With Love, Meghan: Meghan Markle hints at 'healing' on Netflix show following struggle within royal family
Meghan opened up to Tatcha founder Vicky Tsai
Meghan Markle has hinted at her personal journey of healing in her new Netflix show, With Love, Meghan.
While the series is primarily lifestyle-focused, Meghan, 43, makes several veiled comments throughout the episodes that appear to refer to her exit from royal life and the challenges that followed.
The duchess previously addressed her experiences of being a senior royal, including mental health struggles and suicidal thoughts.
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One of the most telling moments comes in episode seven, when Meghan met with beauty entrepreneur Vicky Tsai.
The two women discussed Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold lacquer. Kintsugi symbolises embracing imperfections and finding beauty in the fractures of life.
Meghan reflected on the significance of the concept.
“You gave me this idea, I think it’s so meaningful that if you break something that is precious and valuable, it’s not broken,” she mused. “That fracture, you taught me this, actually makes it more beautiful; that break makes it more beautiful.”
She then drew a deeper, personal meaning from the practice, seemingly alluding to her own hardships and challenges.
Meghan said: “And I just think that it felt really symbolic of saying to anyone, if you’ve been through something, you’re not broken. It can be fixed, it can be sealed and healed at the same time.”
Vicky agreed, reinforcing the idea that imperfections and struggles don’t define a person but rather make them stronger.
“Or celebrated because it’s what makes you beautiful,” Vicky said. “Perfect isn’t beautiful. Things that have lived and been dropped and put back together again are more beautiful.”
Meghan nodded in agreement. This metaphor could easily apply to her own highly publicised journey since stepping away from royal life in 2020.
In another poignant moment, Meghan shared a meal with her friend and former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer.
During the scene, Abigail casually remarked: “We’ve all been through a lot,” before looking directly at Meghan.
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The series ends with an intimate brunch at Meghan’s home, attended by Prince Harry, her mother Doria Ragland and a close group of friends.
As Meghan raised a toast, she reflected on the journey that brought her to this point and hinted at what she’s had to leave behind in recent years.
“This feels like a new chapter that I’m so excited I get to share,” she said.
She expressed gratitude for her support system: “I’ve been able to learn from all of you. So just thank you for the love and support.”
Then, in a candid admission, Meghan suggested that her departure from royal life meant sacrificing a part of herself – her creativity.
Meghan said: “And here we go, it’s a business. All of it is part of the creativity that I’ve missed so much.”
Her words hint at the restrictions she may have felt within the royal family.
Now, through her Netflix series and growing lifestyle brand, she appears determined to reclaim that lost part of herself.
With Love, Meghan is available to watch now on Netflix.
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