Meghan Markle fronts the December 2025/January 2026 Art Issue of Harper’s Bazaar US, arriving on newsstands December 2. In a candid conversation with Kaitlyn Greenidge, Meghan reflects on shaping a life and career that feel genuinely her own—and allowing herself the freedom to enjoy them. “There’s no such thing as perfect. I, too, get to make mistakes…there’s also not a lot of fun in trying to be perfect. So why try to do that if you want to have fun?”
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She also opens up about what she hopes her children learn from watching her work and how Prince Harry continues to support her unconditionally: “No one in the world loves me more than him, so I know he’s always going to make sure that he has my back.” Meghan adds that Harry’s light-hearted, playful nature helped shape their relationship: “I was so drawn to that, and he brought that out in me… Even in business, I want us to play and have fun and explore and be creative.”
Discussing her approach to work, Meghan Markle explains that dedication feels innate to her. “I like the community of work and the connection… I think a lot of it is in my DNA.” While she acknowledges the rising trend of the so-called “soft life,” she believes everyone should choose what suits them: “You should do what works for you.” For Meghan, consistency matters. “How you are in one place… is how you are in other places,” she says, noting she brings the same commitment to everything from school potlucks to her business ventures.
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Reflecting on mistakes and growth, Meghan believes challenges provide the biggest lessons. “If it all goes swimmingly, you don’t learn from it… If you don’t learn anything, you’re not going to grow.” Watching her children tackle new experiences helps her extend that grace to herself: “I can give myself the same grace as a founder. There’s no such thing as perfect. I, too, get to make mistakes.”
She prefers not to overthink things: “I don’t like things that feel overly realized… If you overwork the dough, it’s not going to rise.” And she emphasizes that striving for flawlessness only kills joy: “There’s also not a lot of fun in trying to be perfect… So why try to do that if you want to have fun?”
Meghan Markle also speaks about blending work and family life: “My office is right by the kitchen, and I love that I can work from home… It’s a great luxury.” Little Lilibet often joins her during meetings, “whether it’s about P and L for my brand or it’s about something creative.”
She hopes her kids learn courage from watching her pursue her passions. “I hope they see the value of being brave… When you’re young, I think you are a little bit more fearless. As we get older, we lose some of that.”
Meghan’s longtime friend Serena Williams recalls their first meeting more than a decade ago: “We both definitely have a dry sense of humor… and we’ve been lifelong friends ever since.” Williams adds, “We could talk for a hundred hours… and it’s like we never stop smiling.”
Staying authentic remains essential for Meghan, even amid public scrutiny. She recently made headlines with a surprise appearance at Balenciaga’s Paris Fashion Week show. “I was excited for him… We kept it a secret, and it was really fun.” She balances motherhood with public life by following her instincts: “I love being able to do both… to play in the sandbox with my kids and to play in the front row at a show… When you start making all of your personal decisions based on external judgment, then you lose your authenticity.”
Meghan acknowledges that public pressure strengthened her boundaries. “You find different ways to protect yourself, whether that’s self-preservation or it’s just growing up.”
Her friends often turn to her for parenting advice. Williams calls Meghan “so smart,” adding, “I can always learn from her… I’m implementing so much that she’s teaching me.”
