Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 19, 2025 · Entertainment

Meghan Markle's Besties Shine at Exclusive Montecito Dinner - Duchess Missing in Action!

Meghan Markle's besties (Abigail left and Delfina right) posed up a storm at a luxury dinner for female founders - but the Duchess of Sussex was nowhere to be seen

Meghan Markle's Besties Party Up Without Her!

The Duchess of Sussex's inner circle, Abigail Spencer and Delfina Blaquier, brought their A-game (and some serious sass) to a luxurious dinner party in Montecito - but Meghan herself was noticeably absent. The "Montecito Girls" had a blast at the exclusive gathering, hosted by shoe designer Jamie Haller, without their beloved friend Meghan by their side.

The posh soiree celebrated the opening of California brand's first store, and it was a night to remember! Abigail and Delfina - both friends of Meghan's since they appeared together on her Netflix series With Love, Meghan - shared a slew of Instagram snaps and photos from the stunning event. The duo even managed to squeeze in some adorable selfies and videos, flaunting their "good start to a good night" vibes.

The influencers shared a series of snaps and photos from the stunning event commemorating the opening of the Californian brand's first store

Meanwhile, Meghan was busy prepping for the highly-anticipated relaunch of her lifestyle brand, As Ever. In a surprise move, she teased the "delicious surprises" that will be coming our way with the new set of products - and it seems like we can expect some mouthwatering treats! The Duchess took to Instagram on Monday evening to give us a sneak peek at what's in store, writing: "Oh yes, honey... sweet things await. Mark your calendars for June 20th at 8am PT - we're bringing back your favorites, plus some delicious surprises you won't want to miss!"

It seems like Meghan has been putting her best foot forward with As Ever, despite initial reports suggesting she was planning to "pause" restocking the line. But after selling out in under an hour during the initial launch, it's no wonder she wants to bring back those beloved jam and honey products (and maybe even some new ones!)!

In a surprising move, Meghan revealed that As Ever would indeed be making a return, alongside some fresh surprises. She wrote on her personal Instagram account: "So much love has gone into this... your favorites are returning, plus a few NEW things we can't wait to show you. Coming this month... get excited!"

Flowers, personalised name-cards and curated menus all channeled a very As Ever aesthetic - but Meghan herself didn't appear to be present, possibly busy with the launch of her upcoming site restock

As the relaunch date approaches, fans are buzzing with anticipation! With Meghan's passion for cooking and entertaining, it's only natural that she would want to share her favorite recipes with us. Will we see As Ever expand into hotels and restaurants? Only time will tell!

The Duchess has been busy trademarking her brand As Ever for "hospitality services", which could potentially include places to stay and eat - a clever move, considering her background in the culinary world! With her Netflix cooking show With Love, Meghan under her belt (pun intended!), it's no wonder she wants to take her passion project to the next level.

Stay tuned for more updates on As Ever and get ready to indulge in some mouthwatering treats from the Duchess herself!

Food from trendy Italian restaurant Ospi coated the tales, including pizzas, pastas and al fresco antipasti perfect for the summer evening, while local vineyard Coquelicot Wines provided drinks

Social media posts from the night also featured a speech made by Jamie, as supporters gushed of their pride of her entrepreneurial drive

Complementing the porch set-up, candles adorned the setting while guests - which included fashion company owners from the area, such as Clare Vivier, Janessa Leoné, Emily Current and Meritt Elliott - enjoyed conversing

Meghan and Delfina pictured together in the Duchess of Sussex's Netflix series, With Love, Meghan

Meghan's longtime friend Abigail, pictured holding a basket from Meghan, featuring  home-made jam

Meghan Markle has revealed the release date for her new set of As Ever products - and it's just days away (pictured in her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan)

She added a picture of a stock of pancakes, topped with sweet raspberries and a generous drizzle of honey