of improvement, it remains unlikely the Sussexes will travel to the UK for Christmas. Royal insiders still expect that greetings may be exchanged, even if visits are not on the calendar.
For Meghan, the week marks not only the return to a familiar place but also the continuation of a year filled with new ventures. Her upcoming collaboration signals another step in expanding her brand while balancing family life and philanthropic work.
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