Meghan Markle is getting a jump on the holiday season with her new As Ever product launch: a $148 advent calendar. The limited-edition calendar contains 24 handcrafted chocolates inspired by Markle’s Montecito garden, while the packaging features an illustration of their mansion. Critics quickly took to social media to question both the price tag and the packaging illustration, calling into question Markle and Prince Harry’s constant pleas for privacy. Keep reading for more information.
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Meghan Markle Launches $150 Advent Calendar
The advent calendar launched on Thursday, October 1 as a collaboration between As Ever and Los Angeles-based chocolatier Compartés. Priced at $148, the box contains 24 handcrafted chocolates, with flavors inspired by Meghan's favorite As Ever products as well as produce from her garden. The assortment includes strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and orange marmalade flavors, as well as a dark chocolate ganache truffle and a chocolate topped with Markle’s signature flower sprinkles.
On the As Ever website, the calendar is described as "a magical celebration of the season" and a "keepsake design inspired by Meghan’s Montecito home and garden." Meghan even personalized the packaging with her "personal penmanship" and an illustration of the Sussexes' Montecito mansion.
Social Media Reactions
Across social media platforms, users reacted with disbelief over Markle's advent calendar. "Who does she think is going to sustain her ludicrous As Ever items?" one person asked. "She obviously lives in a different world."
"She is a global con artist," wrote another user.
"Overpriced rubbish that Markle thinks she can add 1000% profit and people will flock to buy," said a third person.
"Why would anyone spend such a ridiculous amount on crap like that?" asked another. "Those people must be very pretentious and have more money than sense."
"We're terrified of people knowing where we live in the UK or what our house looks like, but here's our CA mansion in living color on the front of the cardboard advent calendar," joked another. "Enjoy!"
"$148 for an advent calendar?" said another. "That better come with a personal visit from her and a side of royal tea. just another reminder that some people really live in a different world."
"The grifter never stops grifting," a final user wrote.
