Harry and Meghan have experienced a high turnover of staff, including their chief communications officer, due to a mismatch between their celebrity ambitions and the professional environment they foster, which may be driven by their pursuit of a Kardashian-style lifestyle rather than traditional royal or philanthropic roles.
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 attended Kris Jenner's 70th birthday party in Beverly Hills, where Meghan was seen networking with Hollywood elites, but their presence was considered 'tacky' and reportedly snubbed by other celebrities, with some viewing their attendance as out of step with royal values.
Meghan Markle's surprise appearance at Paris Fashion Week has raised concerns within the royal family about her increasing presence in Europe, potentially signaling a shift in her and Harry's focus towards European engagements and lifestyle, including a new home in Portugal, which could impact their relationship with the UK monarchy.
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.
Harry and Meghan have renewed their multi-year film and TV deal with Netflix, including upcoming projects like a second season of With Love and a Christmas special, despite previous reports of poor viewership and the end of their Spotify podcast deal.
Harry and Meghan Markle renewed their Netflix deal with a less extensive, multi-year first-look agreement, shifting from their previous $100 million exclusive content deal to a more flexible arrangement that includes new projects like a holiday special, a film adaptation, and documentaries, while also expanding Meghan's lifestyle brand 'As Ever' into new product categories.
Harry and Meghan's Archewell Productions has extended its multi-year deal with Netflix, continuing their collaboration on various projects including documentaries, scripted series, and lifestyle programming, with upcoming releases such as a holiday special and a romance film adaptation.
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet have never participated in Trooping the Colour, a tradition celebrating the monarch's birthday, due to family tensions and their non-invitation since King Charles's accession. Harry and Meghan last appeared in 2022 but watched separately from the main royal family, and their children have been absent from the event since birth, reflecting ongoing rifts within the royal family.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to produce two nonfiction series for Netflix through their company, Archewell Productions, with one focusing on lifestyle and the other on professional polo. The shows are in early production stages and will provide insight into cooking, gardening, entertaining, friendship, and the world of professional polo, including the US Open Polo Championship. This follows the couple's previous collaborations with Netflix, including documentaries and a controversial series shedding light on their royal life.
Kate Middleton releases a new photo with her children to mark U.K. Mother's Day, breaking her public silence since undergoing surgery in January; Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit the family of a school shooting victim in Uvalde, Texas; a car rams into the gates of Buckingham Palace; Princess Diana's brother reveals childhood sexual abuse in a new memoir; Prince Edward pays tribute to his wife and father in an interview marking his 60th birthday.
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, surprised the family of Irma Garcia, a teacher who was killed in the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, with a visit to offer their condolences.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex surprised the family of a teacher who was killed in a Texas school shooting with a visit to their home, bringing a birthday cake for the teacher's nephew's mother. The family expressed their gratitude for the royal couple's continued love and support, describing the visit as filled with tears of joy and heartfelt moments. The couple has been in contact with the family regularly and their visit was particularly meaningful given their busy schedules.
Harry and Meghan's plans for a new Sussex.com website and a relaunch as a business and philanthropic entity emerged at the end of last year, following controversy surrounding allegations made in Omid Scobie's book. The couple's decision to use the Sussex.com domain has sparked accusations of betrayal and using their royal status for commercial gain, leading to potential tensions with the Royal Family. The website features Meghan's coat of arms and biographies for the couple, with insiders noting the absence of Harry's coat of arms and speculating on the reasons behind it.
Royal author Robert Hardman discusses the controversy surrounding Harry and Meghan's decision to name their daughter Lilibet, the Queen's childhood nickname, and emphasizes the importance of not misrepresenting the Queen's words. He suggests that the couple could have shown more respect by using Lilibet as a middle name instead. The talkshow also delves into Rishi Sunak's challenges within the Tory party and the reaction to Donald Trump's victory in the first Republican primary in Iowa.