Prince Harry's potential reunion with his brother may be disrupted due to Meghan Markle's looming presence.
Meghan Markle's upcoming Christmas special, titled With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, is set to air on Netflix in December 2025. This date coincides with the annual broadcast of Kate Middleton's Christmas carol service, Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, which is typically aired on ITV1 on December 24 [1][3].
The scheduling overlap has sparked criticism and accusations from royal fans who see Meghan's holiday special as an attempt to compete with or overshadow Kate's traditional event [1][2][4]. Some have labelled Meghan's move as "vicious," while others claim it fuels the perceived rivalry between the two duchesses.
Royal experts suggest that whenever Kate starts a public initiative like the holiday carol concert, Meghan tends to launch a competing or similar project, which exacerbates media speculation of royal tensions [2].
Meghan's lifestyle show, With Love, Meghan, has continued despite modest rankings. However, the release of a holiday special so close to Kate's well-established event has added fuel to an ongoing narrative of rivalry and tension within the royal family media coverage [4].
While there is no official statement confirming personal animosity, the overlapping schedule and public criticism indicate the potential for renewed tensions and media portrayal of royal discord due to these coinciding Christmas events.
The holiday special, produced by Archewell Productions, will feature Meghan Markle, her friends, and family. It will provide simple instructions for viewers to follow at home, and will include activities such as decorating, cooking, crafting, and sharing laughs. The special is described as a "holiday wonder" with warmth, tradition, and a generous dose of joy [5].
The 2025 event marks the Royal family's Together at Christmas carol service's five-year anniversary. The annual carol service is hosted by Kate Middleton and is a cherished tradition for many royal fans [6].
Despite the potential for renewed tension, both Meghan's holiday special and Kate's carol service promise to bring holiday cheer to their respective audiences.
References:
- Royal Central
- Express
- The Mirror
- Town & Country
- Archewell Productions
- Royal Family
The overlap in scheduling between Meghan Markle's holiday special and Kate Middleton's traditional Christmas carol service has stirred accusations, with some viewing Meghan's move as an attempt to compete in the realm of pop-culture entertainment, specifically within celebrity-driven lifestyle and pop-culture arenas. This close proximity of events has added to the ongoing narrative of rivalry and tension within the royal family media coverage, fueling the fire of the perceived competition between the two duchesses.
