Meghan Markle shares an intimate home video, offering a rare look at life inside her Montecito mansion
Meghan Markle has given the world an intimate glimpse into her family life, sharing a personal video from inside her lavish Montecito mansion. The Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram to post rare footage of herself cooking alongside her two young children, Archie and Lilibet, while Prince Harry observed from the sidelines.
The heartwarming clip, which was recorded for The Drew Barrymore Show, shows Meghan rolling out dough for thumbprint biscuits filled with strawberry preserve—one of the flagship products of her newly rebranded lifestyle brand, As Ever. As she kneads the dough, Princess Lilibet excitedly scurries around the kitchen, eager to help. Meanwhile, Archie, now noticeably taller, is seen standing at the kitchen table, happily munching on a biscuit as his mother plants a gentle kiss on his forehead.
The setting is just as striking as the moment itself. Their Montecito home’s gleaming kitchen, featuring a grand island at its centre, serves as the backdrop for this rare look into the Sussexes’ private world. With warm lighting and an inviting atmosphere, the video radiates a sense of comfort and domestic bliss—an image Meghan has been carefully curating through her public appearances and projects.
Sharing the clip online, the Duchess captioned it: “When making thumbprint cookies at home becomes a family affair! Thanks @heartmom & @clarewaightkeller for the love and extra set of hands!” Fans were quick to flood the comments section with praise, with many noting how much Archie has grown and how sweet the family interaction appeared.
Yet, behind the cosy scenes lies a carefully managed image. Meghan’s latest move aligns with the launch of her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, which aims to showcase a polished version of her personal life. Interestingly, while the series is designed to feel intimate, it was not filmed in her actual home. Instead, the production took place in a similar rental property, a strategic decision to maintain privacy and security.
In a recent interview with People, Meghan explained her reasoning behind the choice: “I wanted to protect that safe haven. We’re a close-knit family, and I love those moments—putting Lili down for a nap, having lunch together, having sacred time at the end of the day.”
The timing of this video release also coincides with the Duchess’s rebranding efforts. Having scrapped her original brand name, American Riviera Orchard, she has opted for As Ever—a name she says reflects her long-standing passions for cooking, crafting, and gardening. Speaking about the change, Meghan noted, “It essentially means ‘as it’s always been,’ and if you’ve followed me since 2014 with The Tig, you know I’ve always loved these things.”
While some royal watchers view this as a simple family moment, others see it as a calculated effort to reposition herself in the lifestyle market. Whether intentional or not, Meghan’s latest move has reignited public fascination with the Sussexes—proving once again that, love her or loathe her, she remains a figure who commands global attention.
