Meghan Markle’s latest Netflix venture, ‘With Love, Meghan’, showcases the Duchess dispensing entertaining advice, yet Prince Harry is “barely mentioned”. Insiders privy to an early glimpse of what might be the final piece in Meghan and Harry’s $100million (£80million) Netflix contract suggest it underscores the duo’s ongoing “brand separation”.
The couple acknowledged a pivotal “crossroads” moment in their careers last November, and sources indicate that ‘With Love, Meghan’ — a “how-to” on hosting — cements this shift. In the series, neither Harry nor their children Archie and Lilibet feature prominently.
An insider revealed: “Harry isn’t in it. It’s all her, and all about her. It’s very watchable.”
Meghan eschews family appearances for celebrity cameos, including Mindy Kaling, Tracy Robbins, and Delfina Blaquier, wife of Harry’s close friend Nacho Figueras. Initially anticipated as a culinary show with Meghan at the helm of recipes, the eight-part series, debuting March 4, is reportedly more focused on the art of hosting and inspiring those eager to impress guests.
According to an insider, Meghan’s highly-anticipated cooking series will focus on elegant entertaining instead of providing precise recipes.
The source revealed to Mail Online: “There is no point at which Meghan says ‘take 200 grams of flour’ or anything like that… It’s a very magical and beautiful guide to hosting and entertaining rather than a how-to cookery show. It’s about inspiration – more like, ‘Why not try and make this kind of pasta or this kind of dessert’.”
Initially set to premiere on January 15, Meghan – who resides in Montecito, California, with Harry – opted to postpone the launch due to the devastating LA wildfires. In a statement last month, she expressed gratitude to her “partners” at Netflix for their support in delaying the release, allowing her to focus on the needs of those affected by the wildfires in her home state, as per the Mirror.
Now, with the Archewell team and the Intellectual Property Corporation, an affiliate of Sony, promotional materials are being unveiled to tease viewers. The promotional blurb reads: “Create wonder in every moment.”
Netflix describes the show as a blend of practical advice, candid conversations with friends, and playful moments. The streaming giant adds: “Meghan shares personal tips and tricks, embracing playfulness over perfection, and highlights how easy it can be to create beauty, even in the unexpected. She and her guests roll up their sleeves in the kitchen, the garden, and beyond, and invite you to do the same.”
Ms Blaquier, a guest star, and her husband also appeared in the Netflix series POLO, produced by Prince Harry.
Despite its December release, the show was met with less than favourable reviews.
