Meghan Markle's holiday special could compete with Kate Middleton's carol concert

Netflix has confirmed Meghan Markle's With Love, Meghan will return later this month, and a December holiday special may collide with Kate Middleton’s beloved Together at Christmas carol service, now marking its fifth year. 

The Sun’s royal editor Matt Wilkinson notes the Duchess of Sussex’s festive episode is expected the same month Kate’s annual Westminster Abbey event airs on ITV.

In a press note shared by Netflix, Archewell Productions teased: “This December, join Meghan in Montecito for a magical holiday celebration. Together, friends and family deck the halls, create holiday feasts, craft heartfelt gifts, and share lots of laughs - with simple how-tos to follow at home.”

Season two promises “celebrity chefs, talented artists, and beloved friends” plus playful kitchen challenges and DIY moments built around “joy over perfection.”

Kate’s 2024 carol service drew 1,600 guests - from WWII veterans to community champions - and featured performances by Paloma Faith, Olivia Dean, and Gregory Porter, with the Wales family in attendance. 

If both royal-adjacent specials land the same week, expect a festive ratings face-off between streaming and broadcast TV.

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