The Duchess of Sussex, featured in With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, expresses her fondness for the festive season while decorating her Christmas tree. She reflects on the significance of decorating the tree with lights and baubles as a way to capture the family’s story and the passage of time through ornaments. Over the past decade, she has undergone significant life changes, including marrying Prince Harry, becoming part of the monarchy, stepping back, welcoming two children, and now establishing her business in California.
In her Netflix Christmas special, the Duchess infuses a California vibe into the festive traditions, incorporating activities like decorating sugar cookies and enjoying Christmas brunch in matching family pajamas – a departure from traditional British customs.
During the Christmas cooking and crafting segment, Meghan fondly recalls her time in the UK as she introduces her friend Will Guidara to the British tradition of Christmas crackers. She reminisces about celebrating Christmas with the Royal Family in 2017 and 2018, where pulling crackers and enjoying a traditional roast turkey were part of the festive traditions.
She shares with Will the connected and sweet tradition of pulling crackers together, explaining how it fosters a sense of togetherness during the holiday season. Meghan emphasizes the charm of the British Christmas tradition, which often includes jokes or riddles inside the crackers.
While Meghan has previously faced scrutiny and controversy surrounding her royal connections, her reflection on her time with the Royal Family in a positive light may signal a desire to mend strained relationships. This unexpected gesture could be interpreted as an attempt to extend an olive branch amidst ongoing tensions between the Sussexes and the Firm.
It remains uncertain whether this gesture signifies a genuine reconciliation effort or merely a strategic move to leverage her royal ties for her platform on platforms like Netflix. The true intentions behind Meghan’s reflection on her royal past will determine if it contributes to resolving existing conflicts.