Meghans New Series

With Love Meghan: The Rebranding From A Sr. Royal To An Influencer...

Let's delve into the details.

Firstly, congratulations to Meghan on planning a second season. May Your Dreams Come True!

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I watched the first episode, which began with beekeeping.

It was clear she wasn't a beekeeper, but her guest was enthusiastic and shared insightful tips on beekeeping.

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The honey's color was appealing, as was the setting.

Having your own honey is delightful, akin to my family's maple syrup production.

It's evident Meghan doesn't personally keep the bees, which is perfectly fine.

I wondered if they were her bees or belonged to the cottage where she filmed.

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Im sure she can afford to hire a beekeeper... So go for it!

Throughout her series, I noticed her frequent use of live petals and dried flowers as garnishes. Garnishing can be an art form, and she excels at it. It's refreshing to see such beauty, especially in today's world. She enjoys making things pretty.. I do like that. People what have never seen that might like it. 

My grandmother taught us about garnishing as children. Many of the flowers Meghan used are rich in Vitamin C and other nutrients, which I found both enlightening and decorative.and I use many of the same.

The kitchen and gardens featured were stunning, clearly the result of years of cultivation. Meghan mentioned it wasn't her house, and it was apparent that all preparation was done for her.

The kitchen's connection to the gardens was beautifully designed.

Her explanations about garnishes and flower arranging inspired me to tend to my own garden. Her ideas were inspiring, largely due to her remarkable guests and chefs. She needs to keep that up.

I hope future episodes will include captions for the recipes featured. Meghan that might be helpful! 

When teaching her friends, it was clear not all were knowledgeable. Whether Meghan was fully informed or not, she was eager to learn and share. She did prove she prepared. And, it was obvious she has staff help.

All her companions seemed willing to participate and seemed to enjoy the journey.

Her jam featured prominently in every episode and looked good, reminiscent of my own jam-making experiences.

Regarding her clothing, I wasn't impressed, especially given the cost. It doesn't inspire me to shop. And I  did   notice the subtle product placements and advertisements, typical of influencers promoting brands.

She has certainly entered the influencer domain. But let's consider a few aspects:

Is she well-versed in her pursuits? Not entirely, but she appears to be willing to learn and has some knowledge.

Does she enjoy it? Apparently so, and she seems to have found her niche.

Can she succeed? I'm uncertain. Given the many facts checkers out there ready to pounce its possible she may not.

Still, it's clear she is passionate about this endeavor. It was a pleasant viewing experience, and its obvious she enjoyed the process.

However, I had to set aside personal feelings about her past remarks concerning the late Queen and the family, which deeply affected many, including my household.

Many struggle to separate these feelings from her program, which does have potential. And, I am trying to do that.

(Personal Opinion) It would be beneficial if she could acknowledge her past actions and words. I believe her show can truly succeed if she reconciles with both families involved.

She should also avoid identity politics, as it could harm her career. Hollywood has seen many fall from grace due to this.

She needs to appeal to a broad audience is crucial for maintaining the lifestyle she portrays.

She could have achieved global prominence in the Royal Family had she heeded the guidance.. For it is evident she did as she was offered by her program's chefs. She listened to them... But still...

She is married to Prince Harry, once the world's most popular prince. We all admire him, he seems committed to making her happy, a decision that has come with its own costs.

He appears to appreciate her creativity, which is evident in many aspects. ...

Returning to the program, Meghan seems to want to project a well known influencer  like image, though she is not quite there.

My favorite guest was her star power star in this season was Alice Waters, a world-renowned chef in her 80s. Meghan's direction of Waters was unsettling at first then I had to realize the lady is in her 80s and she looked happy to be part of the program.

As the season progressed she did show she was gaining confidence.

Realistically, the program's viewership is largely due to her marriage to Prince Harry.

Without him, the show might not have existed.

Personally, I would have preferred more involvement from Harry in this lifestyle, beyond his appearance in the final episode, where he clearly showed pride in her.

Yet...

Past controversies may continue to haunt them unless addressed. The Oprah interview, political affiliations, and other incidents are notable examples. And now fact checkers will be front and center.

They could have chosen a respectful and dignified departure from their roles without inciting public strife. O well that's over.

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For the program to thrive, It's my own opinion, they should reconcile with their families and publicly acknowledge their mistakes. This is challenging, but I believe they may grow enough to find the courage to do so.

Such reconciliation could unlock significant opportunities, including with Invictus, an initiative I personally support.

However, political involvement, especially against popular figures, carries a heavy price. I do hope they stay away from this and become neutral.

Wisdom often advises humility and discretion in personal matters.

We shall see what unfolds next. I will continue to keep them in my thoughts and prayers.

Good Luck Meghan...

Theresa Phillips

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