Meghan Markle Launches Advent Calendar Inspired by Her Montecito Home

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While things have been relatively quiet for Meghan Markle since she and Prince Harry moved their family back to the UK, tomorrow, her brand As Ever is set to open preorders for a limited-edition advent calendar featuring an illustration of the Sussex family’s Montecito, California home.

The brand announced news of the collaboration with gourmet Los Angeles chocolatier Compartés in their newsletter with an image of Meghan next to the box (pictured above), writing, “Some things are worth the wait.” As Ever and Compartés first teamed up in December 2025, and collaborated again earlier this year with a Valentine’s Day collection. The advent calendar launch marks their biggest partnership yet.

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A view of the navy blue packaging of the advent calendar in As Ever’s newsletter.

The keepsake calendar features 24 handcrafted chocolates “to sweeten each day,” per the inside description on the box.

The design of the calendar itself features an illustration of Meghan and Harry’s Montecito mansion in a holiday scene, with little details that nod to previously shared photographs of the Sussex home in California—including the two palm trees in their backyard that are referenced in the As Ever logo, and numerous chickens.

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A closer look at the design of the advent calendar.

Per an image shared in the As Ever newsletter today, the chocolates, like the advent calendar, feature numbered labels in what appears to be Meghan’s handwriting.

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Some chocolates in the advent calendar.

The focus on Montecito in the advent calendar is notable. Though the Sussexes moved back to the UK in August, the family is keeping their Montecito house, and their vacation property in Portugal. In 2022, in a profile in The Cut, Meghan said, “We did everything we could to get this house,” referring to their Montecio home. “Because you walk in and go… Joy. And exhale. And calm. It’s healing. You feel free.”

In addition, a representative for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex described their move to the UK as short-term to the New York Times. “On the heels of a wonderful trip with family and friends this summer, Harry and Meghan have decided to spend an extended period in the U.K. this autumn,” the representative said in a statement. “They are excited to have their children spend more time in the country that’s such an important part of their family’s story.” It’s unclear how long the couple do plan to stay in the UK with their children.

Meghan’s best friend, Kelly Zajfen, recently visited the Sussexes at their new home, and posted on Instagram after, “To everyone we’ve met or bumped into, thank you for being so loving to my friend,” referring to Meghan. “It’s been beautiful to witness. She missed you too!”

Emily Burack (she/her) is the Deputy Digital Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, celebrities, the royals, and a wide range of other topics. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma, a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms.