Meghan Markle is celebrating the holiday season with friends — and husband Prince Harry.
The trailer for Meghan’s upcoming With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration dropped on Wednesday, November 19, and she couldn’t help but pack on the PDA with the Duke of Sussex.
About eight seconds into the minute-long preview, Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, share a sweet kiss while he’s helping her in the kitchen.
“I love the holiday season. It’s about finding time to connect with the people we love, embracing traditions and making new ones,” Meghan says in a voiceover. “Being a hostess or a host, it’s about making people feel comfortable. Let the festivities commence and embrace the special touches that bring joy.”
Meghan’s one-episode special is set to hit Netflix on Wednesday, December 3. The holiday extravaganza will feature Naomi Osaka, Tom Colicchio, Will Guidara, Kelly Zajfen and Lindsay Roth alongside Meghan, who is back in her show kitchen ahead of Christmas.
Along with the exciting holiday news, Meghan shared her best tips for Thanksgiving. The Duchess of Sussex noted how to have the perfect family-friendly celebration during Turkey Day this year.
“There’s so much you can do to set yourself up for success with holiday entertaining. Because we know (and have all felt) that if the host is stressed, we all feel stressed,” she shared in a statement shared via Netflix. “Best way to ease that worry? When I was an auditioning actor, I was always told ‘there’s no need to be nervous if you’re prepared.’ The same goes for hosting: a little prep makes all the difference.”
She recommends chopping “veggies and herbs in advance to save time on the day” and also encourages parents to get their kids involved. As for her tablescape? Meghan will, of course, keep it classy.
“Light a few candles — choose scented ones to set the mood in the living areas and unscented for the kitchen (in those spaces, let the fragrance of the food shine),” she shared. “Welcome your guests as they arrive with drinks, and have some easy appetizers ready to enjoy (think baked Brie with jam, perhaps?).”
She insists to get everyone in on the fun as well.
“Set out a few ice breakers, like puzzles or board games, to spark conversation and help guests connect,” Meghan says. “Being a great host is all about anticipating your guests’ needs — something I learned working in restaurants and now love bringing into my own home. With a little thoughtful planning, you can make everyone feel comfortable and cared for.”
Not only should hosts and hostesses allow their guests to help, because “you don’t get a gold star for doing everything,” but they should also offer to help at other people’s homes.
“Accepting support isn’t just practical, it makes everyone feel included and valued. When I go to someone’s home, I like to bring a bottle of wine or bubbles or offer practical help like setting the table. If you have the time to make a family favorite to share, do it!” Meghan explains. “A sentimental recipe makes you more than a part of the meal; it makes you part of the memory.”
