Or rather, as she observes the harvesting of the honey, done by her beekeeper.
But from a branding perspective, the show has obvious potential.
(Harry is mentioned often throughout the program but features only fleetingly in the finale.)
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Meghan is someone who really puts edible flowers inside of ice cubes.
She really hand-assembles organic gift bags full of seeds and herbs for kids birthday parties.
(ForgetMeghan Markle, shes moreMarnie Michaels.)
(Seriously, being her guest sounds exhausting!)
Next, they make candles together with wax from her bee farm.
Finally, they decorate a cake using some of her homemade raspberry preserves.
Except, no matter what Meghan says, its very clear that sheisa perfectionist.
There is no reference to her royal life or the Sussexes issues with both sides of their family.
Here, its obvious that she admires their work and wants to ask thoughtful questions.
(She also reveals a more engaging side of herself by answering theirs.)
It actually suits her much better when someone else is in charge.
It often feels like Meghans guests have a better idea of what the audience wants to watch, too.
Sure, its about the food and the Duchess of Montecito fantasy, but its also about beingentertained.
But rather than lean into the fun of the moment, the duchess corrects her.
Its so funny too that you keep saying Meghan Markle.
You know Im Sussex now?
she says, before launching into a sermon about how meaningful it was to change her last name.
There are basic issues of execution.
Much more of a problem, though, is her confused narrative.
Its another Instagram-ready phrase that sounds good but seems to contradict her own message.
Yet again, the sense of wanting the best of both worlds follows her everywhere.
But in the shows title, shes just Meghan.
Renaming herself Meghan Sussex feels like a way to bring these different versions together.
