Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s $100 million Netflix partnership will expire later this year. The deal, signed in 2020 after their royal exit, launched their production company Archewell with the record-breaking docuseries Harry & Meghan. Subsequent projects like Markle’s lifestyle show With Love, Meghan struggled to replicate its success, fueling doubts about their streaming viability. Royal analyst Richard Fitzwilliams emphasized Netflix’s likely renewal of the deal but hinted at reduced financial terms, citing dwindling audience interest.

As Netflix recalibrates its strategy with the Sussexes, Prince Harry steps into a deeply personal project honoring his mother’s enduring influence.

Prince Harry will executive produce and narrate a two to three-part Netflix documentary commemorating Princess Diana’s legacy, timed for the 30th anniversary of her demise. According to a senior Hollywood source speaking to Express, it is slated for a 2027 release, the series will blend archival footage with his firsthand accounts, offering an intimate portrayal of Princess Diana as both a global icon and a devoted mother.

The Duke of Sussex will take a hands-on role, collaborating closely with filmmakers to ensure the project balances emotional depth with historical accuracy. Netflix executives reportedly value Prince Harry’s unique perspective, believing his involvement could humanize Princess Diana’s story for newer generations. Industry insiders noted the documentary aims to explore her humanitarian work and lasting cultural impact, reframing her legacy beyond tabloid narratives.

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As Prince Harry prepares to honor his mother’s memory, Meghan Markle’s latest ventures reveal the challenges of sustaining streaming success.

Meghan Markle’s post-Harry & Meghan projects have faced uphill battles. Her debut solo series, With Love, Meghan, garnered only 12.6 million viewing hours in its first week, peaking at number 10 on Netflix’s charts-a stark contrast to the couple’s 2022 docuseries, which amassed 81.6 million hours in its first three days. Despite this, Netflix greenlit a second season of the lifestyle show, set to premiere this fall. Simultaneously, Markle relaunched her podcast career with Confessions of a Female Founder, distancing herself from the mixed reviews of her previous series, Archetypes.

The new podcast, focusing on women’s entrepreneurship, marks her latest effort to carve an independent media identity. Critics argue her content lacks the raw authenticity of Harry & Meghan, but supporters praise her pivot toward uplifting female narratives. While Prince Harry’s documentary promises an intimate homage to Princess Diana’s enduring influence, Markle’s content struggles underscore the complexities of sustaining streaming relevance in a competitive landscape.

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