{"id":1227329,"date":"2025-03-05T20:06:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-05T20:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/pt\/?p=1227329"},"modified":"2025-03-05T20:06:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-05T20:06:03","slug":"with-love-meghan-lacks-authenticity-experts-claim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/pt\/with-love-meghan-lacks-authenticity-experts-claim\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018With Love, Meghan\u2019 lacks authenticity, experts claim"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After months of anticipation, Meghan Markle<\/a>\u2019s Netflix series is finally here and receiving lukewarm reviews from several royal experts.<\/p>\n

The Duchess of Sussex\u2019s eight-episode lifestyle series, “With Love, Meghan,” became available for streaming on March 4. It was originally scheduled to premiere in January but was delayed due to the Los Angeles fires<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Several royal experts who watched the series told Fox News Digital that the “Suits” alum appears inauthentic on screen as she attempts to take on the role of relatable lifestyle guru.<\/p>\n

MEGHAN MARKLE ADMITS TO MAKING \u2018MISTAKES\u2019 IN LAUNCHING AS EVER LIFESTYLE BRAND<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Meghan Markle’s lifestyle series, “With Love, Meghan,” became available for streaming on March 4.<\/span> (Jake Rosenberg\/Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“This isn\u2019t innovative, it\u2019s backwards,” said Kinsey Schofield, host of the “To Di For Daily” podcast, about Markle\u2019s how-tos. “The projects themselves aren\u2019t original. It lacks authenticity. It\u2019s aesthetically pleasing but not where the content world is at right now. It\u2019s too controlled. Too glossy. Too produced.”<\/p>\n

British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard said the opening shot is reminiscent of “Gardeners\u2019 World,” a longstanding series<\/a> in the UK that brings “gardening ideas to life.” Still, she said that 20 minutes in, the series “appears mundane and lacks wow factor.”<\/p>\n

WATCH: MEGHAN MARKLE WILL NEVER WIN OVER UK PUBLIC AGAIN, AUTHOR CLAIMS<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Meghan seems eager to play the altruistic, kind soul, but it is a tad smarmy,” she claimed. “My toes are curling\u2026 This is so cringey and not fun at all. It feels too staged, and the tips and tricks are far too basic\u2026 Meghan comes across as a modern Stepford Wife.”<\/p>\n

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The first episode of “With Love, Meghan,” features the Duchess of Sussex’s longtime friend and makeup artist Daniel Martin.<\/span> (Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

On Monday night, Markle surprised fans at a New York screening of the show by sneaking into the small movie theater where the event was held. Her fans, who she said had been supporting her for years, squealed with excitement when they saw her, then offered her gifts, including two custom bracelets for her children, Archie and Lilibet.<\/p>\n

She also shared a photo of two fans who had gotten tattoos of the name of her lifestyle brand, As Ever.<\/p>\n

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Meghan Markle shared photos from a small screening of her show.<\/span> (Meghan Markle\/Instagram)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

According to Netflix, Markle’s new show is not about a quest for perfection, but more about finding joy in the little things. As friends stop by a lush Montecito, California, estate, the mother of two shares her tips and tricks on gardening, cooking and hosting, among others.<\/p>\n

The former American actress told People magazine<\/a> that her series is not a traditional “stand and stir” format, where audiences learn step-by-step instructions as they follow along.<\/p>\n

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“Meghan seems eager to play the altruistic, kind soul, but it is a tad smarmy. My toes are curling\u2026 This is so cringey and not fun at all. It feels too staged, and the tips and tricks are far too basic\u2026 Meghan comes across as a modern Stepford Wife.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Helena Chard, British broadcaster and photographer<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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A sign that reads “Good Chives Only,” written by Meghan Markle.<\/span> (Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“It feels as though we\u2019re just spending time together, which is what it ended up being,” she explained to the outlet. “I\u2019d make a recipe and say, \u2018Everyone try this,\u2019 and there are certain dishes where you just watch everyone flock in. I\u2019d say, \u2018We\u2019ve run out of spoons!\u2019 It ended up feeling so communal, and that\u2019s the spirit of the show.”<\/p>\n

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Meghan Markle gives a sneak peek of some of her possible products from her lifestyle brand As Ever, such as “flower sprinkles.”<\/span> (Jake Rosenberg\/Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

In “With Love, Meghan,”<\/a> there is no mention of the British royal family, a sigh of relief for the royal experts. Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, stepped back as senior royals in 2020 and moved to California.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In the first episode, she shows a picture of her lemon and elderflower wedding cake while she is baking one that also features lemon.<\/p>\n

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In “With Love, Meghan,” the Duchess of Sussex explains how she kept busy with her lifestyle blog “The Tig” while she was a working actress.<\/span> (Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Audiences learn more about Markle\u2019s past life in Canada while she was filming “Suits,” as well as the “joy” she gets from being a hands-on parent. As she makes skillet pasta, a frittata using farm-fresh eggs and mint tea, she peppers in lines like, “It\u2019s like the Beyonc\u00e9 song. \u2018COZY,\u2019” \u2013 referring to her pasta dish – and “Now we\u2019re talking turkey.”<\/p>\n

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are raising their two young children in the wealthy, coastal city of Montecito.<\/p>\n

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“With Love, Meghan” features stunning views of Montecito, California.<\/span> (Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

UK royal correspondent Neil Sean told Fox News Digital he found it difficult to believe that Markle applies her tutorials at home. In the series, she encourages audiences to make a rainbow-shaped fruit arrangement, fun-shaped sandwiches and a balloon arch for a children\u2019s tea party.<\/p>\n

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Mindy Kaling and Meghan Markle bonding as moms at their tea party.<\/span> (Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“Do I honestly believe that she does all of this for the invisible children, who are Archie and Lili?” he questioned. “The whole point of the show is being relatable\u2026 You know it\u2019s not her kitchen because she\u2019s hesitant to look for things and, more importantly, she doesn\u2019t look at home which of course it isn\u2019t.”<\/p>\n

“The weirdest thing is that even if you liked what she was making, there\u2019s no real direction,” said Sean. “\u2026 What did Netflix feel they were going to get from this?”<\/p>\n

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Prince Harry makes a brief appearance in the final episode of “With Love, Meghan.”<\/span> (Jake Rosenberg\/Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Chard agreed, claiming viewers would be more encouraged to follow along if they were given how-to steps.<\/p>\n

Schofield noted that Markle faces fierce competition in the lifestyle space.<\/p>\n

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Meghan Markle did not discuss her life in England, but she does explain how ladybugs are known as ladybirds in the UK.<\/span> (Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“Netflix wants people 18 to 39,” she explained. “They have\u00a0<\/strong>70 million monthly users on its most popular tier. Meanwhile, TikTok boasts over 1 billion\u00a0monthly active users with the majority of TikTok users between 18 and 34. Key demo. TikTok is full of short, raw videos, primarily shot on mobile devices.”<\/p>\n

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In the series, Meghan Markle is seen picking berries to make fruit preserves and jams. She shared that her grandmother used to make apple butter.<\/span> (Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“This is Meghan and an entire production crew, in full glam, taking TikTok content or a Pinterest board and expanding it into longer-form content to a demographic that\u2019s developed a shorter attention span thanks to TikTok brain,” she added.<\/p>\n

One thing audiences will get is a sneak peek at Markle\u2019s upcoming products. The former American actress recently announced on Instagram that her lifestyle brand was renamed to As Ever and has Netflix as a partner<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Meghan Markle said she was a “latchkey kid” who “grew up watching \u2018Jeopardy!\u2019 and eating a lot of fast food.”<\/span> (Jake Rosenberg\/Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

There are plenty of fruit preserves spread all around and “flower sprinkles” that she uses to decorate her dishes. She also shows how candles can be made with beeswax. In the first episode, Markle, in beekeeping gear, showcases her honey.<\/p>\n

There is always room for a cookbook<\/a> if she chooses to write one.<\/p>\n

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Some of Meghan Markle’s projects include a rainbow-shaped fruit plate.<\/span> (Justin Coit\/Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Similar to how Ina Garten tells her viewers “store bought is fine,” Markle also notes that you can easily buy what you need to bring her projects to life without emptying your wallet. Still, Schofield was not convinced.<\/p>\n

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There is “a real delight in being a present parent,” said Meghan Markle.<\/span> (Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“I feel like I\u2019m watching the Home Shopping Network,” she said. “Meghan just tried to sell me a balloon blower upper and balloon garland. It\u2019s like the cast of \u2018Southern Charm\u2019 trying to sell me Spanx on Amazon Live.”<\/p>\n

Sean claimed that Markle\u2019s show struggles to make a mark.<\/p>\n

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Several royal experts told Fox News Digital that Meghan Markle struggles to appear authentic in her series.<\/span> (Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“\u2026 There\u2019s nothing new in the world of cookery,” he said. “Meghan has picked one of the hardest things to try and conquer. But remember, she\u2019s not an influencer in her own words\u2026 The standout spot for me would be\u2026 it was beautifully shot, well-edited and fast-paced. But if you feel you\u2019ve seen it all before, well then, you\u2019ve already watched Pamela Anderson\u2019s show\u2026 Who inspired who?”<\/p>\n

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According to the royal experts, Meghan Markle was trying too hard at attempting to be relatable.<\/span> (Justin Coit\/Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

For Schofield, “With Love, Meghan” appears more like “a PR exercise to change public perception.”<\/p>\n

“She\u2019s been labeled a bully for the last four years \u2013 most recently in the January issue of Vanity Fair<\/a>,” said Schofield. “This show needs to be a success for her professional reputation.<\/p>\n

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In “With Love, Meghan,” the Duchess of Sussex makes her own honey and uses beeswax to make candles.<\/span> (Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“[The Duke and Duchess of Sussex]<\/a> have failed too many times in front of the world. Meghan has only had one commercial success for Netflix. \u2018Heart of Invictus\u2019 and \u2018Live to Lead\u2019 bombed. \u2018Polo,\u2019 not a success. \u2018Pearl\u2019 was canceled before it went into production.”<\/p>\n

“\u2026 One thing she says is, \u2018The joy of hosting for me is surprising people with moments that let them know I was really thinking of their whole experience from morning to evening.\u2019 This is an example of Meghan trying to tell us she\u2019s not the palace bully,” Schofield claimed.<\/p>\n

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Meghan Markle said she is “celebrating the next chapter of my life.”<\/span> (Jenna Peffley\/Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

“I think it\u2019s interesting that she speaks to production staff off-camera versus speaking directly to the viewer. I wonder if that is also a strategy to dismiss the \u2018dictator in high heels\u2019 stories. \u2018Look, I get along with my crew!\u2019”<\/p>\n

MEGHAN MARKLE BRACES FOR \u2018MOMENT OF TRUTH\u2019 WITH NETFLIX SERIES THAT COULD DETERMINE HOLLYWOOD FUTURE: EXPERT<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Meghan Markle uses her homemade jam to bake a cake.<\/span> (Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

One thing the experts do agree on is that viewers, fans or not, will be tuning in. Whether Markle does become a successful lifestyle influencer remains to be seen.<\/p>\n

“Meghan believes there will be a second series because she\u2019s garnered so much worldwide interest so far,” claimed Sean. “Netflix is waiting to see the final returns.”<\/p>\n

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“I started this lifestyle website. Doing it in between scenes in my trailer,” said Meghan Markle about her past blog “The Tig.”<\/span> (Jake Rosenberg\/Netflix \u00a9 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Schofield claimed “Meghan hasn\u2019t paid her dues in this [lifestyle] space,” at least not yet.<\/p>\n

“She\u2019s not Martha Stewart,” said Schofield. She compliments herself constantly. Meghan Markle\u2019s biggest fan is Meghan Markle.<\/p>\n

“If you like Meghan Markle\u2026 you will appreciate this access to her. If you dislike Meghan Markle\u2026 this will not change your opinion.”<\/p>\n

The Associated Press contributed to this report.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.foxnews.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

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