This week it was announced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have signed with Spotify for an exclusive multi-year podcast deal. This action has put the royal pair in an uncomfortable position as it has been a great source of scrutiny for them.
As the couple’s waning relationship with the Royal family becomes more and more obvious, this move by Harry and Meghan allegedly ‘infuriated’ the Queen.
Palace insiders share that Her Majesty is not too happy with the decision made by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Apparently, she fears that this will further smear the name of the Royal Firm as well as hurt their image.
The Royal family has been in the negative spotlight for weeks now after Netflix launched their latest season of ‘The Crown,’ a series that portrays the life of the British Monarchy.
‘The Crown’ has become one of the most-watched series in Netflix history, causing a multitude of watchers to leave hateful comments on the Royal member’s social media accounts.
Last week Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles turned off their comment section on their official Instagram page after the Duchess of Cornwall was persistently bombarded by trolls.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new venture with Spotify is a part of their ‘Archewell’ brand, and it is under their ‘Archewell Audios’ production company.
Although the pair expressed their vision on their podcast as something positive, it is difficult for other members of the Royal family, especially that of the Queen, as there is no assurance that her name will not be dragged into the podcast episodes.
Furthermore, the Queen’s silence of Meghan Markle's public cry of her miscarriage speaks volumes on the status of the Sussex’s association with Her Majesty.
Their Netflix deal, which Harry and Meghan made public back in August, has greatly affected their image and that of the monarchy. It was alleged that the Queen was not thrilled with the royal duo’s commercial venture into Hollywood.
Other than the Queen herself, her husband, Prince Philip, has apparently cut off his grandson completely. Prince Harry has utterly disappointed the Duke of Edinburgh after his decision to leave the firm for a ‘celebrity life,’ a source revealed last month.
The royal pair were rumored to have been paid over $45 million for an exclusive podcast deal with the streaming giant. Their Netflix deal, on the other hand, fetched them over $150 million.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue to chase their dream of making a change in California, but it has also had a negative impact on their relationship with the family.