Meghan Markle has offered intriguing insights into Princess Lilibet's potential future interests while promoting her latest documentary project at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. The Duchess of Sussex, alongside Prince Harry, served as executive producer for the new film Cookie Queens, which explores the competitive world of Girl Scout cookie sales.
Royal Connection to Girl Scouts Tradition
During her appearance at the Utah festival, Meghan revealed her personal history with the Girl Scouts organisation, noting that both she and her mother were actively involved. The Duchess emphasised the lasting values she gained from her time as a Girl Scout, describing how the experience instilled principles of friendship, dedication, and perseverance.
"It really embeds such great values from the get-go," Meghan told Deadline about the organisation. "I was a Girl Scout, my mom was a troupe leader, and I think the value of friendship, of being dedicated to a goal as you can see that in Cookie Queens, it's so reflective of how these girls stick with something that's important to them and don't give up."
Future Possibilities for Princess Lilibet
When directly questioned about whether her daughter might follow in her footsteps, Meghan offered a carefully considered response that suggested openness to the possibility. "I think we'll continue to explore whatever feels right," she stated regarding Princess Lilibet potentially joining the Girl Scouts in future years.
The Duchess highlighted the personal significance of working on the documentary project as a parent, noting that creating content their children could eventually enjoy added special meaning to the production. She also shared a lighthearted detail about Prince Harry's cookie preferences, revealing his fondness for the shortbread variety.
Netflix Developments and Career Focus
This promotional activity comes amid reports about Meghan's other streaming ventures. Recent data indicates that her Netflix lifestyle programme With Love, Meghan failed to break into the platform's top 1,000 most-watched shows during the latter half of last year, ranking at 1,124th place with approximately two million viewing accounts.
The show was outperformed by various established series including:
- Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug & Cat Noir: Season 2: Part 2
- Downton Abbey
- Superstore
- Franklin & Bash
Industry sources suggest the programme is unlikely to return for a third series, with attention shifting toward potential holiday specials and Meghan's continued development of her As Ever brand. Reports also indicate that Netflix may not renew its substantial contract with the Duchess, valued at around £100 million.
Culinary Commentary and Public Perception
Separately, chef Rosemary Shrager offered her perspective on Meghan's culinary ventures, expressing doubts about the Duchess's hands-on kitchen involvement. "She's a lady – she's not exactly going to get her hands dirty if she has to get into the kitchen with a brigade of chefs," Shrager commented to The Mirror, while acknowledging she might be mistaken in her assessment.
The documentary Cookie Queens, backed by the couple's Archewell production company, follows four ambitious Girl Scouts as they compete to achieve the highest cookie sales, showcasing their determination and entrepreneurial spirit throughout the process.
