Meghan Markle’s As Ever Christmas collection has received public recognition from television presenter Oprah Winfrey, who featured the Duchess of Sussex’s Signature Basket in her annual 2026 holiday gift guide.
The hamper, which costs £188 ($250), was highlighted in a post published by Oprah Daily, describing it as a gift filled with fruit spreads, chocolates, herbal teas and a candle.
The publication praised the basket as a suitable option for people who enjoy picnic hampers and gifts containing food products.
However, the Signature Basket was the only one of Meghan’s seven Christmas hampers included in Oprah’s recommendations. The other offerings are priced between £159 and £404, with the most expensive costing $535.
Meghan’s Library Basket Tops the Collection at $535
The most expensive item in the As Ever festive hamper range is The Library Basket, which sells for £404 ($535).
Marketed as a gift for a quiet evening at home, the wicker basket contains a double-deck parlour card set, a leather notebook, a bookmark, a coaster set, two signature candles and a limited-edition As Ever matchbox.
Customers can also request an additional decorative bow at no extra cost.
Another expensive option is the Candle Lover’s Basket, priced at £309 ($410). It contains three candles valued at $64 each, a Two-Wick Holiday Candle priced at $98 and a limited-edition As Ever matchbox.
Afternoon Tea and Pantry Hampers Carry Premium Prices
The Duchess’s collection also includes hampers designed around food, refreshments and entertaining.
The Afternoon Tea Basket costs £247 ($328) and contains Herbal Peppermint Tea, Herbal Hibiscus Tea, Herbal Lemon Ginger Tea, a Honey Duo Gift Box, two spice kits, a signature fruit spread gift box and a chocolate bar gift box.
The Pantry Basket is priced at £195 ($259) and features products intended for sharing, including the Signature Fruit Spread Gift Box, Honey Duo Gift Box, flower sprinkles and three herbal tea varieties.
It also includes Hot Toddy Mulling Spice and Spiced Cider Mulling Spice kits.
Parlour and Hostess Baskets Complete the Range
The Parlour Basket is marketed as a gift for people who enjoy games and social gatherings during the festive season.
Priced at $242 (£148), according to the supplied product information, it contains playing cards, an As Ever x Compartés Botanical Confections Chocolate Bar Trio, two mulling spice kits and Signature Candle No. 084.
The Hostess Basket is the least expensive option in the collection, retailing for £159 ($211).
Described as an introduction to the As Ever brand, it contains products similar to those featured in the company’s Go-To Hostess Gift set, which sells for $155 (£117).
Buckingham Palace Offers Christmas Hampers at Lower Prices
Meghan’s festive collection comes as Buckingham Palace and Highgrove promote their own Christmas gift offerings.
Highgrove’s most expensive hamper costs £475 and contains 19 selected products. However, the royal collection also includes several more affordable options priced below £100.
The Sweet Treats Hamper costs £70 and contains chocolate chip shortbread biscuits, clotted cream fudge, salted caramel chocolate, chocolate bars and a tin of hot chocolate.
Other options include the Highgrove Taster Christmas Hamper, priced at £85, and the Taste of Christmas Hamper, which sells for £95.
Buckingham Palace has also introduced hand-finished Christmas tree decorations, including a corgi wearing a crown in reference to the late Queen Elizabeth II, alongside its Royal Festive Pantry food collection.
Meghan’s $148 Advent Calendar Compared With Palace’s $12 Version
The price difference between the two festive collections is also reflected in their chocolate advent calendars.
Meghan’s As Ever advent calendar costs £112 ($148) and contains 24 chocolates produced in collaboration with Los Angeles-based chocolatier Compartés.
The limited-edition calendar is available exclusively in the United States and features an illustration of the California mansion where Meghan and Prince Harry lived for six years.
Its countdown numbers are described as hand-painted using Meghan’s own handwriting and edible gold lustre.
The chocolates include strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and orange marmalade flavours, alongside a special chocolate decorated with Meghan’s flower sprinkles.
By comparison, Buckingham Palace’s King Chocolate advent calendar costs £12. The 95g product contains 24 chocolates and features designs inspired by three royal residences, including Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The Palace has also introduced an unfilled advent calendar starting at £25, featuring a winter illustration of Buckingham Palace. Buyers can purchase separate items to fill it, including £5 chocolate coins, £7 Balmoral honey, a £12 hand cream and a £43 bag charm.
As Ever Expands Its Festive Product Collection
Meghan’s Christmas hampers form part of a wider festive product launch announced last month.
Additional products include a $130 heirloom handwoven rattan charger set and a blue-and-white porcelain teapot priced at $98.
The collection also features the Penny for Your Thoughts leather notebook, which costs $98, and the limited-edition Signature Two-Wick Holiday Candle, also priced at $98.
The candle features fragrance notes of pine, berry, cashmere and clove and is marketed as a seasonal product.
Other additions include a $75 Trophy Chocolate Bar Gift Set containing five limited-edition chocolate bars produced with Compartés.
A curated popcorn collection is also available for $65. The product features milk chocolate, white chocolate and salted popcorn varieties topped with Meghan’s signature flower sprinkles.
The As Ever Christmas collection is currently available for purchase in the United States.
