WATCH: Viewers confused by Meghan Markle's "recipe" on show
The Duchess of Sussex is the star of a new Netflix show 'With love, Meghan'.
The Duchess – who now calls herself Meghan Sussex – wears many hats, both figuratively and literally.
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When she's not busy with humanitarian work, she's producing shows and podcasts, or travelling the world, often with Prince Harry by her side.
Her latest venture, 'With Love, Meghan', is a Netflix original lifestyle series where Markle shares tips and advice on gardening, cooking, and hosting.
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While it's not your typical reality show, it offers fans a rare, intimate look into the life of their favourite royal.
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In a recent interview with People, Markle shared that she even takes the time to beautifully plate takeout.
"The series is about doing what you can, and doing it with love," she explained.
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The show's first episode premiered on March 4, sparking mixed reactions from viewers. While many enjoyed Markle’s homemaking insights, others were less impressed – particularly by one so-called "recipe".
A part of hosting that Markle loves is offering her guests snacks.
In one scene, she's seen holding a bag of store-bought pretzels. While there’s nothing wrong with offering pre-made snacks (we can’t all be Nara Smith), some viewers found her approach a little odd.
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Instead of serving them in a bowl, she transfers the pretzels from their original packaging into a clear plastic bag before presenting them to her guest.
I’m so glad Meghan Markle has a new show on Netflix where I can watch her take pretzels out of a labeled bag and put them into a new bag…then label it. The people’s Martha Stewart! #WithLoveMeghan #WithLoveMeghanOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/snxhspZt7o
— quick q’s (@quickqspod) March 4, 2025
Markle saving the planet one plastic bag at a time, so much single use plastic when there is no need 😱
— Lola Mac (@LolaMac92835362) March 4, 2025
Concerns about plastic use are understandable, but the backlash may be a little over the top.
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Celebrities – especially certain members of the British Royal Family – are scrutinised for just about everything they do. But will these critics apply the same energy to other cooking, lifestyle, and reality shows?
Regardless of the debate, the numbers speak for themselves – according to streaming statistics, 'With Love, Meghan' is a resounding success.
Meghan Sussex s lifestyle show being in the top 10 most watched shows in 🇺🇸 🇿🇦 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇧🇪 🇵🇹 🇨🇭 🇨🇾 🇳🇱 🇭🇺 🇰🇪 🇩🇪 🇦🇪 🇸🇪 🇮🇪 🇱🇰 🇺🇬 🇨🇿 🇭🇷 in just 24 hours is chefs kiss… Congratulations to Meghan ✨❤️ #WithLoveMeghan pic.twitter.com/uqAW2mhDMn
— Latte’ (@Sante_latte) March 5, 2025
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