During a recent episode, Meghan Markle shared a brief but telling moment in which she reminisced about the Christmas crackers she encountered during her time as a working royal at Sandringham with Prince Harry. This admission has sparked speculation among palace watchers that Meghan may miss certain aspects of her former royal life.

In the episode, Markle introduces restaurateur Will Guidara to the tradition of making personalized crackers. When asked about their significance, she fondly recalls, “Living in the U.K., it’s a big part of the culture for sure. Typically, people cross their arms and pull them at the same time. They sit around the table and enjoy the experience.”

She continues, “The way that I started to know them was, they’d always have some sort of fortune cookie-size joke or riddle. And something sweet.” This affectionate reflection has caught the attention of observers who believe it reveals Meghan’s nostalgia and fondness towards her time with the royals.

One source commented, “It may have seemed subtle, but it has landed with quite an impact because Meghan rarely speaks about royal traditions in such a warm manner. For her to reminisce like that suggests there are things she genuinely misses.”