Jan. 7, 2025

Meghan Markle's new show gets overwhelming negative response

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The release of the trailer for "With Love, Meghan," the Duchess of Sussex's upcoming Netflix series, has generated a striking contrast in public responses across different social media platforms. While the Duchess chose to disable comments on her personal Instagram announcement, Netflix's YouTube posting of the trailer has attracted over 33,000 comments, revealing a notably divided reaction to the eight-episode cooking series.

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Caloroga Shark Media. Hello and welcome to Palace Intrigue. I

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am your host Mark for Answers. Well, it's been a

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couple of days since we've talked about Megan, so let's

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jump in and see if anything is happening in the

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world of our favorite Duchess. The release of the trailer

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for With Love Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex's upcoming Netflix series,

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has generated a striking contrast in public responses across different

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social media platforms. While the Duchess chose to disable comments

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on her personal Instagram account, Netflix's YouTube posting of the

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trailer has attracted over thirty three thousand comments, revealing a

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notably divided reaction to the eight episode cooking series. The

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YouTube comments section has become particularly notable for its critical tone.

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Among the responses, viewers have taken a satirical approach to

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the show's premise. Made oatmeal buns this morning and elevated

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them with herbs. I also put extra ginger into my

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husband's tea. Netflix, here I come, wrote one commenter. Another quipped, Hey, Netflix,

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can I have a contract? I made toast today whilst

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pursuing joy and elevated it with butter just being my

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authentic self. The volume of responses prompted one viewer to

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observe they should make a show on this comment section,

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while another sarcastically noted that scene with the ice scoop,

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so talented, so brave. However, the response on Netflix's Instagram

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platform presents a markedly different tone, with supporters offering enthusiastic

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anticipation for the series. This looks fabulous. Can't wait to watch,

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wrote one fan. Another commented, I think Megan is such

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a blessing to Harry's life. Diana would have loved her.

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I cannot wait to watch this. The supportive messages included

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simple expressions of approval, such as love this for her.

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The eight episode series, which features the Dutchess cooking alongside

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celebrity friends, as scheduled two, premiere on Netflix January fifteenth.

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Amid this backdrop of contrast public sentiment, British philosopher Kathleen Stark,

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writing for The Times As questioned the authenticity of the production,

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describing it as ruthless control freakery about every aspect of

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self presentation while purporting to be natural, candid and real.

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Stock's critique extends to the show's foxy food content, and

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even Prince Harry's appearance, which she characterized as a well practiced,

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spontaneous looking curdle. However, cast member Mindy Kayling has offered

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a markedly different perspective, revealing that the Golden Globes how

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the project came about through a thoughtful gesture from the Duchess.

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I was just in my maternity leave and Meghan texted

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me and said, Hey, do you want to be in

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my show and come to Montecito and have me cook

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for you, Kaling recalled, adding that Megan, unsurprisingly kind of

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blew me out of the water. She has a garden

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and a garden from scratch, which I could never do,

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and chickens. Kaling also noted Prince Harry's presence during the filming,

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though he remained off camera. Harry was there, but he

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didn't cook for me. I heard he's a pretty good cook.

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He knows his way around the kitchen. Supporters also come

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from Meghan's former Suits co star Abigail Spencer, who shared

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her enthusiasm on Instagram. She's magic, love you so at Megan.

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The show was filmed in a rented Montecito mansion near

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the Sussex's home, a detail that Stock included in her

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broader critique of what she views as carefully managed authenticity.

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Referencing Meghan's beach video posted just before the trailer release,

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Stock observed Prussian military maneuvers have looked less planned, but

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don't feel too bad for Meghan, as the Duke and

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Duchess of Sussex's Montecito estate has seen a remarkable increase

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in value since their twenty twenty purchase. The nine bedroom

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property acquired for eleven point six million pounds is now

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estimated by Zillo to be worth twenty three million pounds

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or about twenty nine million dollars, representing a one hundred

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and ten percent appreciation. This value increase significantly outpaces the

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broader Montecito market, where medium home prices have risen by

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forty seven percent during the same period. The eighteen thousand

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square foot of states exceptional appreciation has caught the attention

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of real estate experts. Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst

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for realta dot Com, notes the unusual nature of this growth.

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Even in demand Montecito, a home doubling in value since

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twenty twenty is not typical Charlie Langston, executive editor at Realta,

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suggests the area's growing celebrity presence, including residents like Oprah

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Winfrey and Katie Perry, has enhanced its desirability. The release

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of Meghan's new Netflix series will undoubtedly only increase interest

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in the couple's home life, despite the fact that it

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wasn't actually filmed inside the couple's marital mansion, Langston told Newsweek.

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Montecito itself has cemented its place on the map as

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one of California's most sought after celebrity enclaves. The property,

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home to Prince Harry, Meghan and their children, Archie five

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and lilib three, features amenities including a pool, large garden,

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spacious kitchen, home office in various living spaces. According to neighbours,

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the family maintains a low profile, primarily visible during school

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runs or dog walks. Pellacentrica be back in a Moment.

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Mike Tindall has emerged as a significant figure in Prince

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William's in a circle, with royal sources suggesting their relationship

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has evolved into a brotherly bond. The former rugby star,

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married to William's cousin Zara, has reportedly stepped into a

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more prominent supportive role since Prince Harry's departure from royal duties.

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In twenty twenty, a royal insider speaking to Women's Day

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magazine highlighted the depth of their connection. Mike's become a

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key figure in Williams's inner world and someone he can

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always rely on. The source emphasized William's appreciation, noting this

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no doubt Wills sees him as a brother he lost,

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He's proven how loyal he is, and Wills knows Mike

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has his back. He's so grateful to have him by

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his side. The informal nature of their relationship was recently

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illustrated during Mike's appearance on Rob Burrow's podcast, where he

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revealed his playful nickname for the Prince of Wales. The

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Prince of Wales has known to me as one point Willie,

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because he's not the best of drinkers, Tindall disclosed, quickly adding,

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oh my god, it's out there now, sorry, sir. Beyond

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his relationship with William, Tindall's also badly focused on developing

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a meaningful connection with Prince George, suggesting a broader integration

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into the Wales family. Dynamic. A new analysis by Outdoor

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Toys reveals that the Whales children rank among the world's

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wealthiest young people, with Princess Charlotte leading the global list

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at an estimated net worth of three point nine billion pounds.

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Her brothers, Prince George and Prince Lluid also feature prominently

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with substantial valuations. Charlotte's remarkable wealth estimate, which places her

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above celebrity children like Blue Ivy Carter in Northwest, is

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attributed partially to the Kate Effect, her mother's influence on

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public interest and commercial impact. The nine year old princess

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stands to inherit significant assets, including the historic Spencer tiara

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worn by her grandmother, Princess Diana at her nineteen eighty

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one wedding, and potentially Diana's sapphire engagement ring currently worn

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by the Princess of Wales. Prince George, despite being second

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in line to the throne, ranks second on the wealth

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list with an estimated worth of two point eight billion pounds.

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His future inheritance includes the Duchy of Cornwall, a vast

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private estate valued over one billion pounds that generates annual

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income of twenty one million pounds. Upon William's assassion, George

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will become eligible for numerous titles, including Duke of Cornwall,

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Earl Chester, Duke of Rothsay, Earl of Carreck, Baron of Renfrew,

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Lord of the Isles, and Prince and Great Stewart of Scotland.

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Six year old Prince Louis ranks ninth globally with an

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estimated ninety eight million pounds net worth. His potential future

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includes the possibility of inheriting the Duke of York title

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once his father becomes king, following the tradition of royal

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dukedoms passing to male heirs. The global wealth rankings place

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the Whales children among diverse company. Others include Rizza Athereston

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Meyers nine hundred and forty three million pounds, the son

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of Rihanna Blue, Ivy Carter five hundred and sixty eight

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million pounds, daughter of Beyonce and Jay z and Northwest

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two hundred and ninety six million pounds, a daughter of

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