Overview
- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex returned to the UK last week and have settled outside London with their two children enrolled in school in England at a location kept private for security reasons.
- Meghan posted on As Ever’s official Instagram that the brand will launch Reserve Brut, described as a Méthode Champenoise sparkling wine sourced from Napa Valley.
- Reserve Brut is the third wine from As Ever, following a Napa rosé and a Marlborough sauvignon blanc, and the launch follows Meghan’s decision earlier this year to take full control of the brand.
- King Charles and senior royals were reportedly notified days before the couple’s arrival, the Sussexes will remain private, non-working royals, and some reports say the Prince and Princess of Wales were unhappy about the move.
- Key practical issues remain unresolved: reporting differs on whether Meghan will run As Ever from the UK or manage it by travelling to California, the family will keep their Montecito home, and security and the cost of protection are active concerns for their daily life.