Meghan Markle talks about the joys of her family life in California in new update for fans

Meghan Markle spoke about the "joy" that she experiences with her family in California in the latest update for her fans. The Duchess of Sussex currently resides in a lavish mansion in Montecito, alongside her husband, Prince Harry and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

Meghan, who launched her lifestyle brand, As Ever, earlier this year, has consistently emphasised that she draws inspiration for it from the things she does at home. In the latest one of As Ever's newsletters promoting its festive collection's gift sets, the brand revealed what the Duchess loves doing at home with her family - harvesting honey.

The newsletter featured various products from As Ever's latest festive collection that fans could purchase for their nearest and dearest just in time for the holiday season.

One of them was the Honey Duo Gift box, priced at £47 ($62), which includes wildflower and orange blossom honey and comes in a special keepsake box.

The brand named it the "gift they'll be buzzing about" and added: "The joy that Meghan experiences with her family, harvesting honey at their home in Montecito, California, has inspired this pair of exceptional limited-edition honeys, each with a delicate flavour all its own. Presented in our signature As ever gift box, this sweet gift brightens a brunch spread, elevates afternoon tea, and makes a delightful honey latte to share with someone you love."

Other gifts include As Ever's jam trio, which was recently featured in Oprah Winfrey's Favourite Things list, and which is "inspired by the preserves our founder, Meghan, creates, shares, and uses every day in her own home", her new sparkling wine and the brand's two new candles.

It comes as the Duchess of Sussex this week announced the release date for the festive edition of her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan.

Meghan revealed her Christmas special will arrive on the streaming platform on December 3.

This will coincide with the King's plans to host a state visit by the president of Germany between December 3-5.

The duchess made the announcement on her Instagram account and shared a look at her festive holiday table - which includes candles, glassware, ribbons, and greenery.