Meghan Markle Reveals What She Learned from Hobby Beloved by Both Her and Kate Middleton

Mar. 15, 2025

(Left) Meghan Markle at the Paley Honors Fall Gala on Dec. 4, 2024 in Los Angeles; (Right) Kate Middleton in Sandringham on Dec. 25, 2024.Photo:Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty; Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty

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The Duchess of Sussex, 43, welcomes viewers into her world in the new Netflix seriesWith Love, Meghan, which premiered on March 4. Episode one of the show opened with Meghan tackling beekeeping and expertly handling a live hive.

“I’ve got good vibes,” the Duchess of Sussex said as she pulled away the honey and mulled what it meant. “It’s like also that little reminder to do something that scares you a little bit. I think that’s part of it, but I’m trying to stay in the calm of it. Because it’s beautiful to be this connected.”

Beekeeping is one of many pursuits that the Duchess of Sussex takes on inWith Love, Meghan, her fifth project with the streamer as part of the multiyear deal that she andPrince Harrysigned in 2020. Meghan served as both host and executive producer forWith Love, Meghan,which follows her in “the kitchen, garden — and even at the beehive — as she prepares to host friends both old and new,” Netflix said in astatement.

“We are buzzing about #WorldBeeDay 🐝,” read the caption of the snap shared in May 2023, credited to photographer Matt Porteus. “Bees are a vital part of our ecosystem and today is a great opportunity to raise awareness of the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy.”

Princess Kate oncebrought honey from her hivefor a visit with schoolchildren.

Kate is not the only family member who is keen on bees.Queen Camillaalso enjoys beekeeping and makes her own honey from hives at her country home, Ray Mill House, which is available for charitable sale atFortnum & Mason.

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The Duchess of Sussex is a busy bee inWith Love, Meghan, which sees her cooking, crafting and spending time with friends likeMindy Kaling,Abigail Spencer,Delfina Blaquier,Kelly McKee Zajfen,Tracy Robbins,Daniel Martinand more across eight episodes.

“Sharing some of her favorite tips and tricks for cooking, gardening, crafting, and more, Meghan reveals how even the most minute details can help add beauty to our lives and, most importantly, help bring people together,” Netflix said in a statement. “Whether it’s preparing take-home gifts for guests or adding a sprinkle of edible flowers to breakfast, it’s truly the thought that counts.”

“With Love, Meghan” on Netflix.Courtesy of Netflix

Courtesy of Netflix

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In this week’sexclusive PEOPLE cover story, the Duchess of Sussex opens up about her new lifestyle brand, private life at home in California and her new Netflix series, where she shares her personal passions with her biggest audience yet.

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“When your children get to a certain age — when you’re not just playing in the sandbox with them but almost playing in your own sandbox again — it’s super joyful,” she says. “As a woman, a mom and a wife, to be able to find yourself again — in a way that was always present but that you maybe couldn’t put as much attention on as you now can when your kids are a little bit older — is a wonderful feeling.”

source: people.com