Meghan Markle opens up about her personal battle with perfectionism during holiday season

In a heartfelt new episode of her holiday special, With Love, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex shares intimate insights into her festive traditions and the challenges she faces in creating a perfect Christmas for her family.

Throughout the episode, Meghan demonstrates her holiday spirit by engaging in festive crafts such as making Christmas crackers filled with dried flowers, confetti, and chocolates. She also shares thoughtful gift ideas, like a heartfelt basket for Prince Harry containing a love letter and a handwritten decoration for the tree. Additionally, she offers tips to elevate holiday giving, including using wax seals on letters to add a special touch and turning a simple bottle of wine into a stylish headscarf.

However, beneath the holiday cheer lies a candid confession. Meghan openly discusses her ongoing struggle with perfectionism, revealing to guest TV chef and restaurateur Tom Colicchio that her desire for everything to be flawless can sometimes overshadow the magic of imperfection. “I get so fussed about everything being perfect that you lose the magic that even happens in the mistakes,” she admits.

Despite this, Meghan expresses her love for the crafting process, explaining, “This idea of just doing something fun that’s orchestrated and intentional at the beginning of the meal I think is really cool.” She also shares her approach to decorating, describing how she strings lights and ornaments to highlight their natural glow and placement.

The Duchess also emphasizes the significance of the Christmas tree, saying, “There is just something about it that in one area of your house you’re able to really encapsulate your family story, really feel the passage of time and the different chapters of your life through the ornaments. For me, a tree is part of my memory and love of the holiday season. I love it.”

As the episode concludes, Meghan encourages viewers to cherish the little moments, stating, “I’m always trying to really embrace and lean into making every day of that month special as you’re wrapping up a year.” She gently reminds fans that it’s okay not to do everything, urging, “Just embrace the special touches that bring you joy.”

The special offers a rare glimpse into Meghan Markle’s personal holiday traditions and her honest reflections on balancing perfection with the true spirit of the season.