According to renowned biographer Angela Levin, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's media empire is teetering on the edge of collapse. Reports suggest that the couple's value in the industry has significantly diminished, and their future projects in the media are anticipated to be nothing short of disastrous.
While the Sussexes did face a setback with their deal with Spotify, they still maintain active agreements with Random House, Netflix, and Megan signing with Telling NGC WME.
However, a new report has emerged, claiming that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attribute their career failures to external factors.
The Daily Mail reported that the couple believes outside forces, including the COVID pandemic, economic downturns, and the deaths of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth, have hindered their attempts to establish themselves in the entertainment industry.
Let's take a closer look at the timeline of events to better understand the context. Shortly after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from their royal duties, the world was struck by the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in global lockdowns and widespread economic challenges. The timing couldn't have been more challenging for the couple as they embarked on their new path.
Just a month after their highly discussed interview with Oprah Winfrey, where they expressed grievances towards the royal family and made claims of racism, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, tragically passed away at the age of 99. This event undoubtedly shifted the media's attention and overshadowed any further developments in the Sussexes' careers.
In August 2022, Meghan Markle launched the Archewell Audio podcast with Spotify. Unfortunately, its potential success was dampened by the subsequent passing of Queen Elizabeth the following month. The loss of such a revered figure undoubtedly had a profound impact on the public's attention and diverted the narrative away from the Sussexes' ventures.
It was recently announced that Spotify and the Sussexes decided to part ways, and the Archewell Audio podcast will not be renewed for a second season. Executives at Spotify even went as far as labeling the couple as "lazy," further exacerbating the challenges they face in their media pursuits.
