Meghan Markle warned 'a lot is riding' on her new Netflix series as she 'needs to do something positive'

The Duchess of Sussex's new show begins on January 15
Rebecca Carter

Meghan Markle has been warned that “a lot is riding” on the success of her new Netflix show – With Love, Meghan.

The premiere date for the Duchess of Sussex’s new eight-part series was announced on January 2. It begins on January 15, with all eight episodes dropping on Netflix.

Now, a royal author has weighed in on Meghan’s latest venture and said she and husband Prince Harry, 40, “need to do something positive” after a tough 2024 in the spotlight.

Meghan Markle smiling in white outfit at Invictus Games 2023
Meghan has a new Netflix series coming out in January 2025 (Credit: Cover Images)

Meghan Markle warned ‘a lot is riding’ on new Netflix show

Ahead of the trailer release for Meghan‘s new show, the duchess made a return to Instagram with a new account.

She started the new year off by sharing a video of her smiling and running on a beach near her and Harry’s Montecito home in California.

A lot is riding on Meghan’s lifestyle cooking show.

In the clip, only Meghan, 43, featured as she drew “2025” in the sand.

Ingrid Seward, a royal commentator and author, has told The Sun of Meghan’s social media return: “It’s nothing to do with her and the children or her and Harry – it’s just her.

Meghan Markle holding up a drink in Netflix series With Love
With Love, Meghan premieres on January 15 (Credit: Netflix/YouTube)

“I think it’s all about Meghan – ‘I’ve done my mothering bit. You’re not going to see my kids,’ you know. She’s been very, very careful to keep them out of camera range, and it’s her. And I think she needs to do this, because, she hasn’t had a good year press wise in 2024, and she needs to.”

Meanwhile, Ingrid also said Meghan and Harry might make more public appearances in 2025. However, she said it’s “only on their terms”.

She added: “They’re very visible, but only on their terms, but they need to do something positive. A lot is riding on Meghan’s lifestyle cooking show.”

Meghan Markle scooping ice-cream in new Netflix show With Love
Meghan has been warned that “a lot is riding” on her new lifestyle series (Credit: Netflix/YouTube)

Netflix releases trailer for Meghan Markle’s new show

On January 2, a trailer was released for Meghan’s new lifestyle show. It saw her joined by a variety of celebrity guests.

In the series, Meghan will share her favourite tips and tricks for cooking, gardening and crafting.

For each episode, Meghan will invite old and new friends to join her in the kitchen or garden. Some of her guests include Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling and Alice Waters. Prince Harry will also feature!

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Meanwhile, in the trailer, Meghan says: “I’ve always loved taking something pretty ordinary and elevating it and surprising people with moments that let them know I was really thinking of them.”

But will the series be a success? We can’t wait to see what the Netflix show has to offer!

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