When the Duchess of Sussex released the trailer for the second season of her popular Netflix series With Love, Meghan, she unintentionally confirmed a long-standing rumour about her husband’s eating habits.
More specifically, Meghan shed light on Prince Harry’s surprising dislike for a well-loved dish — lobster.
A Look Back at Meghan’s Hit Series
For those who need a refresher, Meghan’s 44-minute-per-episode lifestyle series debuted in April, offering fans a peek into her life in Montecito, California, as both a wife and a mother of two.
The show featured celebrity guests, plenty of kitchen action, and, in the grand finale, Harry himself — appearing during a lavish dinner Meghan prepared for her famous friends.
In the newly released teaser, Meghan is once again seen discussing her passion for cooking. But during a lighthearted exchange with Spanish-American chef José Andrés, she dropped a revelation.
“Do you know who doesn’t like lobster?” Meghan asks, before adding with a smile, “My husband.”
José quickly responds, “And you married him?” — prompting laughter from the Duchess.
Her remark reignited speculation about whether the British Royal Family avoids seafood to reduce the risk of food poisoning.
Former royal butler Grant Harrold told the Express in June: “It is a very sensible move to abandon having seafood when out and about on public duties. We don’t want a member of the Royal Family having a serious reaction to food poisoning — especially if they are on an overseas tour. Therefore, you will not normally find this on the royal menu.”
When Royals Break the “Rule”
Despite the caution, there have been notable exceptions. King Charles III was photographed eating shellfish with Queen Camilla during the Whitstable Oyster Festival in 2013.
And former royal chef Darren McGrady recently shared evidence debunking the no-seafood claim. Posting on X, he shared a 1989 royal menu showing Queen Elizabeth II enjoying soufflé de homard at Windsor Castle — “homard” being the French word for lobster.