Meghan Markle released a new video on the As Ever Instagram account on Tuesday, June 24, 2026, showing her walking with a basket of fruit and vegetables. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, is seen wearing white trousers and a blue-and-white striped blouse, holding a cup of a warm drink while smiling in a garden. The video is captioned: “A basket full of summer.” The basket contains apples, tomatoes, and other produce.
Fans Question Apple Seasonality
Eagle-eyed viewers quickly spotted a potential blunder: the apples in the basket appear to be fully grown, but June is not typically apple harvest season in California. One person wrote on X: “Apples? In June? She's kidding right?” Another commented: “We have been growing apples for 35 years, and our earliest variety isn't ready to harvest until early August!”
A third critic said: “Maybe she’s showing off her supermarket shopping skills.” Another added: “My friend has a tree in her yard and it does have fruit right now, but the apples never get very big. It's too hot here.”
California Apple Harvest Timeline
According to California Trees, the apple harvest season in California typically spans from July through October. June is usually a month of growth, not harvest. However, timing can vary depending on the specific variety and local weather conditions.
Meghan's brand As Ever, which focuses on lifestyle and home goods, shared the video to promote a summer aesthetic. The clip was filmed in the couple's Montecito garden, where they have lived since stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
