In her new Netflix holiday special, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has offered what some observers interpret as a subtle olive branch to the Royal Family, marking a potential shift in the long-standing public rift.
A Nostalgic Look Back at UK Traditions
The special, titled With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, which dropped on Netflix on 3rd December 2025, largely focuses on the Duchess's Californian lifestyle. It features festive activities like decorating sugar cookies and family brunches in matching pyjamas. However, in a notable segment, Meghan introduces her friend, restaurateur Will Guidara, to the quintessentially British tradition of Christmas crackers.
She fondly recalls learning the "connected and sweet" practice of crossing arms to pull them simultaneously around the dinner table. Meghan specifically referenced her time "living in the UK," where she spent two consecutive Christmases with the Royal Family at Sandringham in 2017 and 2018.
From Criticism to Fond Reminiscence
While discussions of her royal past are not new, the tone here struck commentators as different. Unlike the serious accusations made during the Oprah Winfrey interview or the couple's prior Netflix documentary, this reflection was imbued with apparent nostalgia and positivity.
Jennifer Newton, the Mirror's Deputy Royal Editor, noted that this felt like the first instance of Meghan looking back on her time with "the Firm" with warmth, reminiscing about a country she now rarely visits. This has led to questions about her underlying motivation.
An Olive Branch or a Reminder of Royal Pedigree?
The key question now is whether this moment represents a genuine desire to mend fences with the monarchy after years of very public discord. Could this be Meghan's biggest signal yet that she wishes to bury the hatchet in the seemingly endless feud?
Alternatively, analysts suggest it may simply serve as another reminder of her unique royal connections, which have undeniably helped build her and Prince Harry's global platform and secure lucrative deals with media giants like Netflix. Regardless of the true intent, the unexpected nature of the nostalgic comment has certainly fuelled fresh debate about the future relationship between the Sussexes and the House of Windsor.
