Exclusive: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Holiday Recharge Amid Hollywood Drama: 'It Never Causes Conflict Between Them'

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are preparing for a cozy Christmas in California following a whirlwind period. The Duchess of Sussexs newest Netflix lifestyle special, With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, provides an intimate glimpse into how the couple celebrates the holidays together.

Set in Montecito, California, the episode, which premieres December 3, highlights Meghan, 44, creating holiday traditions with their children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4. Viewers see the family making giant advent calendars, preparing festive snacks like Reindeer Chow, and cooking the Christmas Eve gumbo Meghan learned from her mother, Doria Ragland. Prince Harry, 41, also joins, offering playful commentary and sharing tender moments in the kitchen, reflecting a private, affectionate dynamic rarely seen by the public.

Meghan has expressed that Harry enjoys watching her return to her creative passions. He met me when I had The Tig, and I see this spark in his eye when he sees me doing the thing I was doing when he first met me, she shared earlier this year. Its almost like a honeymoon period again.

The special comes after recent Hollywood controversies, including a social media incident involving photos from Kris Jenners 70th birthday party, which were removed at the Sussexes request. The party coincided with the U.K.s Remembrance Day, sparking questions about timing and sensitivity. Additionally, Meghans spokesperson publicly denied claims regarding a designer dress from a previous photo shoot, calling the allegation categorically false and highly defamatory.

Despite navigating the pressures of Hollywood life since their 2020 move to the U.S., friends say the couple remains united. It never creates friction between them, a source notes. Theyre fully aligned and always operate as a team. It never puts them at odds. While Meghan tends to brush off external commentary, Harry is more affected and particularly protective of her.

Reflecting on their partnership, Meghan commented during a podcast, Its not something to be taken for granted when you have a partner, a spouse, who is just so behind you. I always think about it like the end of Super Mario Bros. When you get to the final, final level and they go, 'Slay the dragon, save the princess.' I'm like, that's my husband. He's constantly going to do whatever he can to make sure that our family is safe and protected.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also extended the holiday spirit beyond their home, volunteering with their children at a local community kitchen through the Archewell Foundation. Meghan reflected in the special, Hopefully we have these for quite a long time. A tradition has to have a beginning.

Author: Jackson Miller