Netflix has categorised the Duchess of Sussex’s upcoming cooking show, “With Love, Meghan,” as reality TV, marking a significant shift from the Sussexes’ previous statements.
The streaming service is promoting the new series under several categories including “Relaxing, Feel-Good, Lifestyle, Well-Being, Home & Garden” and notably, “Reality TV”.
This classification comes despite a 2020 statement from the couple’s team, who explicitly denied they would participate in reality shows.
The denial responded to a story in The Sun suggesting they were filming such a programme.
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It marks the first programme made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to be classed as “reality”, with their previous series “Harry & Meghan” having been categorised as a documentary.
The eight-part series, set to launch on January 15, was filmed in a rented property near the Sussexes’ Montecito home.
A recently released trailer showed the duchess engaging in various culinary activities, including sprinkling flower petals on doughnuts and drizzling oil onto hummus.
The one-minute, 40-second advertisement showcased the show’s “relaxing” and “feel-good” tone, as promoted by Netflix.
Meghan’s Netflix show is titled ‘With Love, Meghan’NetflixThe duchess recently returned to Instagram under the handle @meghan, where she shared the promotional video.
“I have been so excited to share this with you! I hope you love the show as much as I loved making it,” she wrote on the platform.
The programme will feature Meghan in various settings, from the kitchen to the garden and even at a beehive, as she hosts both old and new friends.
Throughout the trailer, Meghan emphasised a relaxed approach to entertaining, stating: “We’re not in the pursuit of perfection – we’re in the pursuit of joy.”
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The show will feature appearances from her established circle of friends, including makeup artist Daniel Martin and former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer.
Celebrity guests will include her former podcast guest Mindy Kaling, alongside renowned chefs Roy Choi, Ramon Velazquez and Alice Waters.
The duchess has promised to share tips for “taking something pretty ordinary and elevating it” while “embracing playfulness over perfection.” The trailer concluded with an inclusive message: “Everyone’s invited.”
Prince Harry made a brief appearance in the promotional video, shown with his arm around his wife as they shared a drink in a garden setting.
On January 2, the duchess shared a trailer for her upcoming Netflix series, ‘With Love, Meghan’Netflix
Netflix described the show as a platform where Meghan “reveals how even the most minute details can help add beauty to our lives and, most importantly, help bring people together.”
The streaming service emphasised the show’s focus on entertaining and hosting, from preparing take-home gifts for guests to adding edible flowers to breakfast arrangements.
“It’s truly the thought that counts,” Netflix noted in their promotional material. The series has promised to share favourite tips and tricks for cooking, gardening, and crafting.
All eight episodes of “With Love, Meghan” will be released simultaneously on Netflix on January 15. The show aims to demonstrate how attention to detail can enhance everyday activities and foster connections between people.