The confession that shows Meghan Markle ‘regrets giving up her royal role’

It also includes a short but telling moment in which she reflects on the Christmas crackers she encountered during the two years she spent at Sandringham as a working royal with her husband Prince Harry.

It’s that admission — however slight — that has sparked talk among palace guards that Meghan might miss some elements of the life she left behind.

In the episode, Markle introduces restaurateur Will Guidara to the tradition of making personalized crackers.

When he asks about its meaning, she replies: “Living in Britain, that’s definitely a big part of the culture. Normally people cross their arms and do it. So they sit around the table and they all pull at the same time.”

“The way I started getting to know them was they always had some sort of fortune cookie joke or riddle. And something sweet.’

That loving reflection has been seized upon by observers who say it betrays more nostalgia and fondness for her time with the royals than Markle has shown in years.

One source said: “It may have seemed subtle, but it landed with a big thud because Meghan rarely talks warmly about royal traditions.

“For her to reminisce like that suggests there are things she really misses.”