Latest Apprehensions of the Royal Family Regarding Harry and Meghan's Fresh Netflix Arrangement
In a recent development, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have extended their creative partnership with Netflix, sparking fresh concerns within the royal family about the impact of high-profile projects on their public image and internal relationships.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex initially signed a contract with Netflix in 2020, worth a reported $100 million. However, reports from August 2025 indicate that Netflix is not renewing the original multiyear deal, downgrading it to a "first look" deal, which is less comprehensive and more conditional than before. This shift could reflect Netflix's response to performance or public reception, and may reduce the couple’s platform and influence compared to their initial contract.
The renewed deal, a multi-year, first-look deal for film and television projects, does not specify the financial terms. Meghan Markle stated that the content created under this partnership will resonate globally and celebrate the shared vision of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Netflix will have the power to approve or refuse the content that Harry and Meghan create under their renewed deal.
Netflix will continue to work closely with Archewell Productions, the media company of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, on various projects. No new details about the upcoming projects under the renewed deal were provided in the press release. Meghan Markle mentioned that the partnership will include the As ever brand.
The royal family’s concerns about the renewed multimedia deal likely center on maintaining the monarchy's dignity and unity amid continuous external media projects by Harry and Meghan. The Netflix deal's status affects not only their personal careers but also family relationships by controlling how much the couple remains in the media spotlight.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams has claimed that the royal family will have fresh "concerns" over the content that Harry and Meghan create for Netflix in the future. The couple's fractured relationship with the royal family, as detailed in a recent explosive royal biography, adds to these concerns.
Amidst these developments, Harry has expressed his hopes to reconcile with King Charles. He recently made a public plea to reunite with his father during an interview with the BBC.
In the years that followed, the couple created various shows for Netflix, including their tell-all documentary, Harry & Meghan, and the lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan. The renewed deal does not mention any restrictions or conditions on the content created by the couple.
Despite the concerns, the extended partnership is a significant step for the couple, allowing them to continue producing content that resonates globally and reflects their shared vision.
Celebrities Harry and Meghan continue to make waves in the entertainment industry with their renewed partnership with Netflix, a move that raises concern for the royal family about the impact on their public image and internal relationships. This new, multi-year, first-look deal will see the couple creating content that resonates globally and celebrates their shared vision, including projects under the As ever brand. The renewal does not specify financial terms and allows Netflix to approve or refuse the content produced. This partnership, following their tell-all documentary and lifestyle series, demonstrates the couple's ongoing influence in the realm of pop-culture and style, blurring lines between fashion, celebrity, beauty, and entertainment.
