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Meghan Markle Releases Mother's Day Candles Inspired by Children's Birthdates
Meghan Markle introduced two $64 candles in her As Ever Mother's Day collection, each tied to her children's birthdates and royal titles. The launch follows trademarking of the children's names and includes promotional glimpses of family activities. New York Post reported criticism from a palace source over the use of HRH titles for profit.
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Meghan Markle launched the As Ever range, including two $64 candles as part of her Mother’s Day collection released on Wednesday. The products, Signature Candle No. 506 and No. 604, draw inspiration from her children's birthdates.
New York Post reported that this move has drawn scrutiny for using the children's royal titles in marketing. Signature Candle No. 506 is described as inspired by Prince Archie of Sussex’s birthdate, featuring notes of ginger, neroli, and cashmere.
Signature Candle No. 604 draws from Princess Lilibet of Sussex’s birthdate, with notes of amber, santal, and water lily. These details appear in As Ever promotional materials. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry trademarked Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s names, emails, social media handles, and domain names, according to Page Six.
New York Post reported a palace source described the sales pitch as 'an outrageous use of their titles' and noted that Queen Elizabeth II never intended for the HRH titles to be used for profit.
They are listed on the royal website with their official titles. Meghan Markle included Princess Lilibet in online promos for her As Ever collaboration with High Camp Supply last month.
Lilibet helped with flower arrangements in photos on Markle’s Instagram account to promote the collaboration. Markle was seen running across grass with daughter Lilibet in those promos. A teaser video from February 2025 showed Meghan Markle with her children in their garden and kitchen before launching As Ever.
