Netflix deal to end

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https://www.thesun.co.uk/royals/35969847/prince-harry-meghan-netflix-deal-axed/

Netflix deal is over

• Both decided a statement won’t be released “Publicly, there will not be a statement and of course, if things change dramatically, they’d be open to a one-off project down the line.”
• Talk about Paramount plus

It’s been pretty obvious for a while. No talk about the Archewell productions arm, the film they were making etc.

How long can As ever last when they won’t have NF to back it up with WLM infomercials.

That’s an horrifying thought

I asked this question a while back and the answer was something like 'what stuff?' It's all out of stock!

I don't understand how it all works, I thought NF and As Ever were separate but apparently not.

The trouble, when it comes to Archie and Lilibet, is that Harry's on record as saying that his childhood as a prince of the realm precludes him from being the sort of average Joe who can go out and get a job (we'll gloss over whether he's actually capable getting a job anyway). And yet, he's sought out titles for Archie and Lilibet, assumes they'll have the choice at 18yo to be working royals or not (haha), and allows Meghan to put them on social media. None of it makes any sense (As ever).

I'm sure Charles knows all this, sees it, and will have made some sort of provision for his grandchildren (not his child). For tax and legal reasons, he will need to appoint trustees, and specific ones. It won't be Anne or Edward as they won't live long enough. It'll likely be William + one or more men in grey suits + a lawyer. The trust will allow for distributions to beneficiaries under pre-determined conditions (health, housing, education, at the trustees' discretion) and will be capped to an annual stipend and no distribution of capital. He won't allow them to starve, but he won't fund a life of luxury.

That’s both hilarious and tragic, isn’t it, in what it says about Harry.

I think Meghan has very, very slightly more of a clue but I still think both of them have an idea and think that’s all that should be expected of them - other people should make it happen, and make them look good.

You can go a certain distance with that when you’re Prince Harry…but it looks as though they’ve now run out of track.

Hilarious, tragic - and actually a pretty fair description of Harry's life pre-marriage.

He came up with this idea because it's what he knows. Other people doing the work, guest appearances from him that make him look good, they get paid, he gets looked after, Bob's your uncle.

What he hadn't realised is that when he was a working royal, other people did the work and he made appearances that made him look good because it benefitted the monarchy. He doesn't represent the crown any more. Nobody needs Harry to look good now apart from him and his wife, certainly not to the point of doing the work for him, so he's got to do it all by himself. I imagine this is something Meghan grapples with every time she looks at him!

I think she's a massive Diana fan, from the evidence in Spare

She convinced Harry she's a major Diana fan....

apart from the matter of the $14m (which in my case I have not got - naming of parts etc -

Ah memories of fourth year (secondary) English. And I too like to live within an easy walk of the bus stop, the railway station, the Post Office, the Co-op etc.

Apparently they got $20 odd million for the book deal

If the deal was for four books, they won't have got $20m upfront. They might have negotiated a bigger advance for Spare, since it would be expected to be the biggest seller. If Spare has sold enough to cover the advance, they'll get royalties, but can't imagine it's selling hugely after the first rush. Wasn't there supposed to be a paperback edition which hasn't appeared?

I can't imagine there's much interest in a book about Invictus by H or a wellbeing book by M, so suspect that's another deal that's dead in the water.

Yes I'd heard that bit, HiRen, but didn't realise that was the entirety of it and thought there was maybe something else

💯 this above 👆

And this 💯

Using nano and micro influencers- those who only have a few hundred or few thousand followers-as opposed to well established influencers with millions of followers, is designed to engage her fandom base. To make them feel that they too can be part of the As ever world. In addition, nano and micro influencers seemingly can have a larger impact on their very very small follower group. If they like a product and recommend it- their followers are more like to buy because their followers are mainly friends and family.

The problem you have, is while it makes the brand more accessible- it throws off Megan’s whole luxury ‘elevated’ aesthetic when you have an ordinary person at home, who doesn’t know about lighting and plating up, post pretty grim pics of what they’ve made.

Page six saying Meet me at the Lake is dead.

https://pagesix.com/2025/07/24/royal-family/meghan-markles-meet-me-at-the-lake-may-never-happen-source/

When they first left the UK, everyone wanted a slice of that pie. Netflix won presumably on the premise they’d sell all the royal secrets and also turn out to be brilliant producers/content creators. H&M said all the royal things but beyond that looks like they didn’t have much else to offer. Spotify cottoned on quickly and now Netflix has got the memo.

It’s not entirely surprising the RF appears to be reluctant to make a reconciliation. ‘Secrets’ is the only currency they appear to have and if they were restored to the fam, there would likely be a lot fear that every personal conversation would be recorded or repeated in a new book or documentary deal (Amazon Prime anyone?).

It’s such a messy situation but I think it says loudly ‘blood is thicker than water’. Don’t do the dirty on your family and hope they will one day they’ll welcome you home.

I actually think the whole thing is very sad - it’s a tale of childhood trauma, manipulation, narcissism, family breakdown and the loneliness that follows when your sins finally catch up with you.

Hasn't their option already run out?

Anyway.

Not surprised. The book's the most appalling dross.

I doubt any cinematic interpretation let alone the kiss of death Henrys' take could improve it.

ETA no idea why my reply above has been 'hidden'.

Nothing controversial in it 🤔

There were rumours a while back that Harry would be involved somehow in an upcoming documentary about Diana, either narrating it or producing it. If that’s true, I wonder if that is something which will be developed by Archewell and offered to Netflix. I think Diana or RF are about the only thing which would garner any interest.

There were rumours a while back that Harry would be involved somehow in an upcoming documentary about Diana, either narrating it or producing it.

Unless he had co-operation from the Spencers and others who knew Diana well who might have new insights to offer, it'd just be rehashing of old stories, wouldn't it.

I know, you would think Honoria ! however this was a report from March of this year, so might be something in the offing.

‘The Express, spoke to a "senior Hollywood source" who said Harry has been "offered the chance" to make a bombshell documentary about his mother, Princess Diana, to mark the 30th anniversary of her tragic passing.

Per an anon source, “The idea is that it would be a solo project for Harry, who would be a co-executive producer as well as hosting and narrating the series. He is uniquely placed, not only to talk about the woman he knew as his mother, but also to examine her role as an enduring social and cultural icon still beloved by so many.”

The insider—who is described as a "production executive"—added that “It’s felt that this is something he would handle with passion and sensitivity, offering fresh insights into not only her life, but also her lasting legacy.”

Apparently, the multi-part series would air in 2027, but nothing is confirmed just yet. “Nothing has been agreed yet but this is being talked about in an extremely positive way," the source said. "Harry might even see it as a stepping stone to building bridges with William and the rest of his family.”

If true, that last sentence seems… naive.

Doesn't it just. I get the impression that it would be the exact opposite and wouldn't do much good for Harry's reputation either, more making money off of the back of his deceased mother.

I read once that the Head of State doesn't pay IHT on condition that everything is inherited by the next Head of State, their direct heir. So, if that is true, can the King set up trust funds for GC? Could Harry have even inherited from QE2 at all?
Anne, Andrew and Edward all look to KC3 for money, other than their inheritances from others e.g. Prince Philip and the Queen Mother (and many more, I'm sure, no end of dubious funds).
If Harry can't receive inheritance from Charles then he will be reliant on William 😳😬

Charles, like his mother and all the monarchs before her, has wealth in his personal capacity. Pretty sure there’ll be a purse for Harry within the crown’s estate, however big or small. But Charles the dad will want to leave his children and grandchildren something too.

The IHT stuff relating to monarch to monarch legacies will relate to sums owned in his capacity as king. Prob whatever he inherited from his mum in her capacity as queen as not much more because he won’t have much time to accumulate anything.

I wouldn’t exactly say I’m an arbiter of cool, but going to a Netflix store (or buying anything affiliated with a television network) just sounds incredibly naff.

Two thoughts.

1. Surely if a small batch sells out you quickly follow it up with a larger batch, to actually make more profit and continue to generate income?

2.I do see the appeal of their house (I must like Country/Russian oligarch early 2000s style) but I hate the room they have as their office. Hate the way they are side by side at an uncomfortable white stone table with no proper monitor or work stuff around. House that size I would be in my own proper office and I wouldn't want Harry sitting next to me watching YouTube while I was working.

Isn't he mostly outside the window, juggling?

Harry is so unequipped for life outside of the royal family, he is totally reliant on others to feed him opportunities to make money, he doesn't seem to be a charismatic speaker (going by recent speeches anyway) and hasn't got any depth of knowledge to be an interesting after dinner speaker, the only thing he has is his mother and people are tiring of him using her for publicity.
He must have been so cock sure that his position in the RF would be enough to make him money, which it maybe could have done if only he'd had the brains not to write such a damaging book or done the awful OW interview. I can't believe he didn't read Spare before it was published and realise that some of it would backfire on him. I mean, I'm sure we've all written an email or sm post , reread it and thought that sounds a bit naff/harsh/rude etc. and edited it.
He has ploughed on in the same vein and hasn't learnt anything and I wonder if it's too late to turn things around.