Meghan Markle’s reality TV career could be in jeopardy if she doesn’t secure a Hollywood A-lister for her upcoming Christmas special, warns a Royal commentator. The Duchess of Sussex’s latest Netflix project – With Love, Meghan: Holiday – is set to premiere on Wednesday, December 3, just two days before Kate Middleton’s annual Together at Christmas event at Westminster Abbey.
Richard Fitzwilliams, former editor of the International Who’s Who, suggests that Meghan, 44, needs to up her game following the lukewarm reception of the first two seasons of With Love if she hopes to successfully establish her As Ever lifestyle brand and TV career. The inaugural season made it into the Netflix Global Top 10 for TV shows upon its release in March, ranking as the 389th most-watched show during the first half of 2025.
“She has not made a great success of With Love so far ” he told the Mirror, “so her Christmas show is a test because if she doesn’t get an A-lister for it, it’s doomed.” A one-minute preview of the new episode from the Duchess of Sussex released last month offered viewers a glimpse of what’s to come, including brief appearances from Prince Harry, 41, and tennis star Naomi Osaka, reports the Mirror.
In the voiceover for the teaser, Meghan said, “I love the holiday season. It’s about finding time to connect with the people we love, embracing traditions, and making new ones. Let the festivities commence and embrace the special touches that bring you joy.”
Previous seasons of With Love featured guests including Chrissy Teigen, Mindy Kaling, makeup artist Daniel Martin, and celebrity chef Samin Nostrat. Richard suggested that one of Meghan’s significant challenge is her inability to “can’t break into the A-list” circle. He pointed to her recent Paris appearance at the Balenciaga fashion show as an attempt to tackle this issue.
“It made perfect sense, because there she was with Anna Wintour, with Anne Hathaway and with Baz Luhrmann,” he said. “It was a very high-profile event and there’s nothing wrong in attending an event of that sort.
“But if you look at all her podcasts and her Netflix episodes, you do not find well known names. As far as I can see, she has got one A-list friend, Serena Williams, who she has been friends with for a long time, but she hasn’t got A-list backing in Hollywood.”
In contrast, Kate and William, both 43, are gearing up to record the Princess of Wales’ Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on Friday. The fifth annual service already boasts an impressive roster of confirmed guests – including Kate Winslet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Hannah Waddingham and Prince William, who will deliver festive readings to an audience of fellow royals and charity representatives from various organizations linked to the Royal family.
The theme of “the power of love and togetherness” was chosen for this year’s event, according to organizers, because “in a world that can often feel fragmented and disconnected, love is the force that reconnects us all”.
Kensington Palace released a statement saying, “This year, the Service will bring people together to celebrate love in all its forms – whether it’s love within families, through friendships, across communities, or even through powerful moments of connection with strangers.”
The statement further read, “This year, Her Royal Highness wanted to recognize and thank the many people around the country who are acting with love in their communities, contributing to a more cohesive and connected society.”
Prince William is set to deliver a reading to the 1,600-strong congregation, while musical entertainment will be provided by Nine Million Bicycles singer/songwriter Katie Melua, Cornish folk group Fisherman’s Friends, and rising star Griff.
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