Meghan Markle has dropped the trailer for her Netflix holiday special With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration. The festive 44-year-old Duchess of Sussex invites viewers into her cosy Christmas world, featuring holiday traditions, star-studded guests, and a rare glimpse of Prince Harry sharing a cheeky kitchen kiss. The hour-long special, set to premiere on December 3, 2025, is the third chapter in her lifestyle series from Archewell Productions.
Festive Fun with Celebrity Guests and Homey Traditions
The 57-second trailer, released on November 19, shows Meghan preparing for Christmas at her Montecito estate. Watch her hunt for the perfect tree on a California farm, bake seasonal treats, hang wreaths, and host intimate dinners with friends. The star line-up includes tennis ace Naomi Osaka, celebrity chef Tom Colicchio, restaurateur Will Guidara, and close pals Kelly McKee Zajfen and Lindsay Roth.
“I love the holiday season. It’s about finding time to connect with the people you love. Embracing traditions and making new ones,” Meghan explains. “Being a host or a hostess is all about making people feel comfortable, and you can do things that make people feel a lot more seen.”
Fans will spot Meghan rocking an emerald Galvan Ushuaia dress, swapping to jeans and jackets for casual tree farm scenes. Comedy pops up too—like when she pulls a short Christmas cracker, adding a touch of ‘joyful mishaps’ promised by Netflix.
Prince Harry’s Sweet Cameo and Special Guests
Prince Harry makes a brief but heartwarming appearance, sharing an affectionate kitchen kiss with Meghan—one of his rare on-camera moments in the series. Otherwise, the focus stays squarely on Meghan’s festive hosting tips and creative ideas.
Netflix teases: “Unwrap the magic and let the festivities begin when With Love, Meghan Holiday Celebration arrives December 3rd on Netflix.” The special aims to offer a cosy break amid Netflix’s busy holiday lineup, featuring boxing matches and blockbuster films.
Mixed Reactions and Brand Boost as Holiday Approaches
This festive episode follows two earlier With Love, Meghan seasons earlier in 2025, which drew decent but declining viewership. The series doubles as a platform for promoting Meghan’s lifestyle brand As Ever, spotlighting hand-poured candles and mulling spices designed to boost hosting vibes.
However, controversy bubbles over Netflix’s upcoming Dallas retail store launch, which will exclude As Ever products amid claims of low show traction and a planned web-only distribution for the brand.
Social media is split. The trailer racked up over a million views on Instagram and X within hours. Fans flooded Netflix’s post with likes and shares, excited for a dose of festive cheer. Critics branded it “cringe” and complained the show pushes a “backwards narrative.”
Friend Kelly McKee Zajfen shared thoughts on “spreading joy,” amplifying buzz through personal networks. The mix of celebrity guests and close friends suggests the special blends big production values with intimate, authentic moments.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka’s inclusion nods to her mental health advocacy and shared values with Meghan on empowerment. Celebrity chefs Tom Colicchio and Will Guidara add a professional touch to holiday cooking tips aimed at making festive meals easy and approachable.
Interestingly, As Ever sales reportedly jumped 15% following the trailer’s launch, showing the Netflix special’s commercial clout despite mixed reviews.
What’s Next for Meghan’s Lifestyle Empire?
Netflix renewed its 2020 deal with Archewell Productions in August 2025, continuing to back Meghan’s projects despite modest streaming numbers compared to blockbusters. No Season 3 of With Love, Meghan is confirmed yet, but the holiday special’s performance could tip the scales.
The one-hour special is rated TV-PG, targeting families seeking festive programming during the holidays. Critics have debated the authenticity of Meghan’s accessible hosting ideas versus the high-end production, but supporters say it’s meant to inspire, not instruct.
As December 3 approaches, all eyes are on how well Meghan’s Christmas cheer clicks with Netflix viewers—and if it will fuel future seasons and boost her lifestyle brand further.
