Meghan Markle reveals her 'morning ritual' at $29m Montecito home ahead of UK return

Meghan Markle is preparing to turn the page on a new chapter. Two days after news broke that she and Prince Harry are returning to the UK, the Duchess' brand As ever sent out a newsletter with the words: "A new chapter to celebrate." The particular chapter being referenced, though, had nothing to do with their move, but instead the arrival of the brand's Napa Valley Reserve Brut on 3 September.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and their kids, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will be saying goodbye to California and relocating to the UK this month. Ahead of their transatlantic move, As ever revealed the mom of two's "morning ritual" at home in Montecito.

Alongside a picture, thought to be taken at their $29m California home, was a glass flask of peppermint tea lying on the grass. It was captioned: "A small morning ritual 🍵.

"Meghan starts her day with a bag of Peppermint Tea in her water before yoga. Refreshing, simple, and an easy way to ease into the morning."

Meghan has also since "liked" one of As ever's posts, a take on the viral "kinda chic" trend. The carousel featured images of As ever products, including the brand's raspberry spread, spiced cider mulling spice kit, herbal tea and a signature candle.

"Kinda chic to gift your friends their favourite summer berry in a jar," it said, while another read: "Kind of chic to have a tea party for one."

What will happen to Meghan's brand after returning to the UK?

The account's activity appears to confirm reports that the Duchess will continue to maintain her brand after moving to the UK. 

Up until now, much of her social media and website content has been taken at home in California, so it's unclear what direction it will take once she returns to Britain. 

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Meghan launched As Ever at the start of 2025 after rebranding it from its original name, American Riviera Orchard. 

It was originally linked to her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, with the streaming giant as her financial backer. Earlier this year, a spokesperson for Meghan revealed her brand was ready to "stand on its own". 

After initial drops including jam and teas, As Ever has expanded to include lifestyle and homeware items such as candles. 

When are Harry and Meghan coming back to Britain?

The Sussexes are believed to be returning to the UK this month, meaning they will touch down in less than a fortnight. 

Their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, have already been enrolled in British schools and will start in September after starting their education in the US. 

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It comes after Harry and the other claimants in his case against the Daily Mail were ordered to pay £9.5 million in their first costs bill. 

The high-profile figures, also including Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Sir Elton John, sued Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over allegations of unlawful information-gathering.

However, all the claims were dismissed in a judgment on 7 July.