The Duchess of Sussex's highly anticipated festive programme, 'Meghan Markle's Christmas Special', premiered on Netflix this morning, serving up a hearty portion of personal confessions and intimate family moments that have captivated and surprised royal watchers.
Royal Revelations and Culinary Confessions
In a candid segment, Meghan Markle revealed a playful insight into her husband's dislikes. While preparing a salad, she deliberately included ingredients Prince Harry detests, notably beetroot, black olives, and fennel, quipping that the dish contained "everything he hates." Not to be outdone, Harry offered a gentle critique of his wife's cooking, comparing her attempt at gumbo to her mother's. "It is delicious," he said, before adding, "I'm not so sure it's as good as your mum's, but it's certainly close."
Family Traditions and Growing Up
The one-hour special offered a rare glimpse into the Sussex family's private holiday preparations. While crafting homemade Christmas crackers, Meghan shared that her daughter, Lilibet, is blossoming into a "young lady." For Lili's cracker, Meghan included a mini lavender rollerball perfume, explaining, "Lili really likes trying to be a grown-up lady at the moment... I thought a little bit of something like that."
Reflecting on her time in Britain, Meghan spoke warmly of UK Christmas customs she adopted. She described the classic tradition of pulling crackers: "Living in the UK, it's a big part of the culture for sure. Typically, people cross their arms and do it. So they sit around the table and they all pull at the same time."
Embracing Chaos and Creating Magic
The Duchess also opened up about her personal struggle with perfectionism during the holidays, advocating for a more relaxed approach. "I get so fussed about everything being perfect that you lose the magic that even happens in the mistakes," she confessed, encouraging viewers to embrace the joyful chaos of the season.
Another charming tradition she detailed involves her children, Archie and Lilibet. Meghan creates personalised fabric advent calendars for them, filling each pocket with a tiny daily gift. "I wanted to do it for my own kids… All it’s really about is having a surprise and delight every single day for 24 days until you get to Christmas," she explained, highlighting her focus on creating magical childhood memories.
