Royal experts are weighing in on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s latest Netflix deal — and their comments suggest it’s a mixed bag for the Sussexes.
Richard Fitzwilliams, a well-known royal commentator, told Fox News Digital that the new agreement is a sign the couple is no longer seen as “A-listers” in Hollywood. He pointed out that the deal is worth far less than their original reported $100 million Netflix contract and that the biggest win for them may actually be Netflix’s continued partnership with Meghan’s lifestyle brand, As Ever. He believes this brand link could be the “most commercially successful part” of the new arrangement.
Another royal expert, Ian Pelham Turner, said Netflix’s move hints at doubts about Harry and Meghan’s future brand value. He suggested that the streaming giant might be underestimating them, as their public image could change dramatically — especially if they reestablish some form of connection with the royal family in the UK.
Turner even floated the idea that Harry and Meghan could become “royal ambassadors” in America, a role he believes could boost their popularity and marketability again.
In short: Experts think the couple’s new Netflix deal is smaller and less glamorous than before, but the tie-in with Meghan’s As Ever brand could be their strongest advantage — and a change in their royal relationship could still turn things around.
