- The long-awaited lifestyle series will be released on January 15
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Meghan Markle's new cookery show has been labelled 'reality TV' by Netflix in the run-up to its release next week.
The streamer is currently promoting the Duchess of Sussex's long-awaited lifestyle series under the categories 'Relaxing', 'Feel-Good', and 'Reality TV' as well as 'Home & Garden Reality TV' ahead of the show's premiere on January 15.
Meghan, 43, said she was 'so excited' to share the lifestyle programme with her followers in an Instagram post, one day after relaunching the social media account.
The first trailer for With Love, Meghan showed the Duchess cooking in a Montecito kitchen, picking produce from her garden, and chatting with very famous pals including Mindy Kaling.
The new show is part of Prince Harry and Meghan's $100 million (£80 million) deal with Netflix to produce a wide array of content for the streaming service.
Since signing the deal, the Sussexes have released Harry & Meghan - the six-part docuseries about the couple's love story and decision to quit the Royal Family - and Prince Harry's recent polo documentary.
However, With Love, Meghan is the first programme made by Prince Harry and Meghan's Archewell Productions to be classed as 'reality'.
While Harry & Meghan was branded a 'documentary', Netflix slotted Polo under the category 'sports' on its platform.
Meghan Markle's new cookery show has been labelled 'reality TV' by Netflix ahead of the release of With Love, Meghan next week
The streamer is currently promoting the Duchess of Sussex 's long-awaited lifestyle series under the categories 'Relaxing', 'Feel-Good', and 'Reality TV' as well as 'Home & Garden Reality TV' ahead of the show's premiere on January 15
In 2020, a spokesperson for the Sussexes responded to a story in The Sun that claimed they were filming a new series for Netflix, clarifying that 'the Duke and Dcuhess are not taking part in any reality shows'.
That series eventually became Harry & Meghan that charted their complex journey' from the UK to Montecito, California, where they now live, and was released in December 2022.
While the docuseries became one of Netflix's most watched programmes, Archewell's subsequent releases have failed to replicate its success - with Prince Harry's 'boring' Polo series being panned by critics.
The future of Harry and Meghan's lucrative deal will likely depend on With Love, Meghan, with all eyes on the Duchess as she returns to her 'domestic goddess' roots nearly a decade after shuttering her lifestyle blog 'The Tig'.
Watching it back will, however, be a bittersweet experience for Meghan, who recently announced the death of her beloved beagle Guy.
Confirming the news on Instagram, Meghan shared a montage of the 'sweet' rescue - who was set to appear on her Netflix show - in a heartbreaking post on Tuesday.
Admitting she has cried 'too many tears to count,' the mother-of-two thanked her pet for years of 'unconditional love'.
The montage included photos of Guy huddling up with Meghan in bed, enjoying cuddles with Harry, and keeping the Duchess company as she made jam.
Watching it back will, however, be a bittersweet experience for Meghan, who recently announced the death of her beloved beagle Guy
Confirming the news on Instagram, Meghan shared a montage of the 'sweet' rescue - who was set to appear on her Netflix show - in a heartbreaking post on Tuesday
Admitting she has cried 'too many tears to count,' the mother-of-two thanked her pet for years of 'unconditional love'
Meghan adopted Guy in 2015 from a dog rescue in Canada
'In Memory of Guy,' she captioned the clip, while urging her followers to 'adopt not shop'.
'In 2015, I adopted a beagle from a dog rescue in Canada. He had been at a kill shelter in Kentucky and given a few days to live. I swooped him up….and fell in love,' Meghan's caption read.
'They referred to him as "the little guy" because he was so small and frail, so I named him "Guy". And he was the best guy any girl could have asked for.'
The sweet tribute also offered a rare glimpse into the Sussexes' home life, including the moments they shared with Guy.
'We're jamming, Guy,' Meghan could be heard telling the pooch in one video, as she prepared raspberry jam.
In another clip, Harry and Meghan's five-year-old son Archie could be heard saying 'he might fall' as the dog joined him and his mother in the backseat, with Prince Harry behind the wheel.
'He's not gonna fall, don't you worry, Mama has him,' Meghan replied. 'Thank you for being such a good boy!'
The video also featured a sweet singalong from Meghan and her children - seemingly led by little Archie - which went: 'We love you Guy! And we'll be true, when you're not near us, we're blue!'
Guy in a still from Meghan's forthcoming Netflix series 'With Love, Meghan'
The tribute to Guy is Meghan's third upload on her Instagram page after she launched With Love, Meghan last week.
The long-awaited show was teased last March when Meghan first unveiled her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard.
The series will follow Meghan as she reveals her top tips and tricks in the kitchen and garden, while hosting her famous California friends - including Kaling and fellow Suits star Abigail Spencer - inside a Montecito home.
