Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is back in the spotlight. And this time, it’s on her terms.
Netflix unveiled the first official trailer of her new cooking and lifestyle show With Love, Meghan, which looks like it’s going to offer a glimpse into her picture-perfect life.
The trailer shows Markle sharing several laughs and touching moments with friends in the kitchen as she shares recipes for focaccia, ceviche and more. “This is about connecting with friends, making new friends,” she promises.
And according to this trailer, several friends will be paying her a visit this season. Chef Roy Choi will be joining Markle in the kitchen, alongside actress and writer Mindy Kaling, and author Alice Waters, amongst several other unannounced guests.
“This is probably one of the most glamorous moments of my life,” Kaling jokes at one point. You and me both, sister!
The trailer will leave you with just one question, however. Will Prince Harry be making an appearance?
Luckily for us nosy viewers, the Prince will be joining her on the show. But the trailer includes just a glimpse of the pair embracing at the very end. In fact, it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot more of their pet beagle, Guy, than we will be seeing of Prince Harry or their children.
This is an interesting pivot for the Duchess. She and Harry famously absconded to California after their whirlwind wedding and its aftermath left them estranged from the royal family. Rather than returning to her acting roots, Markle has been serving as an executive producer on several Netflix projects created under the $100 million deal she and Harry signed with the streamer in 2020.
As she gushes over flower arranging and beekeeping on the show, With Love, Meghan feels very reminiscent of Barefoot Contessa. Some people may be growing weary of these controversial royals, but there is certainly still something endearing about Markle and her new Netflix series. If done right, Markle could use her cultural intrigue to become the next Martha Stewart of the digital age with this new show.
All eight episodes of With Love, Meghan premieres on Netflix Jan. 15.
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