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King Charles and Meghan Markle Go Head-To-Head in Holiday Clash
Highgrove's Cornishware collection and Meghan's As Ever holiday chapter two both launched on the same day, putting the royal rivalry on the shelves; dry.
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN NewsroomPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo: “King Charles & Meghan Markle Go Head-To-Head in Holiday Clash — Report”, with reporting from CBS News and Reality Tea.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 10:32 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Thomas, Meghan Markle, King Charles.
- BBN covered this story before: Meghan Markle responds to reports about her father (October 23).
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- YahooKing Charles & Meghan Markle Go Head-To-Head in Holiday Clash — Report
- CBS NewsDuchess Meghan "deeply distressed" as father Thomas Markle faces child abuse materials investigation
- Reality TeaKing Charles & Meghan Markle Go Head-To-Head in Holiday Clash — Report - Reality Tea October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorKing Charles and Meghan launched holiday products on the same day: Highgrove teapots and dog bowls against her chocolates and a Trellis tabletop collection.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHighgrove says its Cornishware passes through at least twenty-five pairs of skilled hands.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorTwenty-five pairs of hands, and not one of them could move the launch date.
The story so far
- Meghan Markle 'used' by Netflix to promote 'The Gentlemen' after… · Page Six
- Harry and Meghan reject 'working royals' label; GTA 6 romance row · The News International
- Brian Thomas Jr. trade talk heats up after a benched second half · CBS Sports
- Supreme Court won't revive Trump transgender inmate policy · The Hill
- Meghan says father's probe explains the estrangement · New York Post
- Meghan Markle responds to reports about her father · NBC News
- King Charles and Meghan Markle Go Head-To-Head in Holiday Clash (this story)
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