Meghan Markle’s return to Netflix has been delayed due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California.
The Duchess of Sussex revealed that her new series, originally scheduled to premiere on the streaming giant on January 15, has been rescheduled for a March 4 release.
Markle, a Los Angeles native who attends Catholic Immaculate Conception High School, requested that her show debut be postponed due to ongoing fires including the Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit Southern California to support wildfire victims and recovery efforts
Meghan Markle has delayed the release of her new Netflix show due to the California wildfires. (Netflix/Getty Images)
“At the request of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and with the full support of Netflix, the release of the show – a heartfelt tribute to the beauty of Southern California – has been postponed from its previously announced January premiere date to March 4 “due to the ongoing damage caused by the Los Angeles wildfires,” a Netflix representative confirmed to Fox News Digital.
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“I’m grateful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the release as we focus on meeting the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California,” Markle said.
On Friday, Markle and husband Prince Harry supported the victims and rescue efforts while meeting with Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle volunteer during Southern California wildfires. (Keith Birmingham)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle volunteer on site during wildfires. (Fox 11, Los Angeles)
“Over the past few days, wildfires in Southern California have ravaged communities, destroying homes, homes, schools, medical centers and more, impacting tens of thousands of people from all walks of life. A state of emergency has been issued,” the pair wrote on their website Thursday road.
On their website, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex list organizations active in helping wildfire victims, including the Animal Health Foundation, which houses and cares for evacuated animals; Compton Cowboys, which provides emergency transportation services for horses; Airbnb and 211LA team up to provide free temporary housing for displaced people and more.
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This month, Markle announced her latest venture on social media, returning to Instagram for the first time in five years.
Markle announced her new Netflix show on her recently launched Instagram page. (Netflix)
Markle appears in her new Netflix series, Meghan Markle. (Netflix)
“I’m so excited to share this with you,” Markle wrote in the post. “I hope you enjoy the show as much as I enjoyed making it. Happy New Year to everyone! Thank you to our amazing staff and the @netflix team. Thank you so much for your support and fun!”
Prince Harry makes a brief cameo in clips of the Duchess cooking, gardening and dancing in the kitchen with celebrity friends including Mindy Kaling and Roy Choi.
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Produced by Markle, the series “reimagines the lifestyle show genre, blending practical how-tos and candid conversations with friends old and new,” according to Netflix.
“Megan shares personal tips and tricks, embraces playfulness over perfection, and highlights how easy it is to create beauty even in unexpected circumstances. She and her guests roll up their sleeves in the kitchen, garden and beyond and invite you Do the same thing.
Mindy Kaling appears on Markle’s new show, which now premieres in March. (Netflix)
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The multi-year deal with Netflix comes after the couple stepped back from royal duties in 2020 and moved to California. “Harry and Meghan” 2022.
A year later, they followed up with the documentary series “Invincible Heart” in 2023 and “Polo” in 2024.
Fox News Digital’s Landon Mion contributed to this report.
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