The Truth About Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's New Podcast Contract
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have faced many changes since leaving their roles as royalty. They moved to California and acquired a very famous neighbor. (Hint: Think of a daytime talk show host who has been criticized for allegations of workplace misconduct.)
A big part of Meghan and Harry's departure from royal life was gaining financial independence, which begs the question: How much were Harry and Meghan worth after leaving royalty? (Answer: it is a lot). But still, the duo seem very active and are not interested in resting on their laurels. In September 2020, the couple signed a "multi-year deal with Netflix," which will include a production company that creates "documentaries, documentaries, feature films, scripted shows and children's programming," according to NBC News.
While this sounds very exciting, it is not the only major project on the horizon for Harry and Meghan. On December 15, 2020, it was announced that they had signed a new agreement with another streaming service. Here's everything fans need to know about the lucrative move.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry partner with Spotify
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are joining the world of podcasts. The duo signed a multi-million dollar deal with Spotify on December 15, 2020, which will allow them to host and produce their own podcasts. His audio production company is called Archewell Audio, according to CNNy marks another important acquisition for Spotify. As the outlet notes, the music streaming app is honing in on podcasts in a major way, after signing Joe Rogan’s Joe Rogan’s Experience exclusively to its platform. They also landed Kim Kardashian West on an exclusive deal, as well as Michelle Obama, who launched a podcast in July 2020, The Michelle Obama Capsule, for the outing.
In an introduction to the podcast, Meghan and Harry expressed their goals for the project. "One of the things my husband and I have always talked about is our passion for meeting people and hearing their stories," said Meghan. And no matter what the story is, they usually give you an understanding of where someone else is coming from. And at the same time, it somehow reminds you of a story about yourself. Harry chimed in: “That's what this project is about, presenting different perspectives and voices that you may not have heard before and discovering the common ground. Because when that happens, change really is possible.
Listeners can look forward to a Christmas special from the couple in late December 2020, while the series will debut in 2021. This is very exciting news for the couple and for fans around the world!
