Meg ‘didn’t want a reality show’ as she defends Netflix series – & says flower sprinkles make her feel like a ‘fairy’
MEGHAN Markle has said she "didn't want a reality show" as she defended her Netflix series at the glitzy TIME100 summit in New York.
While interviewed on stage, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, also explained the "fairy"-like flower sprinkles that heavily featured in her controversial show, With Love, Meghan.
Meghan and Harry joined some of the world's "most influential people" at the posh event at the Lincoln Centre today.
The summit, which includes stars from Ryan Reynolds and Demi Moore, is designed to "spotlight solutions and encourage action toward a better world".
Upon arrival, the pair posed for photos alongside TIME presenter Jessica Sibley and journalist Sam Jacobs.
The mother-of-two wore a $5,000 matching beige silk suit with white shirt and black boots, while Harry sported a black suit.
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On-stage, Meghan treated fans to behind-the-scenes details about With Love, Meghan - including why she decided to film the show at a rented home.
She explained that the show had a large crew of 80 people, and that: "Eighty people in the kitchen isn't really the childhood memory I’d like them (her kids) to have."
Elaborating on the series, she said: "Part of what’s really really important is that love language of taking care of people feeds me. It’s in many ways part of my self care."
When asked how she didn't become "depleted" by the experience, she added: "Doing it in a way that’s thoughtful and so authentic it actually energises you as opposed to depleting you.
"The crew - how are we going to do a cooking show that doesn’t feel like a typical (show). I didn’t want a reality show."
When asked about the flower sprinkles, Meghan joked: "Oh my gosh!
"You’d think I’m a little fairy tossing them around all the time. The obsession that has come with flower sprinkles.
"Of all things we could be talking about…it speaks to the tiny moment of joy that are so effortless and create a little bit of magic we’re all craving every day.
"The level of charm people have when they see these tiny littke dried petals is something I can’t wrap my head around but appreciate.
"There is a love for the detail and a small level of delight that can be added."
The event marks Meghan and Harry's first official appearance together since they were spotted at the Invictus Games in February.
