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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly co-producing a polo-inspired scripted drama with Netflix through Archewell Productions and Fake Empire, set in Wellington, Florida, about rival polo families; described as scripted rather than a documentary, the project follows their polo-themed ventures and has drawn mixed online reactions amid broader questions about their Netflix relationship after a Variety report.
Prince Harry is reported to want an enhanced security package so he can bring Meghan and their children Archie and Lilibet to visit King Charles, a bid palace sources say would treat the grandchildren as bargaining tools, prompting backlash and highlighting a long-running royal feud that may end in a guarded, hybrid security arrangement rather than full reconciliation.
A Telegraph-reported claim via Hugo Vickers’ biography says Queen Elizabeth II told Prince Harry to “wait a year” before marrying Meghan Markle; Harry proposed in 2016 and wed Meghan in 2018 amid family concerns, with William reportedly urging him to slow down; the couple now have two children and live in Montecito.
Meghan Markle’s jam-centered lifestyle brand As Ever, backed by Netflix, faltered as sales lagged and strategic disagreements emerged; Netflix reportedly pulled back, top executives distanced themselves, and insiders describe Meghan as effectively purged from the partnership, with unsold stock around $10 million and uncertainty over Archewell projects threatening the couple’s Hollywood plans.
Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria pushed back on reports that Netflix is distancing itself from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, saying “don’t believe whatever you read” and noting the company still has projects with Archewell (films, a doc, and TV/film development). The remarks came after a Variety piece about a falling-out, which Netflix called inaccurate, even as the company has been renegotiating deals with the couple, including exiting Markle’s lifestyle brand As Ever and downgrading the overall deal to a first-look arrangement.
Variety cites insiders claiming Meghan Markle would interrupt or recast Prince Harry’s input in Netflix meetings during their five-year deal, sometimes signaling interruptions with a touch; Netflix canceled Meghan’s With Love after two seasons, and sources say Ted Sarandos grew frustrated with the arrangement. Meghan’s lawyer and Harry call the allegations misogynistic and false, while Netflix says the reporting is inaccurate; the piece notes the couple later moved to a first-look deal as their Netflix relationship evolved.
The Cut reports that Netflix is reportedly sitting on over $10 million worth of unsold Meghan Markle–branded As Ever products (jam, tea, candles, etc.), with staff allegedly receiving inventory to clear space, a development set against Meghan and Harry’s ongoing struggles to find a foothold in entertainment and Netflix’s recent divestment from Markle’s brand.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Netflix partnership, once a high-profile exclusive deal, has faced internal friction and waning enthusiasm at Netflix as scripted projects stall and Archewell pivots toward consumer products. Netflix reportedly downgraded the deal and pushed for a broader pipeline, while both sides dispute some characterizations; for now, only select projects remain in play and the partnership’s romance appears far from the five-year honeymoon.
Prince Harry and Meghan criticized the author of a forthcoming royal biography, calling the book’s assertions a “deranged conspiracy” as they push back against negative portrayals of the royal family.
New extracts from Tom Bower’s biography Betrayal rehash long‑standing Royal issues, including Sentebale fundraising questions, high director salaries, and Harry’s 2025 resignation from the charity; the piece also details Netflix‑related tensions at charity events and criticisms of Invictus Games, while Meghan memoir speculation and responses from Harry’s camp and the Invictus Foundation are noted.
Meghan and Harry’s Australia visit is shaping up as paid private engagements, with a £1,705 VIP 'Meet Meghan' weekend in Sydney — including a group photo and two nights’ hotel — after Meghan reportedly contacted the organiser; insiders compare Meghan to Sarah Ferguson as Harry is tipped to pocket around £30,000 for a Melbourne appearance, highlighting their shift from royal duties to lucrative appearances.
Meghan Markle posted a rare beach photo of Princess Lilibet for International Women’s Day, showing her cuddling with Mom and with her face partially obscured, while the post credits Prince Harry as “Papa Sussex,” revealing a touching nickname and a glimpse into the couple’s private moments.
Meghan Markle shared a new Instagram photo of her 4-year-old daughter Lilibet cuddling on a beach for International Women’s Day; the image was taken by her husband, Prince Harry (referred to as 'Papa Sussex'), who is credited as the photographer in the caption.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirmed they will travel to Australia in mid-April for private, business, and philanthropic engagements, with Meghan set to guest on the Her Best Life podcast and Harry focusing on veterans’ initiatives tied to the Invictus Games; full itinerary and whether their children will join remain undisclosed.
Meghan Markle commemorates International Women’s Day with a rare Instagram photo of her daughter Lilibet (face obscured, shot by Prince Harry). The post comes as Meghan’s As Ever brand announces an amicable split from Netflix to continue on its own, with Netflix praising the collaboration and anticipating the brand’s next chapter.