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Meghan Markle Marks Anniversary by Selling Wedding‑Linked 'Signature' Candle

Using unseen wedding photos and numbered branding, the drop signals an expansion of Meghan’s lifestyle business, prompting renewed scrutiny of commercial ties to royal life.

Overview

  • Meghan uploaded previously unseen images from her 2018 wedding to Instagram and As Ever promoted a numbered anniversary candle during May 19–20, 2026.
  • The product, called 'Love at first light' and labeled No. 519 as a nod to the May 19 wedding date, is described on As Ever as the brand’s 'signature scent.'
  • As Ever lists the candle at about £48 ($64), says each is hand‑poured in California and presented in a ceramic vessel, and describes scent notes of Moroccan mint, white tea leaves, and woodsy cardamom.
  • The launch continues As Ever’s move into fragrance and apothecary and uses personal archive imagery and social media to drive storytelling and product positioning.
  • The release revives questions tied to the 2020 Megxit terms and past criticism over commercial projects linked to quasi‑royal moments, which may fuel further media scrutiny of how royal associations are used in private business.