In the festive spirit, the Duchess of Sussex, while adorning her Christmas tree in “With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration,” expresses her deep affection for the holiday season. Reflecting on the significance of placing lights and ornaments on the tree, she remarks that it allows one to encapsulate their family history and feel the passage of time through the various ornaments.
Having undergone numerous life changes over the past decade, including marriage to Prince Harry, royal engagements, stepping back from royal duties, welcoming two children, and establishing a business in California, it is no wonder that the Duchess’s Netflix Christmas special exudes a distinctive California flair. The special features traditions typically associated with the United States, such as decorating sugar cookies and enjoying a Christmas brunch in matching family pajamas.
During a segment on Christmas cooking and crafting, Meghan fondly recalls her time spent in the UK, introducing her friend Will Guidara to the British tradition of Christmas crackers. Having celebrated Christmas with the Royal Family in 2017 and 2018, she reminisces about the traditional roast turkey and the jovial tradition of pulling crackers at the start of the meal.
This nostalgic reflection on her time with the Royal Family marks a departure from previous public statements that have been more critical. It hints at a potential desire to reconcile with the Firm and move past the ongoing tensions between the Sussexes and the Royal Family. Whether this gesture signifies a genuine olive branch or is a strategic move to leverage her royal connections for her platform remains to be seen.