In a move that will delight her fans and further inflame her critics, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, is bringing her glossy lifestyle series With Love, Meghan back to Netflix for a second season. And this time, she’s not holding back.

The former working royal turned media entrepreneur has confirmed the new season’s release date, teased a glittering guest list, and dropped a sun-drenched trailer — all just weeks after she and Prince Harry signed a lucrative new “multi-year, first look deal” with the streaming giant. The Sussexes aren’t just back in the spotlight — they’re seizing it.

From Palace Protocol to California Cool

For some, With Love, Meghan is pure escapism: a royal-tinged peek into an idyllic California estate where flowers are always in bloom, dinner parties sparkle, and conversations flow as easily as the wine. For others, it’s another example of the Duchess being “out of touch” — a fairy tale that ignores the less glamorous realities most viewers face.

Season one, which premiered in March 2025, featured cameos from celebrity friends and even Prince Harry himself. Meghan — dressed in flowing neutrals, often barefoot in the garden — offered her takes on cooking, hosting, and living with intention. It was aspirational to some, aspirational-to-the-point-of-eye-roll to others.

But whatever your stance, Meghan’s timing is impeccable. Season two drops August 26th, and it’s clear she’s doubling down on her vision.

A Guest List Worthy of a Royal Reception

The second season is set to feature an eclectic mix of Hollywood personalities, culinary powerhouses, and personal friends. Model and television personality Chrissy Teigen brings her signature wit, while Queer Eye’s Tan France adds his sartorial sparkle.

In the kitchen, Meghan has assembled a star chef’s dream lineup: José Andrés, David Chang, Samin Nosrat, Clare Smyth, and Christina Tosi — each a household name in their own right. The table, it seems, will be groaning with both exquisite dishes and high-profile conversation.

Adding a dash of influencer glamour is YouTuber Radhi Devlukia, joined by Meghan’s longtime Pilates instructor Heather Dorak, celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin, and best-selling author Jay Shetty.

It’s a mix that’s part royal tea party, part Netflix variety show — exactly the hybrid Meghan has been curating since she traded tiaras for tailored blazers and a production company.

The Trailer: Sunshine, Clay, and Cookie Dough

Released on August 12, the trailer is set to the upbeat classic Rockin’ Robin, and it’s every bit as polished as you’d expect. We see Meghan crafting gifts with pressed flowers, working with clay, arranging blooms into picture-perfect bouquets, and, in her words, “venturing out of her comfort zone” in the kitchen.

“I love the idea of spending time together and finding new ways to show people you care,” she says to the camera, smiling in a sunlit kitchen as she whisks batter. The vibe is soft, inviting, and unmistakably California.

But there’s an undercurrent of ambition here too. This isn’t just about baking cookies — it’s about crafting an image, one episode at a time.

Reactions: Praise and Pushback

Within 24 hours, the trailer racked up over 100,000 views. Supporters flooded the comments calling it “amazing,” “uplifting,” and “exactly what we need right now.” Others weren’t so charitable, dismissing it as “nauseating” or “another vanity project.”

The polarized reaction is nothing new for Meghan. Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, she and Prince Harry have built a media empire that’s equal parts adored and derided. Critics argue that With Love, Meghan is a far cry from the service-driven work expected of royals; fans counter that Meghan never claimed to be making a documentary on world affairs — she’s offering beauty, joy, and a momentary escape.

The Netflix Deal: Sussex Strategy in Action

The announcement of season two came on the heels of the Sussexes’ new multi-year partnership with Netflix, which will include projects under their Archewell Productions banner and the As Ever brand.

In a statement, Meghan said:

“My husband and I feel inspired by our partners who work closely with us… to create thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally and celebrates our shared vision.”

It’s a declaration of creative intent — and perhaps a subtle reminder that, whatever the tabloids say, the couple is still a major player in Hollywood’s content game.

The Royal Paradox

What’s fascinating about With Love, Meghan is how it embodies the paradox of Meghan Markle herself. She is at once deeply polarizing and intensely watchable. Her show isn’t just about lifestyle tips; it’s a continuation of the rebrand that began the moment she and Harry stepped away from royal life.

To some, she’s the relatable duchess-next-door, inviting us into her home to share recipes and heart-to-hearts. To others, she’s an image-conscious celebrity leveraging royal mystique for commercial success.

The truth — as always with Meghan — likely lies somewhere in between.

Countdown to August 26

With all eight episodes of With Love, Meghan season two dropping at once, Netflix is betting on binge appeal. Midnight in the U.S., 8 a.m. in the U.K. — and social media will be ready to pounce. Whether the hashtags trend with love or loathing remains to be seen.

But one thing is certain: when Meghan Markle opens her California doors this August, the world will be watching. And talking. And, as ever, divided.

Because with Meghan, it’s never just about cookies and flowers — it’s about the ongoing drama of a woman who walked away from one of the most powerful institutions in the world… and built her own stage instead.