Five things we've learned from Meghan's interview ahead of Netflix series

The Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle TV show is set to premiere on Netflix on Tuesday morning. Ahead of the premiere, an exclusive interview with *People* magazine has already revealed some of the show's content, creating anticipation among viewers.

*With Love, Meghan* will be an eight-episode series covering cooking, gardening, and chats with celebrity friends. The interview revealed that it doesn't always mean fine dining, as Chinese takeout is a regular favorite in their California home. As Meghan stated, "Even with takeout, I elevate it with beautiful plating."

For those already feeling inadequate, Meghan says, "This series is about doing things to the best of your ability and doing it with love." They also eat out. "We go out for dinner a lot, not just in other people’s homes or private rooms; we just go out into the world... I really like that we can have that fun."

Even more heartwarming, Meghan revealed that Prince Harry and their five-year-old son, Prince Archie, both enjoy scrambled eggs, and she's usually up by 6:30 a.m. "I love making breakfast for my family," she said. But don't expect to see too much of Prince Harry in the series, as he reportedly only makes a fleeting appearance at the end of the show. As the title suggests, it's primarily a show about Meghan.

The series appears to be a return to Meghan's pre-royal life when she had a lifestyle blog, "The Tig." But Meghan doesn't consider herself an influencer. "I think of myself as an entrepreneur and a female founder... If the brand ultimately has influence, then that's great." We know she is working with Netflix on a new lifestyle product line called "As Ever," so there may be some entrepreneurial overlap.

"It almost feels like going into our honeymoon again," Meghan said. Meghan makes producing this show sound almost like a rekindling of her and Harry's first romance. "I think he saw, in those moments of doing the things that I was doing when he first met me, that there was just a spark back," she said. The "things" she is referring to are all the work that went into the blog. "Hunched over a desk, writing copy, writing the newsletters, fine-tuning edits, really diving into the details." "I think he’s loved watching that, as much as I’ve loved doing it. It’s just been really fun." "That's who I've always been."

Previously, she launched a podcast called *Archetypes*, which received some harsh criticism. *People* magazine states that her new podcast in partnership with Lemonada Media will launch this spring. Over the years, Meghan has had to face a lot of animosity. In the interview, she spoke about responding to the constant public scrutiny, including the scrutiny of her latest ventures. "Even the name, there was a lot of going back and forth," she said. "I was figuring it out in real time." She added, "I’m grateful to all the people who have given me the grace to be able to make mistakes and figure it out and to be able to forgive myself along the way." "It's been a learning process."

Talking about their current media consumption, she said, "We love *Shrinking*, we just watched *Black Cake*, and we’re looking forward to the new season of *The White Lotus*." While their previous Netflix series reviewed their departure from life as senior royals, this latest series is not expected to touch on their disputes with the Royal Family. Instead, it will be a more upbeat show, filled with expensive kitchens, flowers, and the sunny vistas of their new life in California. This is about looking forward, not looking back.

But for people in a far-flung corner of the South of England, the show is a nod to their Sussex titles. "That is our kids’ last name, and it’s our family name. That, to me, feels so complete," she said. "I think it feels so nice to have that shared connection." "It means a lot to me."