Meghan Markle is back, but not everyone is welcoming the Duchess of Sussex with open arms.
The former American actress started the new year by returning to social media. She's also launching her own lifestyle series on Netflix, “With Love, Meghan,” which is set to premiere on January 15. The mother of two serves as host and executive producer.
While both critics and fans will be watching, several experts claimed to Fox News Digital that the British royal family will not be among them.
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Meghan Markle serves as host and executive producer of the Netflix series With Love, Meghan. (Netflix)
“I've been told that the Prince and Princess of Wales have no interest in Meghan's future projects,” said Kinsey Schofield, host of the To Di For Daily radio programme. About Prince William and Kate Middleton.
“A palace source told me that Meghan was a background figure in an already closed chapter,” Schofield said. “The courtiers don’t think Meghan is worth the mental toll.”
Kinsey Schofield, host of the “To Di For Daily” podcast, claimed to Fox News Digital that a member of the palace court will watch Meghan Markle's series to make sure she doesn't say anything questionable about the British royal family. (Netflix)
“The palace is planning to appoint someone of lower rank to participate in the parade, so the communications office has an alert if there is something to prepare for,” Schofield continued. “Netflix does not give minors or anyone screens so they can watch in real time with the audience.
“On the trivial, celebrity-focused topic, courtiers are grateful that Meghan is taking a break from attacking the establishment.”
“Meghan is still making the news and the Sussexes are still dazzling. But… (the series) seemed very superficial to me. I wondered where the Kardashians were… The royals couldn't care less.”
Catherine, Princess of Wales, attends Christmas morning Mass on December 25, 2024, in Sandringham, Norfolk. In September, the mother of three announced that she had been cured of cancer. (Jordan Beck/Getty Images)
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams claimed the royals simply “couldn't care less”.
He added: “Meghan is still in the news, and the Sussex brand is still dazzling.” “But… (the series) seemed very superficial to me. I wondered where the Kardashians were.”
Meghan, 43, starred in the legal drama “Suits” before marrying Britain’s Prince Harry in 2018. After her engagement in 2017, she shut down her lifestyle blog, The Tig, which showcased her love of cooking.
One of her first initiatives as a member of the royal family was to partner with the Hubb Community Kitchen for a fundraising cookbook.
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Meghan Markle's lifestyle website, The Tig, closed in 2017. (Mark Large-Pool/Getty Images)
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California. They went on to sign a multi-year Netflix deal, which is said to be worth $100 million.
In 2022, the couple launched their documentary series “Harry and Meghan,” detailing their love story and struggle with royal life. The first documentary quickly became the most watched on the streaming giant.
Their sports docuseries “Polo,” which premiered in December, has struggled to find traction on Netflix's top 10 charts. People magazine I mentioned.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex aired their complaints in their Netflix documentary series Harry and Meghan. (Netflix)
“With love, Megan” is Duchess of Sussex The outlet noted Netflix's first solo hosting venture. Last year, she also dropped a glimpse at her upcoming lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. Many of her celebrity friends showed off her strawberry jam on Instagram.
Mindy Kaling appears here with Meghan Markle in an episode of “With Love, Meghan.” (Netflix)
Experts shared that the royal family will continue to prioritize duty after facing what Prince William described as a “brutal year.”
In early 2024, both King Charles III and Kate announced that they had been diagnosed with cancer. In September, The Princess of Wales revealed She has completed her chemotherapy. It is known that the king is continuing his treatment.
British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard said: “Prince William… is proud of his father and his wife for how they have dealt with this challenging year with compassion, strength and determination.” “He continues to be the rock of his family as well as overseeing many charitable projects at home and abroad.
King Charles III arrives at Trooping the Color on June 15, 2024. In February, Buckingham Palace announced the king's cancer diagnosis. (Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images)
“It has highlighted that we can all do with more compassionate leadership around the world. The King has shown unwavering leadership even in ill health. The last thing the British Royal Family will care about is Meghan's inauthentic, deceptive and empty reality show about celebrity cooking.” “.
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The British royal family put on a united front during the holidays. (Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images)
“…Having endured a turbulent year, Our royal family is grateful, “Positive, optimistic and definitely has much bigger fish going forward,” Chard said. “Meghan has become somewhat irrelevant. As long as the Netflix reality TV show doesn't jeopardize the reputation of the British Royal Family, it will overtake the Royal Family.”
Chard said the 76-year-old monarch would likely want Meghan's show to be a success, and for good reason.
“He hopes that Harry and Meghan will remain self-sufficient, financially afloat, and not come knocking on his door,” Chard said.
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Scofield agreed.
She claimed: “I know the King is keen for Harry and Meghan to find purpose and professional success.” “He believes they might get past their bitterness if they feel they are achieving their goals.”
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex helps prepare food at the launch of a cookbook containing recipes from a group of women affected by the Grenfell Tower fire at Kensington Palace on September 20, 2018. (Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images)
Royal expert Ian Pelham-Turner noted that whether the royals like it or not, the series will continue to generate interest – and headlines. It will include appearances by actress Mindy Kaling, Tracy Robbins, the wife of Paramount CEO Brian Robbins, as well as Meghan's former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, among others.
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The series will also feature celebrity chefs and restaurateurs Roy Choi (pictured here) and Ramon Velasquez. (Netflix)
He explained, “Meghan… will make great strides this year.” “She is a polished performer with a professional approach… The royal family will undoubtedly take the impact of the competition and will not pass on any comment seriously. They may quietly get angry and task their PR teams with finding a suitable way to continue… their brand (of) “Royal perfection and we hope the British media will light the flame under Meghan's show.”
Pelham-Turner added: “The Royal Family… will always feel superior to any outside effort.”
Schofield pointed out that having a member of the royal family appear on a TV show is nothing new for “The Firm.”
Alice Waters, described by People magazine as a “farm-to-table pioneer,” will also appear. (Netflix)
She said of the Duchess of York: “Meghan's career path aligns with that of Sarah Ferguson more than any other rogue royal.”
“Sarah appeared in The Duchess in Hull and The Duchess on the Estate where she gave advice on healthy living,” Schofield said. She also participated in the Oprah Winfrey-produced reality show “Finding Sarah: From Royalty to the Real World.”
“Rumours are circulating that Meghan has a cookbook on the horizon,” she said. “This will pair well with Fergie's 'Eating with the Duchess: Making Everyday Meals a Special Occasion' cookbook.
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Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, at the Motown Café in New York where she launched her cookbook, Dining with the Duchess. (Richard Corkery/New York Daily News Archive via Getty Images)
“…The one thing Fergie has achieved that Meghan likely won't do is get back in the door with the royal family. Sarah has been careful not to criticize the institution.”
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British royal expert Hilary Forditch She also pointed out that Emma Thyne, the Marquess of Bath, is already known for her cooking series.
“She posted videos of her creations from the original kitchens inside Longleat House in England,” Fordwich said. “Emma is seen as the ‘real deal’, not only as a successful philanthropist, but an accepted and much-loved member of the British aristocracy, bringing a real authenticity.”
The Marchioness of Bath, centre, poses with Lady Amelia Spencer, left, and Lady Eliza Spencer, Princess Diana's niece, in London. (David M. Bennett/Dave Bennett/Getty Images for Bacchanalia)
“Authenticity cannot be faked,” Fordwich added.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are staying in the affluent coastal town of Montecito with their children. The series was filmed near their home.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
