Serena Williams Toasts to Friendship: Meghan Markle's Wine Unveiled!
ROYAL WINE AND FRIENDSHIP: SERENA WILLIAMS UNVEILS MEGHAN MARKLE'S NEW VINTAGE
In a delightful display of friendship, tennis legend Serena Williams has shared her excitement over receiving a luxurious PR package from Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, As Ever. The 44-year-old Grand Slam Champion was thrilled to receive four bottles of the Duchess's 2024 Napa Valley Rose, priced at $30 (£22.28) each.
As she "unveiled" the beautifully curated box on Instagram, Serena couldn't help but quip that her friend "knows how to treat a woman." The tennis star, who has been friends with Meghan since before she met Prince Harry, often shares affectionate posts for one another on social media.
In a hilarious video clip, Serena was seen struggling to open the box with a mini screwdriver, reminding herself of the age-old rule: "lefty loosey, righty tighty." Finally, she managed to lift the lid, revealing four bottles of the As Ever rose. With a cheeky smile, she exclaimed, "Somebody knows how to treat a woman!"
Serena's excitement was palpable as she joked that it's always 12 o'clock somewhere and couldn't wait to crack open a bottle. This is not the first time Serena has been sent a gift from Meghan's lifestyle brand; in April, she received an ornately curated box featuring products such as Montecito jam.
The two friends have been inseparable since meeting at a Super Bowl party in 2010 and reuniting at an event in 2014. Meghan even invited Serena to her wedding to Prince Harry and her star-studded baby shower when pregnant with son Archie in New York in February 2022.
Their close friendship has been on full display, with the Duchess writing on her former website The Tig: "We hit it off immediately, taking pictures, laughing through the flag football game we were both playing in, and chatting not about tennis or acting, but about all the good old-fashioned girlie stuff. So began our friendship."
Serena has been vocal in her praise for Meghan, calling her "the strongest person I know" following their bombshell CNN interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021. The tennis player commended Meghan's poise and class under intense scrutiny.
But what's behind this beautiful friendship? It seems that the Duchess of Sussex knows how to treat a woman - or rather, how to treat her friends. With a series of thoughtful gifts, including wine, jam, and shortbread cookie mix, Meghan has shown her appreciation for those closest to her.
Other recipients of As Ever goodies include Mindy Kaling, Zoe Saldaña, Kris Jenner, Kelly McKee Zajfen, and Abigail Spencer. The total value of the gifts is staggering, with some packages worth over $93.
As Serena Williams savored the taste of Meghan's new vintage, she couldn't help but feel grateful for their enduring friendship. It's a testament to the power of kindness, generosity, and genuine affection between two strong women who have become like sisters.
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Stay tuned for more updates on this fascinating friendship and the launch of As Ever, Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand. In the meantime, let us raise a glass (of wine) to the unbreakable bond between Serena Williams and Meghan Markle - two women who know how to treat each other like royalty.