On Thursday, December 25, the Duchess of Sussex released a holiday-themed email newsletter for her lifestyle brand, As Ever. Instead of festive praise, the message drew criticism from some readers, who labeled it “shallow and sad” and suggested it hinted at deeper personal or marital struggles.
“And her actually sending this out makes her day seem shallow and sad as it juxtaposes with real royal family celebrations. What a failure she is,” one social media user wrote.
Inside Meghan’s Christmas Newsletter
The email, sent to subscribers on Christmas morning, outlined Meghan and Harry’s holiday traditions at their Montecito, California home with their two children.
While As Ever newsletters throughout 2025 have focused on seasonal updates and product launches, this edition centered on Meghan’s personal Christmas experience, mentioning dim sum, board games, music, and spending the day in pajamas.
She described Christmas Eve in detail, writing:
“Last night, I was nibbling the remnants of our Christmas Eve feast (dim sum this year), wrapping a few last-minute gifts, and tiptoeing down the stairs with my husband to make sure ‘Santa’ had enjoyed his cookies and ‘the reindeer’ had eaten their carrots.”
“Anything to maintain the morning magic of Christmas through our children’s eyes.”
Meghan then shared her plans for Christmas Day itself:
“I plan to spend today cuddled up with my family – maybe pajamas all day, some Scrabble or Sequence… music playing, candles flickering, dogs snoring, endless grazing; the laughter, the sidebars, the deep breaths (you know the ones), the fun, and the memories.”
A Quiet Holiday Compared to the Royal Family
The message ended with a warm greeting to readers:
“I hope that whether you’re cozied up in your pajamas like we are, or dressed to the nines, whether you’re with a huge gathering, with your partner, your kids, or on your own – wherever you happen to find yourself today reading this note – that you know I am wishing you a very Merry Christmas, and all the blessings that come with it.”