Is this Meghan's new kitchen? Duchess showcases luxurious farmhouse-inspired room in As Ever promo with oak cabinets, stainless steel cooker and marble surfaces

Is this Meghan's new kitchen? Duchess showcases luxurious farmhouse-inspired room in As Ever promo with oak cabinets, stainless steel cooker and marble surfaces

Meghan Markle has showcased a luxurious new kitchen in her latest promotional post for her lifestyle brand As Ever.The Duchess of Sussex, 45, shared an image from her company's official Instagram page that showed her stirring a copper saucepan in a swanky cooking space which featured a stainless steel cooker, oak cabinets and delicate ceramic dishes.'The season of giving is almost here, and we have a few surprises in store,' read the post's caption, with no further details of the 'surprises' given to the account's 887,000 followers.And while there was also no confirmation regarding the location of the photograph, avid fans suspected it may well have been taken in Meghan and Prince Harry's new Cotswolds home - where they relocated from California in August.In the new image, Meghan was seen standing in front of two wooden shelves that held a large chopping board, candles and stylish cookware. Small decorative pieces were also added to complement the farmhouse-style kitchen.Two small As Ever jams were also spotted on the shelves, while the brand's Mulling Spice Kits, which retail for approximately £12 each, were placed proudly on display by the Duchess.A silver wall-mounted tap and white marble kitchen tops highlighted the chic contemporary design of the space, while a pale wooden extractor fan provided a modern touch to the luxury room.Meghan, who is a self-proclaimed lover of cooking, beamed as she kept her hair tied back and embraced the traditional chef uniform with a checkered skirt. To her left appeared to be a plated tart, while a navy blue mixing bowl was placed on the hob. Meghan Markle has showcased a luxurious new kitchen in her latest promotional post for her lifestyle brand As Ever. Source: Instagram / As EverIn-keeping with the fashionable style of the kitchen space, a spot of greenery and fruit were also visible, while a large chopping board and partially eaten pie were also seen on display. Meghan has offered several insights into her new life in Britain with Harry and their two children since they swapped California for the Cotswolds in the summer. Last month, the Duchess shared a 34-second montage which included footage of seven-year-old Archie and five-year-old Lilibet making the most of autumn in the UK. Meanwhile, last week, Meghan launched a £112 advent calendar featuring an illustration of her California home in her first commercial venture since moving back to Britain.The Duchess partnered with Los Angeles gourmet chocolatier Compartés on the 'limited-edition' product for her As Ever business featuring 24 chocolates.The calendar - 'inspired by her Montecito home and garden' - features a festive illustration of the £11million mansion she and Prince Harry called home for six years.A press release declared 'every detail was considered with care, including countdown numbers hand-painted in Meghan's own penmanship using edible gold lustre'.Flavours include strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and orange marmalade, plus what is described as a 'special chocolate finished with Meghan's own flower sprinkles'.Compartés's dark chocolate ganache truffle also features in the calendar, with Meghan's writing said to turn 'each day's reveal into a small, personal moment'.The product is priced at $148 (£112) and will be available to pre-order in the US on As Ever's website from 5pm UK time today, with delivery from early next month. Last week, Meghan launched a £112 advent calendar featuring an illustration of her California home in her first commercial venture since moving back to Britain The Duchess partnered with Los Angeles gourmet chocolatier Compartés on the 'limited-edition' product for her As Ever business featuring 24 chocolatesMeghan's business described this as the 'latest chapter in an ongoing collaboration between the two brands', after the $12 (£9) As Ever x Compartés chocolate bars.Ahead of the product launch, Meghan shared a video of her and Mr Grahm zooming around an unidentified estate on a golf cart on her Instagram Stories.The duchess, who was behind the wheel, could be heard saying 'Hang on!' as Mr Grahm added 'Stay tuned!' and they enjoyed a laugh together.The clip was set to Michael Bublé's hit Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) and captioned 'Christmas planning in June'.Meghan also included early prints of the box's artwork and footage of her beloved black Labrador Pula carrying an As Ever plushie toy in her mouth while the duchess lovingly stroked her head.Ahead of launching the advent calendar, As Ever shared Meghan's top hosting tips, which include having 'as much prepped as possible before guests arrive'.Meghan also advised saving one 'simple task for the end'.In an Instagram post labelled 'Meghan's Hosting Notes', her As Ever firm suggested it should be: 'Something you can finish in the kitchen while everyone settles in.'It added: 'A little preparation goes a long way toward making hosting feel effortless.'The advice was accompanied by a picture of Meghan tying a white apron around her waist.The duchess' Netflix series With Love, Meghan, which offered recommendations for hosting, cooking and crafting, was panned by critics when it was launched alongside As Ever, which sells jam and flower sprinkles, in 2025. Ahead of launching the advent calendar, As Ever shared Meghan's top hosting tips, which include having 'as much prepped as possible before guests arrive'Meghan welcomed her close friend Kelly McKee Zajfen to the UK last month, and Ms McKee Zajfen posted that the duchess has been given a 'loving' reception on her return, which has been 'beautiful to witness'.Last week, Harry and Meghan condemned extraordinarily reckless' international paparazzi who were seen looking into the grounds of their children's school.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's spokesman accused two photographers of an 'unacceptable intrusion into the privacy' of Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five.The young men were wearing backpacks and using a white van when they were spotted circling the perimeter and monitoring children by private security and school staff.Harry and Meghan, who returned to live in the UK after six years in California, are waiting to hear whether they will be given taxpayer-funded security.They pulled Archie and Lili out of their first-choice British school in September after just two days when heavy traffic in the area meant their private security team struggled to stay in a convoy during the school run.The Sussexes stepped down as working royals in 2020 for personal and financial reasons but rumours remain rife as to why they unexpectedly relocated to the UK from California.Speculation ranges from the couple wanting their children to develop a closer relationship with their grandfather King Charles, Meghan seeking a return to acting and the Sussexes wanting to increase their profile.In the run-up to their return, Charles was said to be glad to be able to spend more time with the family but remained adamant they would not be working royals, and there was no half-in, half-out option.Within two weeks of arriving, there was reported pushback from Harry and Meghan after a letter, authorised by the King, was circulated by the Lord Chamberlain to senior stakeholders in the Government and military reiterating the couple were 'private citizens' and setting out guidance on how they should be treated.The duke and duchess were said to be 'surprised' by the formal letter and the couple, who are waiting to hear whether they will be given taxpayer-funded security, were reported to prefer the term 'public figures' instead.

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