Truth about products Meghan Markle uses in new Netflix show

Royal fans may not be impressed by the Duchess of Sussex's decision to film her new series in a show home, but eagle eyed viewers did note a glimpse of her authentic self with several key items from her own kitchen

As royal fans continue to count down the days until Meghan Markle’s new Netflix series hits our screens later this month, many viewers have been excitedly dissecting the trailer shared by the Duchess, which offers a glimpse of ‘With Love, Meghan’ before its official debut on January 15. Yet while the immaculate trailer tries to convey a homely charm to anyone tuning in, one sore point for many fans that had been hoping to seen authentic glimpse of the Duchess’ life, is that it was filmed in a sprawling Californian kitchen that didn’t actually belong to her.

Instead of using her own home, Meghan opted to film the series at an ultra-luxe wedding venue just a stone’s throw from her Montecito home. However, despite the location lacking authenticity, eagle eyed viewers did notice that several personal items belonging to the Duchess had made it into the trailer, and in the process offered a far more indicative view of her own day to day essentials than the staged version we see on screen.

One item brought from her personal kitchen, was the vibrant yellow-and-green lemon squeezer Meghan previously used in her doc-series with Prince Harry, entitled Harry and Meghan. Identified by Hello! as the Zulay Kitchen 2-in-1 lemon squeezer, the budget friendly staple was previously used to make Prince Archie’s birthday cake, and appears to be a huge hit with the Duchess.

Another item fans were quick to spot was a white embossed bowl she used to hold chopped strawberries while cooking with former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer. The Adelaide bowl from Astier de Villatte will no doubt look familiar to many regular followers of the Duchess, as it was previously seen in a teaser for her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard.

Despite these two standout staples, there are also plenty of new items on show too - which while brand new for the series, do appear to also embrace Meghan’s usual sense of style. For example, the Sussexes' family pooch, Guy, has been treated to a new bed from Foggy Dog in the trailer - the exact same brand, that was previously seen in Meghan's Montecito home office back in 2021.

This time around Guy was seen curled up on the elegant "Amani" cover and cushion in shade “Sea”, which while elegant, was still a notable difference to his previous bed which featured stripes three years ago.

With Love, Meghan, will see the Duchess return to her roots and looks set to be a massive hit amongst her die-hard fans, who have been following her journey long before she ever met Prince Harry. For years before her relationship with Harry began, Meghan ran a successful lifestyle blog called The Tig, which she eventually closed down when her relationship with her now-husband got more serious. The Tig had thousands of regular readers and covered everything from travel to wellness.

Meghan's new show will focus on gardening, cooking, and crafting - amongst many other things. Famous friends "old and new" will join Meghan on her journey to show her audience her best "tips and tricks" to elevate the every day into the extraordinary. "Meghan reveals how even the most minute details can help add beauty to our lives and, most importantly, help bring people together. 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," Netflix explains.