That leaves the ostensibly charitable Archewell Productions and Archewell Original. It appears like Archewell Productions just has one employee. Due to a lack of clarity regarding its purpose and products, the company has had difficulty with the Trademark Office and has used all available extensions.
There are signs of trouble within Archewell, including staff turnover and a shrinking team. French journalists discovered the company's empty offices in Beverly Hills, raising questions about its transparency. Archewell appeared to be Meghan's project, and there were suspicions of financial irregularities. Meanwhile, Harry's involvement seemed minimal, and he took on positions in other organizations.
As for Archewell Productions, there have been announcements about making it operational with WME's involvement, but there seems to be little progress. The speculation is that the Harrys might be distancing themselves from Archewell Productions. Archewell Audio appears to have faded, with remaining staff engaging in guest appearances. These issues serve as a distraction from the fact that Archewell has struggled and is likely to close.
It's reported that Megan and Harry received a $10 million donation in 2022. However, there are questions about where this money has gone, as it doesn't appear to have been directed toward any specific charities. There have been allegations of large sums going to Megan's attorney, raising concerns about financial transparency.
Archewell Charities has been criticized for promoting Megan's personal brand rather than focusing on charitable work. The lack of transparency has raised red flags, and their trademark application for Archewell was rejected due to vagueness in its stated purpose and the failure to pay required fees. This has led to further doubts about the true nature and effectiveness of Archewell's charitable activities.
