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MEGHAN Markle has postponed her new Netflix show filmed alongside A-list pals because of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

The eight-part series titled "With Love, Meghan" has been pushed back by almost two months and will now premiere on March 4.

Meghan Markle speaking with officials at a fire-damaged site.
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Meghan went to speak to officials and victims of the LA wildfires this weekCredit: AP
Meghan Markle hugging a person while Prince Harry stands nearby.
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Meghan hugs a wildfire victim at the World Central Kitchen in Pasadena where food is being distributedCredit: KCAL News
Promotional image for the Netflix series "With Love, Meghan."
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The release date of the Netflix documentary has now been pushed back to MarchCredit: Netflix

Meghan said in a statement to Tudum, the official companion site to Netflix: "I'm thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California."

The show's original release date was January 15.

Meghan joined Prince Harry in a surprise appearance in Los Angeles to meet the victims of the devastating wildfires this week.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex served food and donated toys and essential supplies to the victims outside the World Central Kitchen in Pasadena.

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Harry and Meghan live in Montecito which sits just 90 miles from Los Angeles.

Their 16 bedroom mansion, which also boasts a two-bed guest house, is said to have faced a power cut amid the fires.

The with more than a dozen still missing as the flames continue to burn across several neighbourhoods.

The couple urged people to evacuate the area immediately and sent out a list of links to places where locals can find help if they've been affected.

In a show of solidarity with the victims and the authorities who are still battling to extinguish the flames, Meghan pushed back the release date for her With Love, Meghan.

Trailers for the Netflix documentary show Meghan cooking with her Hollywood pals.

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Meghan Markle wearing a Dodgers baseball cap and denim shirt.
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Meghan was at the World Central Kitchen in Pasadena earlier this weekCredit: Fox 11
A woman smiling in a kitchen preparing food.
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The trailer for With Love, Meghan showed the Duchess cooking for A-list guestsCredit: Netflix

There will be eight 33 minute episodes featuring a host of Meg's various Hollywood friends trying her simple, yet "elevated" food.

Fellow Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, who played Dana Scott on the hit show, made an appearance in the trailer.

Producer, actress and comedian Mindy Kaling could even be seen saying this was "one of the most glamorous moments" of her life.

A montage of various clips in the nearly two minute video showed Meghan walking through vegetable patches and fields.

She was also filmed browsing through florists hand selecting beautiful flowers for table arrangements, showing off her creative side.

The Duchess even tried her hand at beekeeping, fully suited up, as she collected honey.

A description of the new Netflix series on Tudum's website says: "Produced by Meghan, With Love, Meghan blends practical how-to's and candid conversation with friends, new and old.

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"Meghan shares personal tips and tricks, embracing playfulness over perfection, and highlights how easy it can be to create beauty, even in the unexpected.

"She and her guests roll up their sleeves in the kitchen, the garden, and beyond, and invite you to do the same."

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Meghan speaking with Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo and Doug Goodwin whose home was destroyed by the Eaton FireCredit: AP
Prince Harry speaking with people at an outdoor event.
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Prince Harry speaking to people at the World Central Kitchen in PasadenaCredit: Fox 11
Firefighters watch as water is dropped on the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon
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Firefighters watch as water is dropped on the Palisades Fire in Mandeville Canyon
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