Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Defiantly Respond to Criticism Over Canada Trip: 'We Stand Strong, Unyielding

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry recently traveled to Toronto to promote the upcoming Invictus Games, and their representatives swiftly addressed the controversy surrounding their royal rebrand. Despite facing challenges in establishing themselves in Hollywood, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remained resilient in building their shared brand. In response to criticisms and doubts about their future, a representative of the couple affirmed, "We've heard time and time again that certain opportunities are make or break for the couple. They're still here. They're still working and pursuing what they believe in, despite constantly being challenged and criticized. This couple will not be broken."

Prior to their arrival in Canada, the Sussexes launched their new website, sussex.com, and Meghan Markle announced the return of "Archetypes" for a second season after it was dropped by Spotify. Undeterred by scrutiny from their peers, the couple is embracing their public lives and relaunching their careers this year.

The Duchess of Sussex expressed her joy at "Archetypes" finding a new home after losing her Spotify contract. She stated, "I'm proud to now be able to share that I am joining the brilliant team at Lemonada to continue my love of podcasting. Being able to support a female-founded company with a roster of thought-provoking and highly entertaining podcasts is a fantastic way to kick off 2024."

Lemonada CEO Jessica Cordova Kramer expressed her enthusiasm about Meghan joining the Lemonada family. She said, "We are beyond honored that Meghan has trusted us to help democratize access to 'Archetypes,' and that so many more people around the world will have access to the series soon. Meghan's talent as a host, creator, and conversationalist is unparalleled, and we are thrilled to co-create a new series with her that fosters her approach to creating art that matters."

CCO Stephanie Wittels Wachs also shared her excitement about the collaboration. She added, "As we've started development with The Duchess of Sussex, we are blown away by her collaborative spirit and clear vision, along with her deep desire to build compassion and community through this work. The Lemonada team felt an immediate kinship with Meghan and the Archewell Productions team, and we are delighted to be working together."

Apart from their audio program, the Sussexes' choice of domain was seen by some as undermining Queen Elizabeth's wishes. Ingrid Seward stated, "With the support of her aged husband, she made it clear it was not possible to do what they wanted — be half in and half out of the monarchy. She told them they could not trade on their royal connections for financial gain. She would have been hurt and angry at the latest developments."