However, things took a turn when the Sussexes secured a deal with Netflix. Prince Harry exerted pressure on Invictus to sever ties with Amazon, citing the Netflix deal. This occurred a couple of years ago, and at that time, there were concerns because Netflix hadn't yet contributed any funds to Invictus. However, it's now known that Actual Productions, a company with a Netflix contract, has made payments.
The New York Times reported on how Harry's actions compelled Invictus to cancel a planned fundraiser with Amazon, which the organization sorely needed. Fortunately, Prince William and Catherine stepped in, providing a substantial donation to help tide Invictus over. Critics argue that Harry has exploited this organization to improve his own reputation, using it as a front for other undisclosed activities, all while taking swipes at Prince William and Catherine, who actually rescued the organization.
It's worth noting that not only did Amazon withdraw its funding, but Disney also recently decided to cease its support for Invictus Games due to the current situation. It's becoming increasingly likely that Meghan and Harry will have to use their own funds to cover these shortfalls and ensure a successful event.
In the past, there was a major Hollywood event planned to raise funds for Invictus Games in Los Angeles, with Amazon as the official partner, ready to stream the entire event. However, a hiccup arose in the deal because of Harry's multi-million-dollar agreement with Netflix, a major competitor to Amazon Prime Video. This resulted in Harry canceling the charity event over a business conflict.
The suggestion or implication here is that Prince Harry may be prioritizing his own financial interests over the fundraising efforts for veterans and the success of the Invictus Games. People are wondering whether the Netflix deal is somehow connected to the decisions involving Invictus Games and the Amazon proposal. It's important to note that there's nothing in the Netflix deal Prince Harry and Meghan recently signed that prohibits them from working on other projects with different broadcasters or streaming services.
Adding to the mix of controversies surrounding Harry and Meghan's ventures, their Netflix show, "Lived a Lead," has reportedly struggled to gain traction with audiences. It failed to break into Netflix's top 10 streaming charts in the United States and the United Kingdom since its global release on August 30th. Critically, the show has garnered mixed reviews, with an audience rating of only 16 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, categorizing it as "rotten." However, critics have given it an 80 percent "fresh" rating.
As of September 1st, "Lived a Lead" had not yet reached the Netflix top 10 charts, despite performing better than some other Netflix productions. While critics have responded positively, audiences appear to be less enthusiastic. Newsweek has reached out to Netflix for comment but has yet to receive a response.
