“Duchess Difficult” Meghan Markle Shares Her Serene Go-To Rituals for a Peaceful Home Life
Oct. 24, 2025, Published 2:00 p.m. ET – Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, 44, recently opened up about her peaceful daily rituals that help create a serene home environment. During an appearance at a bookstore near her Montecito, California home on Thursday, October 23, Markle shared intimate details about how she starts her day and maintains calm when traveling, revealing practices that fans have labeled “insufferable,” RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Soothing Music and Candles to Set the Tone
At Godmother’s Bookstore in nearby Summerland, Markle appeared alongside her college friend Courtney Adamo. The conversation centered on Adamo’s new book, The Family Home: Inspiring Ideas for a Home Filled with Joy.
“The first thing I do when I wake up in the morning is turn the music on in the house,” the Suits alum shared. This morning ritual sets a calming tone for her children, Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4, whom she shares with Prince Harry.
When traveling with her family, Markle ensures the ritual continues by bringing along speakers and a special item: a candle. “I always travel with a candle. I am so conscious and sensitive to fragrance, and I associate that with home,” she explained during the bookstore event, which was streamed on the store’s Substack channel.
“Healing Blanket” and Meaningful Conversations
Markle revealed another personal touch—a “healing blanket” she uses to comfort her children when they aren’t feeling well. The blanket was a gift from Victoria Jackson, a former QVC cosmetics mogul and co-owner of Godmother’s Bookstore.
She also described her practice of having “rose and thorn” conversations with her kids, encouraging them to share the highlights and low points of their day. This thoughtful approach aims to foster open communication beyond simple “yes” or “no” answers.
“Our daughter, she’s four and she’s a very strong personality and she’s incredible,” Markle gushed. “And now she’s in this moment where I say, ‘What’s your rose and your thorn?’ And she goes, ‘My day was just a blast.’”
Mixed Reactions from Royal Watchers
Not everyone was impressed by Markle’s home rituals. On X, one user called her “insufferable.” Another commented, “Rose & thorn? Healing blanket? This broad has never dealt with a child in her life!”
On Reddit, reactions ranged from dismissive to critical. One user wrote, “I can’t with this ridiculous drivel,” while another opined, “She’s just weird. Her ideas are weird. No one does this.”
Others pointed to Markle’s life changes since stepping back from royal duties with Harry in 2020, lamenting her transition “from castles and State visits to a dank dungeon of a bookstore.”
Career Pivots and Lifestyle Influencer Ambitions
Markle appears to be refocusing on her efforts to become a domestic influencer after recent appearances at Paris Fashion Week and a summit on powerful women in Washington, D.C.
During the bookstore event, she shared other unique lifestyle tips, such as greeting guests at her home while barefoot. “It demystifies. People walk in and go, ‘Oh, she’s in this with me,’” Markle said of the practice. “And what are they drawn to? Your kitchen. They come right in, and suddenly everyone’s a little bit softened.”
Markle has also explored lifestyle and cooking influence through her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan. Filmed in 2024, the show was released in two seasons, debuting in March and August. While Netflix has yet to announce a third season, a holiday special is slated to air on the streaming platform.
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