It has been reported several times that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry maintain a good relationship with Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice.
Although the pair share good terms with them, it’s not enough to convince Netflix to renew their lucrative deal, according to a royal watcher.
In 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed a lucrative deal with Netflix after stepping down from their roles as senior working royals.
His first documentary, Harry and Meghan, was a huge hit, breaking several records on the streaming platform and offering a personal insight into his interactions with the royal family, including for the first time Queen Elizabeth II. Also included are Meghan’s impressions of meeting
However, it’s been nearly two years since its release, and the pair have only developed one additional project for Netflix—Heart of the Invictus—released in August 2023, coinciding with the success of their debut. Failed. Their next release, POLO, is set to drop on December 10th, but don’t expect it to replicate the same level of impact as their first series.
With her contract due to expire next year, royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams expressed concerns on GB News that the Sussexes’ strained relationship with senior members of the royal family may have influenced Netflix’s decision not to renew the contract. can
He pointed out that the lack of new, compelling content about Harry and Meghan’s post-royal life could lead to a decline in interest, which could affect the future of their lucrative partnership with the streaming giant. is
Fitzwilliams said: “Considering the position they’re actually in, they only get along with Meghan’s mother (Doria Ragland), Princess Eugenie and maybe Princess Beatrice.
“It’s a very interesting situation and it doesn’t look good if they earn their royal connections.
He continued: “The problem Harry has with polo is that it’s an elite sport so he’s unlikely to do amazing things.
“But what they want is to renew the Netflix deal, whether that renewal is important to Sussex and they don’t know at the moment.”
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle did not appear in the official Netflix trailer for Polo.
However, a statement reading: “Executively produced by Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex” appeared in the trailer.