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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's long-time aide James Holt is leaving his role at Archewell Philanthropies after five years, as part of ongoing staff restructuring, with Holt returning to the UK and continuing to support their humanitarian efforts remotely. The couple's team has experienced other recent departures, but they maintain their staff remains intact and are adjusting to a new operational model.
Harry and Meghan have lost their 11th publicist in five years, with Meredith Maines stepping down as their chief communications officer, amid a series of recent PR staff departures and ongoing media scrutiny.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s chief publicist, Meredith Maines, left her role after one year, marking the 11th publicist to depart from their team in five years, amid ongoing staff changes and media reports about workplace challenges.
Harry and Meghan have extended their multi-year, first-look Netflix deal through their Archewell production company, allowing Netflix first options on their proposals. The arrangement is looser than their previous $100 million deal, with upcoming projects including a Christmas special and a documentary about an orphanage in Uganda. Despite mixed viewership for some shows, Netflix's chief content officer praised the couple's influence and storytelling impact.
Prince Harry and Meghan have rebranded their online presence with the launch of sussex.com, incorporating their Archewell brand and emphasizing a feel-good message, a presidential-style "office of" approach, a focus on individual endeavors rather than royal ties, Meghan's advocacy for women's issues, and the assertion of their children's titles.
Prince Harry has been criticized by royal commentator Daniela Elser for allegedly positioning his charity, Archewell, as the most significant philanthropic endeavor since the polio vaccine. Elser's critique, featured in a piece for News.com.au, highlights the discrepancy between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's grand statements about their foundation and their actual public engagement, noting that Harry's charity work in 2023 could be condensed into a single month. The commentary suggests that while the couple's achievements are commendable, their self-promotion may be seen as excessive.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released a virtual Christmas card through their organization, Archewell. The card features a photo of the couple at the Invictus Games and includes a link to the Archwell Foundation's Impact Report, highlighting their philanthropic projects. In addition to their work with Archewell, Harry also runs the Invictus Games. The release of the card coincided with a court ruling that Prince Harry was a victim of phone hacking. The couple has been estranged from the royal family and has faced media scrutiny, which they discussed in their Netflix docuseries.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have unveiled their Christmas card for 2023, featuring a photo of the couple cheering at the closing ceremony of the 2023 Invictus Games. The card, released via their Archewell organization, does not include an image of their children, Archie and Lilibet. The digital card includes a holiday message and a link to the Archewell Foundation impact report. Last year's card featured a black-and-white photo of the couple attending an event.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan have released their 2023 Christmas card, featuring a photo of the couple at the closing ceremony of the 2023 Invictus Games. The card includes a message of holiday wishes and a link to Archewell's 2023 Impact Report, highlighting their charitable work throughout the year. In previous years, the couple used their holiday cards to support causes such as disaster relief and animal welfare.
Donations to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's foundation, Archewell, dropped significantly last year, with the charity raising only $2 million compared to $13 million the previous year. The foundation recorded a loss of $674,485 and made grants of $1.2 million. However, sources close to the couple stated that Archewell still has over $11 million in the bank and is on track to continue having millions for philanthropic purposes each year. The couple's annual report highlighted various initiatives they contributed to, but did not disclose the specific amounts donated to each program. The reason behind the decline in income has not been commented on by Archewell.
Prince Harry and Meghan's charitable foundation, Archewell, donated grants totaling $1.2 million to various causes in 2022, according to its annual report. The donations supported projects such as aiding Afghan women in the US, combating misinformation, and assisting a mine-clearing charity previously supported by Princess Diana. Archewell's tax filings for 2022 also revealed that the foundation holds funds exceeding $11 million. The couple's financial activities in the US are now clearer, with Archewell operating for its third year alongside its production arms. The most recent tax returns show that Prince Harry and Meghan do not draw an income from the charity but are listed as directors, working an average of one hour per week.
Newly released emails reveal the extensive efforts made by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's team to ensure a positive image during their high-profile visit to New York City in 2021. The emails show that their aides coordinated various aspects, including requesting cushions and a new carpet for a public school visit, controlling the press list to include only friendly outlets, and restricting access to British tabloids. The couple's trip was part of their efforts to showcase themselves as world leaders and promote their Netflix documentary.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing challenges in establishing their post-royal life brand, Archewell, with setbacks in their Spotify and Netflix deals. However, they remain a united front and are committed to making their marriage work. The couple is regrouping and focusing on expanding their entertainment ventures while dealing with constant scrutiny from the public. They are keeping busy with upcoming projects and engagements, including a Netflix documentary and the Invictus Games in Germany. Despite the obstacles, their "final chapter" in Hollywood has yet to be written.
Harry and Meghan are reportedly "sick and tired" after a Spotify executive called them "f—in' grifters" following the end of their multi-million dollar deal with the streaming service. The exact reason for the split is unknown, but sources claim that the couple wasn't delivering the content Spotify needed. Despite the setback, Harry and Meghan have exciting projects in the pipeline and are ready to come back stronger. Several key members of Archewell Audio also left their positions before 2022. The reviews for Meghan's podcast, Archetypes, have been mixed, with some criticizing it as self-congratulatory. Spotify dropped the couple due to a lack of content production, resulting in just one season and 12 episodes. Netflix, however, continues to work with Harry and Meghan on other projects.
Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has signed a representation deal with global entertainment agency WME, which will focus on building out her business ventures across multiple facets of the agency and its broader ecosystem, including film and television production, brand partnerships, and more. WME will also represent Prince Harry and Meghan’s company Archewell, which has a multi-year production deal with streaming giant Netflix and a partnership with Spotify.