Palace Braces for Challenges Amidst The Arrival of Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have extended their multi-year deal with streaming giant Netflix through their media company, Archewell Productions. This renewal, which includes a "first look" contract for film and television projects, expands their partnership to include the As ever brand and continues their production of various genres, including documentaries and scripted series.
Notable past releases include the popular "Harry & Meghan" docuseries, which garnered over 23 million views in just four days, making it the most viewed docuseries on Netflix featuring the royal couple [1]. Other notable productions include "Heart of Invictus," focusing on the Invictus Games, which Prince Harry founded.
The renewed partnership will allow Netflix access to future projects by Archewell Productions. Meghan Markle, who has been developing creative formats for the streaming platform, will continue to extend her creative vision. Prince Harry, on the other hand, will continue to use Netflix as a platform to tell stories from his life.
One of the upcoming projects is "With Love, Meghan," a series that features the Duchess cooking, laughing, and chatting with friends. A Christmas special for "With Love, Meghan" is planned for December, and a cooking show by Meghan Markle is set to launch. The second season of "With Love, Meghan" will premiere at the end of August.
The Duchess of Sussex describes the production of "With Love, Meghan" as "heartwarming content." Meghan Markle expressed her pride in extending the partnership with Netflix, stating that they are excited to continue their work together [1].
However, the announcement of the renewed Netflix deal has the British royal family on edge. The original deal and content such as the "Harry & Meghan" docuseries, which publicly detailed their departure from senior royal duties, have been viewed as controversial within royal circles and among the public due to their candid perspective on royal life and internal conflicts [1].
While specific new concerns related to the extended deal have not been explicitly detailed in the recent announcement, past scrutiny has centered around the couple’s portrayal of the royal family, the blend of private royal experiences with commercial media ventures, and the influence of their media presence on public perceptions of the monarchy.
Despite these concerns, the renewal of the partnership between Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan, and Netflix continues, allowing them to reach a global audience with their content.
References: [1] The New York Times. (2025, August 11). Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Renew Netflix Deal. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/11/arts/television/prince-harry-meghan-markle-netflix-deal.html [2] The Guardian. (2025, July 20). Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Not to Renew Netflix Deal. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/media/2025/jul/20/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-not-to-renew-netflix-deal
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