The Duchess of Sussex, in the midst of decorating her Christmas tree on the show “With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration,” expresses her fondness for the holiday season. Reflecting on the process of placing lights and ornaments, she describes it as a way to capture one’s family story and the passage of time through the various ornaments.
Having experienced significant life changes over the past decade, including marriage to Prince Harry, royal engagements, stepping back from royal duties, welcoming two children, and now venturing into business in California, it is not surprising that her Netflix Christmas special reflects a distinct California flair. The show features traditional American Christmas customs such as decorating cookies and enjoying a festive brunch in matching family pajamas.
During a segment on Christmas cooking and crafting, Meghan fondly recalls her time celebrating the holidays in the UK, where she introduces her friend Will Guidara to the British tradition of Christmas crackers. She reminisces about her experiences celebrating Christmas with the Royal Family in 2017 and 2018, highlighting the tradition of pulling crackers before the Christmas meal.
Sharing the British custom of pulling Christmas crackers, Meghan recounts the connected and endearing tradition of crossing arms to pull them together. She emphasizes the significance of this tradition in the UK during the holiday season, noting the jokes and riddles typically found in the crackers that add to the festive spirit.
While Meghan has faced scrutiny and controversy in the past regarding her time in the Royal Family, her reflections on those experiences in a positive light in her Christmas special hint at a sense of nostalgia for her time in the UK. This gesture could be interpreted as a step towards reconciliation between the Sussexes and the Royal Family.
Whether this reflection signifies a genuine desire for reconciliation or is a strategic move to leverage her royal connections for her platform remains to be seen. The unexpected nature of her reminiscence raises questions about the potential for healing old wounds and moving forward in a more positive direction.