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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
King Charles joins health drink trend selling new range of booze-free spirits
The King's offering of teetotal tipples, laced with natural botanicals, are available online and at his Highgrove estate near Tetbury, Glos, for £32 a bottle with gin and an aperative on offer King Charles has become the latest to join in with the teetoal trend of healtheir alternatives to alcohol in an attempt to keep spirits up by selling a range of mood-boosting, booze-free liquors. Teetotal tipples, laced with natural botanicals, are now available online and at the monarch's Highgrove estate near Tetbury, Glos, for £32 a bottle. They come from Smiling Wolf, which uses a blend of nootropics and active ingredients to promote an increase in alpha brainwaves, serotonin, dopamine as well as regulate the mood and decreate anxiety - meaning you feel good from more of the lack of a hangover. The London dry gin is made with a cocktail of pink peppercorns, lemon peel, cardamom and coriander seeds. It is described as 'perfect if you want an uplift and touch of relaxation while enjoying your favourite gin cocktail without the hangover." The second is an aperitive and contains natural mood-enhancing vitamins for a "social buzz." Charles' latest offering comes amid a craze for alternative, booze-free beverages like mushroom coffee and green matcha tea. But His Majesty, 76, is known to enjoy a strong cocktail. Insiders say he enjoys a pre-dinner gin and dry vermouth with a twist of lemon so much that he takes the ingredients with him when abroad. In September, Charles opened a pop-up gin bar at Sandringham using ingredients grown on the estate. His other ventures have included serving up a new range of burgers at the estate's posh restaurant and a pop-up homemade ice-cream stall. Last year, Charles launched his Highgrove Royal Estate Honey, which is produced by bees living on the 1000-acre grounds. The organic honey, which costs a staggering £25 for a 350g jar, is described as "beautifully delicate" and "makes a fantastic gift for food lovers with its distinctive lime flavour." It comes after the Duchess of Sussex recently launched a rival £20 limited edition orange blossom honey as part of her newly re-named lifestyle brand, As Ever. Other products available through Meghan's online shop include a 2023 Napa Valley Rose wine, apricot and raspberry jam, a shortbread cookie making kit and herbal teas. A trademark application also reveals she plans to extend the range to include workout gear and dog treats. Before the brand's official launch, Meghan reportedly sent 50 jars of jam to influencers, including fashion designer Tracy Robbins and Argentine socialite Delfina Balquier, for taste testing. The duchess has received much criticism over the venture, with some branding it a "publicity stunt." Some royal insiders have claimed Meghan's range of preserves inadvertently boosted Highgrove jam sales. Charles' Highgrove Organic Strawberry Preserve, priced at £6.95, reportedly sold out mere hours after Meghan's launch.
Grazia USA
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
Meghan Markle's Wine Launch Features A Sentimental Easter Egg
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, attends the 2023 Variety Power Of Women event at Mother Wolf on November 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/FilmMagic) 'As ever is more than just a brand—it's a love language.' These are the words you'll find on the site of 'As Ever' by Meghan Markle. The latest release from the lifestyle brand reflects this in particular, with the product launch date carrying sentimental significance. The brand released its first line of products in April of this year, with the release selling out within the hour. Announced via Instagram, the second drop followed suit this month, with the entire range of baking mixes, spreads, teas, and other items also selling out. Now, the label is releasing its first alcoholic beverage: a Napa Valley rosé. While no information has been teased about the concoction, the branded bottle was photographed against sparkling water and apricots, suggesting some light, crisp and sweet notes. Meghan Markle / Image: Instagram/aseverofficial Announced on June 25, the wine will be on-site and available for purchase on July 1. This date is significant for the Duchess, marking the birthday of her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana (who would have been 64 this year), and the day Prince Harry first reached out to her. The Prince revealed in his memoir Spare that in 2016, on the date of his mother's birthday, he reached out to Meghan for the first time, after having obtained her information via a mutual friend. 'It occurred to me how uncanny, how surreal, how bizarre, that this marathon conversation should have begun on July 1, 2016. My mother's fifty-fifth birthday,' he mused in his book. Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex attend the Invictus Games One Year To Go Event on February 14, 2024 in Whistler, Canada. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage) The sentimental detail fits the 'As Ever' characteristics and what we've come to expect from the label. Markle's original announcement post regarding the brand's launch encapsulates this well. 'This new chapter is an extension of what has always been my love language, beautifully weaving together everything I cherish.' See 'As Ever' here for more details on the release on July 2, 1:00 AM AEST. 'As Ever' Napa Valley Rosé / Image: Instagram/aseverofficial topics: Meghan Markle, prince harry, Princess Diana, Duchess of Sussex, Duke of Sussex, royals, Royal News, royal family, As Ever, spare, celebrity, celebrity news, WINE, food + drink, Trending
