Meghan Markle has returned to promoting her lifestyle business with the launch of a new honey product as uncertainty continues to surround Prince Harry's planned visit to the United Kingdom and whether the Duchess of Sussex and their two children will accompany him on the trip.
The Duchess announced the latest addition to her As Ever lifestyle brand through the company's Instagram account, introducing Lavender Honey while also restocking Orange Blossom Honey, both priced at $28 (£21). The product launch comes as Prince Harry continues seeking security arrangements that could determine whether the family's first joint visit to Britain in several years proceeds as planned.
In the promotional post, Meghan described Lavender Honey as a "floral gift of summer," adding that it is "softly floral with a delicate warmth that lingers beautifully." The announcement marked her first update on either her personal or business social media accounts in recent weeks, with the campaign featuring product-focused photographs rather than new images of the Duchess herself.
The timing has attracted attention because it coincides with ongoing uncertainty surrounding Harry's anticipated UK schedule. The Duke of Sussex is expected to attend events connected to the countdown toward the next Invictus Games, but no final decision has been announced regarding whether Meghan, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will travel with him.
According to a recent statement from Harry's spokesperson, the Duke continues to examine potential options for the visit. The spokesperson said "The Duke continues to explore every available option to enable the visit to proceed safely and to give his children the opportunity to enjoy the UK." The statement emphasized that security arrangements remain the principal obstacle rather than accommodations or scheduling.
Harry has argued for years that his family requires appropriate police protection while visiting Britain following the removal of their automatic taxpayer-funded security after they stepped back as senior working royals in 2020. The Duke has continued pursuing legal and administrative challenges related to those arrangements, maintaining that comprehensive protection is necessary before bringing Meghan and their children back to the United Kingdom.
If the trip proceeds, Harry is expected to participate in several official engagements linked to his charitable work. His reported itinerary includes an Invictus Games Foundation event at Chatham House, a visit to Birmingham Children's Hospital in his capacity as WellChild patron, meetings with military veterans at the Royal Hospital Chelsea and activities alongside former Invictus Games competitors at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.
Reports have also suggested that Harry hopes to use the visit for private family purposes, including introducing Archie and Lilibet to the burial site of Princess Diana at Althorp Estate. Some reports have additionally indicated that a meeting with King Charles could take place if schedules and circumstances allow, although no official confirmation has been provided by Buckingham Palace.
While attention remains focused on Harry's travel plans, Meghan has continued expanding As Ever despite ongoing trademark issues. The Duchess initially launched the venture under the name American Riviera Orchard before changing the brand after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office declined to register the original trademark because of restrictions involving geographic names.
The trademark process for As Ever also remains incomplete. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted the company an additional six-month extension to satisfy outstanding application requirements. If those conditions are not met within the allotted timeframe, the trademark application could ultimately be abandoned.
