Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been warned against causing “damage” to the Royal Family after they struck a new, watered-down deal with Netflix.
Harry and Meghan have struck a new deal with Netflix, which comes with concerns, says former royal butler (Image: Getty Images )
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been cautioned against inflicting “damage” on the Royal Family following their fresh, scaled-back agreement with Netflix.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s Archewell Productions revealed earlier this month that they are “extending their partnership” with Netflix through a new “multi-year first look” arrangement.
Netflix’s updated contract will grant the streaming platform initial consideration of the Sussexes’ concepts before determining whether to pursue them, reports Daily Express US.
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Harry and Meghan’s connection with the Firm grew chilly after they abandoned Royal responsibilities in 2020 and made a series of claims about their experiences within the royal institution, including in their self-titled explosive docuseries for Netflix, which debuted in 2022.
A former Royal butler has now offered them advice regarding their upcoming ventures.
Harry and Meghan’s Netflix docuseries played a role in the royal rift with the Sussexes advised not to make the same mistake twice (Image: Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images)
Grant Harrold, who served King Charles for seven years, cautioned against including any information that could cause concernd within the Royal Family.
Speaking to OLBG, Mr Harrold suggested the couple will probably exercise greater restraint to prevent angering the royals with their endeavors.
Mr. Harrold said: “I don’t think Meghan and Harry would have told the Royal Family about their new Netflix deal ahead of the announcement. But I do think they will start being more careful not to cause further upset as they move into their future business ventures.”
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He added: “If they cause any more damage with these programmes, it will impact any ongoing attempts to build bridges.”
He suggested that the main worry for the Royal Family is the possibility of a second season of the Harry & Meghan docuseries.
Harrold said: “I think the Royal Family are beyond this now.
“I don’t think they’ll be surprised or disappointed by it, because they’re used to them doing what they want now. Their biggest concern will be another tell-all documentary on their fallouts with the family.”
The Sussexes’s newest venture on Netflix, Meghan’s cooking show named With Love, Meghan, premieres tomorrow, August 26.