In a rare and tender glimpse into her home life, Meghan Markle gave fans a peek at a peaceful day spent foraging with her daughter, Lilibet.
Set in their sunny Montecito surroundings, the Duchess of Sussex shared a video on Instagram showing the two collecting fresh fruits together—a quiet moment of joy away from the headlines and spotlights.
Nature Time in Montecito with Matching Style Touches
The clip shows Meghan, now 43, dressed casually in a crisp white shirt and black shorts, standing beside her four-year-old daughter on a rustic wooden bridge.
As Lilibet explored the bushes for ripe fruit, Meghan gently brushed her daughter’s hair—while someone behind the camera captured the moment across a babbling stream.
Lilibet looked picture-perfect in a light pink outfit and a £35 rainbow crossbody bag from Jellycat, a British brand well-loved in royal households.
In fact, Jellycat toys have long been a favorite among the Prince and Princess of Wales’s children too.
The Jellycat Connection to Both Royal Families
Jellycat’s cuddly, smiley toys have popped up in royal photos before—Princess Charlotte famously posed with one back in 2015.
And just recently, Prince William revealed that Jellycat toys are basically a form of “currency” in their household.
At a Buckingham Palace garden party in May, William and Catherine received Jellycat plush toys from nine-year-old Mateo Robayna, whose late sister Liz Hatton had inspired the couple deeply.
William received a quirky “Pickled Onion” toy, while Kate got a “Tarte au citron”—a plush lemon tart that perfectly matched her yellow outfit that day.
A Thoughtful Gift Inspired by a Remarkable Teen
Liz Hatton, who passed away in November at just 17, had captured the nation’s heart with her passion for photography and her strength during her battle with terminal cancer.
When William invited her to photograph an event at Windsor Castle in October, he and Catherine went out of their way to make it special—serving her a lemon drizzle cake after learning it was her favorite.
Her brother Mateo chose the lemon tart plushie for Kate and the pickled onion for William, explaining both had been among Liz’s favorites.
According to their mother, Vicky, both royals asked if Mateo was sure about giving away the toys—but he insisted, saying it’s what Liz would have wanted.
Meghan’s Lifestyle Brand ‘As Ever’ Makes a Fresh Comeback
Back in Montecito, Meghan also used her Instagram post to tease new additions to her lifestyle brand, As Ever.
In the video featuring her and Lilibet’s fruit-picking adventure, viewers caught glimpses of upcoming products, including fruit spreads and dried flower sprinkles.
The post was captioned: “A little behind the scenes of @asever.
Hope you enjoy your treats when they arrive this week!”
A Sell-Out Launch and a Personal Touch
The latest post follows the hugely successful restock of As Ever products—just two months after Meghan’s April debut sold out within the first hour.
Ahead of the June 20 restock, Meghan had teased fans with a playful announcement: “Oh yes, honey… sweet things await.”
In a newsletter, she expressed heartfelt thanks to customers, saying she hadn’t expected such a huge response.
But she also admitted that behind the scenes, things weren’t always so smooth.
Building a Brand Comes with Tears and Lessons
On a bonus episode of her Confessions of a Female Founder podcast featuring Tina Knowles (yes, Beyoncé’s mom), Meghan opened up about the emotional journey behind launching As Ever.
She admitted she’s shed more than a few tears while trying to build something solid, sharing that she decided to pause restocking until the business felt “stable and ready.”
She also reflected on whether the early scarcity of products—meant to generate buzz—may have frustrated some buyers.
“I don’t want you to eat that jam once every six months,” she explained. “I want that to be on your shelf all the time.”
Meghan Blends Royal Warmth with Entrepreneurial Drive
Whether she’s quietly building her wellness brand, enjoying time in the garden with her daughter, or offering glimpses of everyday motherhood, Meghan continues to walk the line between royal familiarity and modern businesswoman.
The latest post captures both—a sweet, personal moment with Lilibet and a teaser for her next big lifestyle move.