After the publication of their much-discussed book earlier in the year, they have not yet introduced any significant projects. Moreover, they lost out on a lucrative partnership with Spotify in June of last year. Elser continued her speculation about the future, speculating as to whether the Sussexes will soon give in to the allure of sponsored material on social media sites like Instagram.
In the middle of these contemplations, a WME employee started spreading a rumor that the agency had signed Meghan and Harry to an advertising contract with a home appliance startup that wanted Harry to endorse dishwashing liquid. The Sussexes may benefit monetarily from this, but Elser expressed worry that, given their history of "washing dirty laundry" in public, they would become the target of memes.
Elser also wondered about the Duke and Duchess's long-term branding plan. He wondered how long it would take for major commercial brands to embrace them and even joked about the possibility of a royal-starring dishwashing liquid commercial.
Commentator Angela Levin contributed to the story by discussing Meghan Markle's adjustment to life as a royal on Sky News Australia. Levin recounted an instance in which Meghan allegedly thought she ought to receive payment for traveling to an engagement in Australia, using her position inside the royal family more like a job. This mentality carried over to Meghan's moment of mental suffering, during which she sought support from the royal HR department. She battled with the revelation that they were ill-prepared to aid her. Levin emphasized that Meghan chose not to ask Harry or the royal family for help, which may have further isolated her inside the palace gates.
