The Moment
Meghan Markle is back on Netflix with twinkle lights, craft supplies, and, yes, a kitchen kiss from Prince Harry. In the new teaser for her holiday special, titled With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, the Duchess of Sussex leans over a countertop to plant a quick smooch on her husband while he stands there in a brown button-up, eating out of a bowl like it is any other Wednesday night.
The teaser, which dropped November 19 and was shared on Meghan’s official Instagram, promotes the special arriving December 3 on Netflix. Meghan, 44, sets the tone early, telling viewers she loves the holiday season and calling it a time to connect with the people you love. Right on cue, she pours a colorful drink, glides across the kitchen, and delivers that kiss.
It is a blink-and-you-miss-it moment, and Harry’s only cameo in the trailer. Their kids, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4, do not appear on camera, though Meghan mentions making them advent calendars and holiday crafts. The rest of the teaser leans heavily into guests and good vibes, with tennis star Naomi Osaka, chef Tom Colicchio, and hospitality expert Will Guidara popping up amid garlands, ornaments, and cozy tablescapes.
Running alongside the special is the first holiday collection from Meghan’s lifestyle brand As Ever, with products including sparkling wine and honey, according to coverage of the launch and the brand’s own promotional materials. So while the teaser looks like a simple holiday hang, there is clearly more than cinnamon and nutmeg on the menu.
The Take
Let us be honest: this is not just a holiday special; it is a very glossy Christmas card slash brand commercial.
On one level, the kiss is harmless and even kind of sweet. Two people in their forties, married with kids, sneaking a little affection while one of them raids the fridge? That is real life. It also lands as a deliberate reset of their image: relaxed, domestic, unbothered by the royal noise, and safely tucked into their California kitchen.
But on another level, you can practically hear the marketing meeting behind it. Meghan talks about connecting with people you love, then connects with Harry. She crafts for the kids, then casually shows off a very shoppable, very on-brand holiday world. Add in famous friends like Naomi Osaka and a chef known from food TV, and suddenly this is not just a special; it is a vibe you can buy in bottle, jar, and gift box form.
Think of it like one of those gorgeous department-store holiday windows from back in the day. You are watching for the magic and the fantasy, but every single detail is there to make you want what is in the display. Meghan is the window, the holiday special is the snow scene, Harry is the charming cameo, and As Ever is the cash register quietly chiming in the background.
I do not blame her for it. The monarchy may run on duty and tradition, but Meghan and Harry now run on content and commerce. This is what post-palace life looks like: swap the Buckingham balcony for a Netflix kitchen, trade tiaras for branded sparkling wine, and hope the audience shows up for both the romance and the retail.
Some viewers will roll their eyes and call it overproduced or opportunistic. Others will see a modern couple doing what every other public figure is doing: turning their real life into a curated, clickable world. To me, the kiss is less about passion and more about positioning. It says, We are fine, we are in love, and we are open for holiday business.
Receipts
Confirmed
- The teaser for With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration was released November 19, 2025, promoting a December 3 Netflix premiere, as reported by Page Six and reflected on Netflix’s platform.
- Meghan shared the teaser on Instagram with a festive caption inviting followers to “unwrap the magic” and celebrate the holidays together, according to the clip and her verified account.
- Prince Harry appears briefly in the teaser, wearing a brown button-up shirt and sharing a kiss with Meghan in a kitchen, as seen in the trailer stills and descriptions from entertainment coverage on November 19, 2025.
- The special features guests including Naomi Osaka, Tom Colicchio, and Will Guidara, shown by name and image in the teaser.
- Season one of With Love, Meghan premiered on Netflix earlier in 2025, with Harry also appearing in promotional footage, and season two followed later that year, according to streaming listings and prior entertainment coverage.
- Meghan’s As Ever brand is promoting a holiday collection with products like sparkling wine and honey, as described on the brand’s own site and in lifestyle reporting this fall.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry share a kiss in teaser for ‘With Love, Meghan’ holiday special https://t.co/SgYrZrLPbZ pic.twitter.com/eSZbjZqbsA
— Page Six (@PageSix) November 19, 2025
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- Any suggestion that the kiss was staged mainly as a marketing move is speculation and commentary, not a confirmed fact.
- Motives behind how often Harry and the children appear on camera remain private to the couple; outside observers can only infer.
Backstory (For Casual Readers)
For anyone who tapped out of royal watching around the time of Charles and Diana, a quick refresh: Meghan Markle is an American former actress best known for the series Suits. She married Prince Harry, younger son of King Charles, in 2018. The pair later stepped back from official royal duties and moved to California, where they have two children. Since then, they have focused on media projects, philanthropy, and business ventures, including a Netflix deal and Meghan’s lifestyle brand As Ever. The With Love, Meghan series blends cooking, entertaining, and conversation with celebrity guests, positioning Meghan as a modern hostess and tastemaker rather than a working royal.
What’s Next
The holiday special hits Netflix on December 3, just in time for people to put it on while wrapping gifts or scrolling for last-minute ideas. Expect more clips on social media, more breakdowns of Meghan’s outfits and tablescapes, and plenty of reaction to that kitchen kiss, especially from the endlessly divided royal fan base.
We will also likely see a stronger push around As Ever’s holiday offerings as the special approaches, with cross-promotion between the show, the brand, and Meghan’s social channels. If the response is strong, do not be surprised if a holiday special becomes a yearly event, the way some families have a favorite movie they rewatch every December.
The real question is whether viewers over 40, who remember when Meghan was just the actress on cable TV and Harry was the cheeky younger prince, are ready to buy into this new chapter: less palace intrigue, more polished lifestyle empire with the occasional on-camera kiss.
Sources: Teaser and description from Netflix (released November 19, 2025); Meghan Markle’s verified Instagram post sharing the teaser (November 19, 2025); reporting and stills via Page Six, November 19, 2025; additional background from prior 2025 coverage of With Love, Meghan and the As Ever brand launch.
Your turn: Do you see Meghan and Harry’s holiday teaser as genuine cozy couple content, or does it feel more like a carefully staged brand commercial to you?
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