Meghan Markle left celebrity chef José Andrés stunned when she casually revealed that Prince Harry can’t stand lobster—a royal food faux pas that sparked laughter and a little disbelief on the latest episode of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan.

In Season 2 of the lifestyle and cooking show, the Duchess of Sussex was seen preparing a meal with longtime friend and Michelin-starred chef José Andrés when she dropped the unexpected food confession.

“You know who doesn’t like lobster?” Meghan said. “My husband.”

Andrés, clearly caught off guard, replied with a smirk: “And you married him anyway?”

Royal Food Rules—More Than Just Preference?

While Harry’s seafood snub may seem quirky, it actually aligns with long-standing royal tradition. Members of the Royal Family often avoid shellfish, especially while on duty, due to the risk of food poisoning that could disrupt official engagements.

Former royal butler Grant Harrold once explained: “When dining, the royal family has to be careful with shellfish because of the risk of food poisoning. It’s a sensible move to abandon it when out on public duties.”

And it’s not just shellfish on the royal no-no list—garlic is also off the menu, particularly during events involving close conversation. Queen Camilla once said during an appearance on MasterChef Australia:

“Garlic is a no-no… because of close conversation. You always have to lay off the garlic.”

Other Awkward Moments: Meghan and ‘Suits’ Snubbed

Elsewhere in the episode, Meghan faced an unexpected reality check from guest Payman Bahmani-Bailey, a mixologist who admitted he wasn’t a fan of Suits—the legal drama that made Meghan a household name.

Meghan asked, “Have you seen the show?”
Bahmani-Bailey replied, “I don’t watch basic cable. I like shows with curse words and stuff.”

The moment left Meghan visibly red-faced, adding yet another meme-worthy moment to the show’s growing list of awkward interactions.

Critics Slam Season 2 – Meghan Responds

Season 2 of With Love, Meghan has faced a mixed reception, with some critics calling the series “tone-deaf” and overly curated. In response to the backlash, Meghan fired back in an interview with The Circuit with Emily Chang:

“The negative voices are saying negative things… and then secretly going home and making single-skillet spaghetti? Possibly. And that’s all right.
They’re trying to pay their bills, and that’s for them to sort out—if they’re comfortable doing it at someone else’s detriment.”