By Molly Claire Goddard
2:25pm PDT, Aug 25, 2025
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One acclaimed chef is coming to
Meghan Markle's defense. As the Duchess of Sussex continues to get flak for her homemaking skills, one of the guests on
the second season of
With Love, Meghan,
Clare Smyth, is claiming the royal is actually an excellent cook.
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After getting in the kitchen with Meghan Markle for the retired actress' Netflix show, Clare Smyth — who is the first female in England to win three Michelin stars — explained that the
Suits alum is a pro when it comes to making a meal. "She's pretty good at filleting a fish," the chef
claimed. "Meghan is actually really good at cooking and she's creative, with a good palate." Smyth will appear on an upcoming episode of the lifestyle series to teach Meghan how to whip up a "very healthy poached halibut with seasonal vegetables and bone broth."
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Clare Smyth first worked with Meghan Markle when she cooked for the nearly 200 guests at the mother of two's 2018 wedding. The two have remained friendly since their first meeting. "I've known them for a long time. We stay in contact," the restaurateur said, adding that the California native "reached out" to her personally about appearing on With Love, Meghan. "The idea was to teach Meghan how to do fine dining and what goes into that, rather than just something you can make at home," Smyth explained. "It was about showing her that level of detail and giving her tips on presentation and skills. She was really interested in that."
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The second season of
With Love, Meghan will launch on August 26 after Meghan Markle and
Prince Harry announced they would continue their collaboration with
Netflix. "We're proud to extend our partnership with Netflix and expand our work together to include the As Ever brand," the 44-year-old gushed in a statement. "My husband and I feel inspired by our partners who work closely with us and our Archewell Productions team to create thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally and celebrates our shared vision."
