The Duchess of Sussex is looking to make the next year bigger than ever for her lifestyle brand, as she plans on releasing new products and making in roads in the publishing world
The past 12 months proved a huge year for Meghan Markle, as she launched her brand As Ever and debuted her Netflix show With Love, Meghan, solidifying herself in the lifestyle space. And it seems 2026 will be even bigger for the Duchess of Sussex, as she has set her sights on a major expansion for her brand.
According to an insider, Meghan is in talks to release a cookbook in the first few months of the year, with the book coinciding with a drop of new products with As Ever. While Meghan undertook several projects last year, it is believed she will focus solely on the growth of her lifestyle brand in 2026.
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The insider told the Daily Mail: “Meghan is looking at a cookbook for early 2026, and there will be more lifestyle products coming in the spring. 2026 is looking like another big year for her. There will be more wine and definitely more homeware too. But she will ease off selling her biscuit and crepe kits.”
The book is believed to be inspired by the two seasons of her Netflix series, with recipes from the programme allegedly featuring in the cookbook, as well as other favourites she has shared on her Instagram.
While Meghan has alluded to grand plans for 2026, she has yet to confirm any major projects for the coming year. The Mirror has reached out to Meghan’s representatives for comment.
In 2025, the Duchess of Sussex was committed to growing her lifestyle brand, as she made the foray into homewares with her Christmas gifting range.
Meghan launched her As Ever brand in March 2025 at the same time the first season of her Netflix show aired, which mainly focused on her now famous jams and baking mixes. Throughout the year however, she pivoted into selling wines, honey, tea, and a range of other edibles.
While Meghan’s products are available exclusively on her website, the Duchess of Sussex collaborated with Soho House in Hollywood in late 2025 for a rare pop-up shop, giving fans the chance to finally buy her products in person.
As part of Meghan’s 2026 expansion project, it has been reported that she is interested in more pop-up shops, but according to an insider, the potential for more in-person shops is dependent on how well her Netflix Christmas special performed.
The insider told the Daily Mail: “They (Netflix) are monitoring the Christmas show to see if it picks up, before they do any proper pop-ups or experiences.”
While Netflix has yet to release viewing numbers for the Christmas special of the show, it received mixed reviews from industry critics. Times columnist Hilary Rose described the show as “unfathomable”, adding that it includes “four pointless crafts, three random ‘friends’, two unseen kids, one English prince and a duchess in a pear tree, or at least making pear syrup.”
The Express’ Emily Ferguson gave a much more positive review, claiming the show gives “some handy tips on wrapping awkward items such as cuddly toys and wine bottles.” She wrote: “The special one-off episode, released on the same day the Royal Family welcomes the German President and First Lady to Windsor Castle for a three-day state visit, balances festive fun with personal anecdotes that are sure to please her fan base.”
