Meghan Markle Cracks a 'Mom Joke' as She Prepares Thanksgiving Turkey in Home Kitchen

Meghan Markle is getting her "game" face on for Thanksgiving.

The Duchess of Sussex and As ever founder, 44, gave a sneak peek at her preparations for the holiday feast on Instagram on Wednesday, Nov. 26. A sped-up video showed her seasoning a raw turkey in a roasting pan, rubbing it with various spices and finishing it with a grating of lemon zest.

"Let the 'game' begin," Meghan captioned the clip, set to Bob Dylan's "Turkey Chase," adding a turkey emoji. "Get it? #momjokes."

Turkeys are known as "game birds," wild birds that are hunted for sport or food.

This isn't the first time Meghan has shown off her Thanksgiving cooking on Instagram. In 2016, she revealed that she once cooked the perfect turkey in a throwback photo, where the self-proclaimed foodie relived the glory of her cooking achievement.

Posting a shot of herself beside a picture-perfect turkey, she wrote, "Oh, that time I roasted a pretty perfect Thanksgiving turkey! The question is, can I do it again? The pressure is on!"

"Let the brining begin," she added.

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Last week, she shared some of her favorite tips for feeding family and friends during the holiday.

"Chop your veggies and herbs in advance to save time on the day, and also for those finishing touches, whether you’re serving homemade or store-bought dishes. Your kids can join in too! They can proudly say they helped," said Meghan, who shares Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4, with her husband, Prince Harry.

"Top tip on the carrots — keep the tops and blend them with parmesan, olive oil and pine nuts for a refreshing take on pesto to elevate your holiday spread," she suggests. "Served with creamy mashed potatoes, a green salad speckled with flower sprinkles and rich gravy (my husband would never forgive me if I didn’t add that to the table), this is sure to please your entire gathering."

Additionally, Meghan said, even the proudest and most prepared host or hostess should be open to accepting help during the cooking chaos of the holidays.

"When guests offer to help, say yes! You don’t get the gold star for doing everything," she shared. "Whether someone wants to bring a pie, pick up a side dish, or provide the ice cream, letting your guests contribute lightens your load and creates a sense of shared celebration. Accepting support isn’t just practical; it makes everyone feel included and valued."

"When I go to someone’s home, I like to bring a bottle of wine or bubbles or offer practical help like setting the table. If you have the time to make a family favorite to share, do it! A sentimental recipe makes you make you more than a part of the meal; it makes you part of the memory."

In addition to their family of four, Meghan's Thanksgiving meal often includes her mother, Doria Ragland, who lives near their Montecito, Calif., home, as well as any other friends who don't have a place to celebrate.

“At first, I think as a mom with children, you’re just enjoying having them there, but they’re not understanding everything that’s happening yet,” she continued. “But now we’re at the age where I just can’t wait to see it through their lens every year.”