Serena Williams has made her feelings clear on Meghan Markle’s new Netflix series with a new Instagram post.
The tennis legend urged her followers to watch the show, writing: “I’m so excited for you to check out ‘WITH LOVE, MEGHAN,’ now streaming exclusively on Netflix!”
Williams described it as “a fun and inspiring series” featuring her “wonderful friend @meghan, the Duchess of Sussex”.
She added that the show “reminds us all how easy it is to bring a little beauty into our everyday lives, even when we least expect it”.
Serena Williams makes thoughts clear about Meghan Markle in first Instagram post since Netflix launch
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The 23-time Grand Slam winner concluded: “Can’t wait for you to experience it!”
The close friendship between the two women was recently on display when they were spotted having lunch together in Montecito, California.
The pair dined at Tre Luna restaurant, close to where Meghan lives with Prince Harry and their children.
Meghan appeared in good spirits alongside Williams during the outing.
The Duchess was also seen warmly embracing restaurant owner Gene Montesano and his wife Erika before departing.
The lunch came ahead of the launch of Meghan’s eight-part Netflix series, which the 43-year-old royal said had helped her to “find herself” again.
Meghan has further highlighted their close bond by referring to Serena as one of her family’s “aunties” in social media content.
The duchess recently posted an Instagram clip showing Williams playing a personalised board game with her three-year-old daughter Lilibet.
Princess Lilibet and Serena Williams played Candyland with a personalised game boxInstagram / @meghanSet to Bill Withers’ song “Lovely Day”, Meghan captioned the video: “When the aunties come to celebrate… and to play! Love you @serenawilliams.”
The touching moment offers a glimpse into their personal relationship beyond public appearances.
Despite her two million social media followers, Meghan has insisted she sees herself as a “female founder” and “entrepreneur” rather than an influencer.
Meghan and Serena’s friendship dates back to 2010 when they first met at a Super Bowl party.
Meghan Markle pictured with her friend Serena WilliamsGetty
Their bond strengthened after reconnecting at an event in 2014.
The duchess previously wrote about their first meeting on her former website The Tig: “We hit it off immediately, taking pictures, laughing through the flag football game we were both playing in, and chatting not about tennis or acting, but about all the good old fashioned girlie stuff. So began our friendship.”
Williams attended Meghan’s wedding to Prince Harry, demonstrating their enduring connection.
The tennis star was also present at Meghan’s star-studded baby shower for son Archie in New York in February 2022.