While adorning her Christmas tree in the show “With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration,” the Duchess of Sussex expresses her fondness for the holiday season.
Reflecting on the act of decorating the tree with lights and ornaments, she emphasizes how it allows individuals to capture their family history and experience the passage of time through the various ornaments. Over the past decade, the Duchess has undergone significant life changes, including her marriage to Prince Harry, royal involvement, controversial departure, welcoming two children, and now venturing into business in California.
Her Netflix Christmas special exudes a Californian influence, showcasing festive customs typical in the United States, such as sugar cookie decoration and family brunch in matching pajamas.
During the Christmas-themed segment, Meghan fondly recalls her time celebrating the holidays in the UK as she introduces her friend Will Guidara to the British tradition of Christmas crackers. Having spent two Christmases with the Royal Family, Meghan reminisces about the traditional roast turkey and pulling crackers at the start of the meal.
She shares with Will the charming tradition of crossing arms to pull crackers together, highlighting its festive and endearing nature. Meghan notes that this tradition is a significant part of the Christmas holidays in the UK, featuring small jokes or riddles and sweet surprises within the crackers.
While Meghan has previously faced criticism and controversy regarding her royal connections, her latest reflection on her time with the Royal Family seems to evoke a sense of positivity and nostalgia for her past experiences in the UK. This gesture might indicate her willingness to mend strained relationships and move forward.
Whether this reminiscence is a genuine attempt at reconciliation or a strategic move to emphasize her royal ties for her platform on networks like Netflix remains to be seen. While unexpected, the true impact of this gesture on the ongoing dynamics between the Sussexes and the Firm is yet to unfold.