Oprah Puts Meghan Markle's As Ever $250 Basket on Her Favorite Things List for a Second Year
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Oprah Winfrey has given Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand the ultimate holiday seal of approval — for the second year in a row.
The media mogul unveiled her 2026 Favorite Things list on Thursday, November 12, a 79-product gift guide marking the list's 30th anniversary. Among the picks is a $250 Signature Basket from Meghan's As Ever brand.
It is the second year running that As Ever has made the cut. Last year, Oprah selected the brand's $42 Signature Fruit Spread Gift Set.
"Who doesn't love a beautifully made picnic hamper? And this one from As Ever will surely bring delight and deliciousness. It's filled with fruit spreads, chocolates, herbal teas and a candle — all curated by the Duchess herself," the description on Oprah Daily reads.
What's Inside the $250 Basket
The Signature Basket is filled with As Ever favorites: the brand's signature fruit spreads, flower sprinkles, herbal peppermint, hibiscus and lemon ginger teas, and the As Ever x Compartés botanical confections chocolate bar trio.
Rounding out the basket is the brand's signature candle, No. 519 — a nod to Meghan and Prince Harry's wedding date, May 19, 2018. Its description calls it "the feeling of warm sunshine and blue skies, surrounded by love and laughter," inspired by Meghan's wedding day.
The basket is part of As Ever's 2026 holiday collection, which also features an advent calendar inspired by the couple's Montecito home and the brand's first dog toy, pet-approved by their dog Pula.
Oprah's Favorite Things has been one of the most influential gift guides in America since it began in 1996, and a single appearance on the list can send a product selling out within hours. For a young brand like As Ever, which Meghan launched in 2024, a second consecutive year on the list is a powerful endorsement — and a sign of how far the business has come in a short time.
The 2026 list itself is a milestone edition. With 79 products, it marks 30 years since Oprah first shared her favorite things with viewers, and this year she says it includes "something for just about everybody," from cozy loungewear and beauty finds to kitchenware and tech.
A Celebration on Both Sides
As Ever celebrated the news on Instagram, writing: "The Signature Basket is on @oprahdaily Oprah's Favorite Things! Filled with As ever favorites, it's part of our limited-edition Gift Basket Collection, thoughtfully curated for the season of giving. From sweet treats to hosting essentials, there's a basket for every occasion."
Meghan, 45, also shared the news in her brand's newsletter, quoting Oprah's praise for her fruit spreads: "Before my neighbor Meghan started her business, she shared her homemade recipes with us. I love to drizzle it on an English muffin or yogurt or ice cream. I also love bringing a jam or preserves as a hostess gift, and with this pretty box set of orange marmalade and raspberry and strawberry spreads, just add a bow and you're ready to go."
"We're honored to be included in the season's quintessential guide to gifting," Meghan wrote. "So much love is poured into each recipe to bring the brightness and warmth of the garden to your home in every season."
Oprah, 72, also hosted a special holiday episode of The Oprah Podcast on Prime Video on November 12, gifting her favorites to a group of unsuspecting caregivers — the first time in 15 years she has hosted such an episode.
The two women have a long history. Oprah attended Meghan and Harry's royal wedding in 2018, and the couples later became neighbors in Montecito, California. Their relationship took center stage in March 2021, when Harry and Meghan sat down with Oprah for a bombshell interview about their experiences within the royal family.
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