GTRES, en.edatv.news Experts on the Windsors decide to tell the truth about Harry and Meghan Markle: it's tough
An unexpected turn shakes the couple's plans and reveals what many had suspected for a long time about their life
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have managed to navigate the media world very well. Since they began their relationship, they have lived a life among flashes and headlines. Their departure from the royal family, instead of moving them away from the public eye, placed them at the center of the headlines.
They went from being members of the British royal family to becoming the protagonists of their own story and their personal projects. From California, they built a personal way of life, far from protocols and with creative freedom. However, that path hasn't been free of risks or difficult decisions.
From promise to disappointment
In 2020, a multimillion-dollar deal between Netflix and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex was announced, and it was full of expectations. However, today it's coming to an end without major headlines. The platform has chosen to let everything end without scandals and without renewal.
The $100 million deal promised original content with the Duke and Duchess's stamp. Documentaries, movies, and family formats were part of the plan. However, few of the projects stood out as the expectations promised.
"Harry & Meghan," the docuseries about their life, was the most mediatic. But criticism didn't take long to arrive, especially because of the direct mentions of members of the royal family. The tensions with King Charles III and Prince William were at the center of that controversy.
Last-minute changes in the editing, after the death of Elizabeth II, didn't manage to save the relationship. "They're just waiting for the credits to appear," a source close to Netflix confessed, making it clear that the end was imminent.
Meghan Markle's brand that never took off
The last attempt at reconnection was the brand launched in collaboration with Meghan Markle, "As Ever," with her as the central figure. The proposal didn't generate enough interest and, according to The Sun, it became the final blow to the deal. That was a desperate attempt before the contract's expiration date, in September of this year.
Something similar happened with her foray into lifestyle with "With Love, Meghan." The show, focused on household tips, was harshly rated by The Guardian. "The kind of silly lifestyle filler that, if the BBC had done it, would be used for episodes of a cooking show," with no real impact.
The show barely reached half a million views in its first six months. The Guardian also points out that animated series ranked higher than Meghan's series.
Spotify, another setback in Meghan Markle's path
These haven't been the only failed projects; her adventure with Spotify also ended badly. The $20 million deal for a podcast series was cut short in 2023. Twelve episodes were released, with renowned guests, but accusations of manipulation in the interviews damaged their reputation.
Bill Simons, an executive at the platform, even called them "damn scammers." Since then, the project's prestige has fallen and, with it, another key source of income. Now, with Netflix closed and Spotify out of the picture, the couple faces a complex outlook; what seemed like a strategy for media independence is fading.
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