Meghan Markle’s As Ever brand released its 2026 holiday catalog with a personal message about finding joy in life’s small moments, including“evening snuggles”with Archie, 7, and Lilibet, 5. The warm note focuses on family and gratitude, and it reads like a mom reflecting on a big year. It also arrived during a very complicated news cycle for her family.
Her estranged father, Thomas Markle, is under investigation over allegations involving child sex abuse images, claims he denies as“sick lies.”Meghan said she is“deeply distressed”by the allegations and has been aware of them since 2018. In her statement, she explained that any distance from her father was for one reason: to protect her children. The Sussexes reportedly left the UK after moving back in August.
The story raises familiar questions about celebrity brands, family loyalty, and how public figures navigate personal crises in front of an audience. For Meghan, the through-line is clear: her kids come first. Do you think a personal brand post should ever share space with a family scandal, or should the two stay separate?
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