Meghan Markle’s Lifestyle Brand Could Save Her And Prince Harry From Netflix Downfall Experts Claim
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s new Netflix deal is sparking intense debate among royal watchers, with experts weighing in on what this means for the Sussexes’ public image and financial future.
According to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams, the agreement is a clear sign that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are no longer viewed as the Hollywood A-list power couple they once were.
Speaking to Fox News Digital, Fitzwilliams noted that the couple’s latest contract is nowhere near as lucrative as the one they signed in 2020, which was reportedly worth 100 million dollars.
He claimed this change suggests that the Sussexes’ star power has dimmed significantly in the eyes of the entertainment industry.
“There clearly is no repeat of the reported 100 million Netflix offered before,” Fitzwilliams explained. “This first-look deal is certain to be less, probably a good deal less.”
However, the royal expert pointed out that one element of the agreement could prove to be a game changer for Meghan. Netflix will continue its connection with Meghan’s lifestyle brand As Ever, which he believes might be the most commercially successful part of the deal.
Fitzwilliams argued that this partnership could help Meghan re-establish herself in the competitive lifestyle market, while also creating a valuable revenue stream independent of the couple’s royal past.
Another royal commentator, Ian Pelham Turner, offered a different angle on the Netflix arrangement. He suggested that the changes in the deal may indicate deeper questions about Meghan and Harry’s long-term brand potential from Netflix’s perspective.
Turner observed that the streaming platform might see the couple as losing relevance in the entertainment space, which could be affecting how much they are willing to invest in new projects with the Sussexes.
“Obviously, Netflix feels that Harry and Meghan are losing brand value based on their current standing,” Turner said.
Yet, the expert warned that the streaming service could be underestimating the Sussexes’ potential for a dramatic image turnaround.
He suggested that if the couple were to resume some form of connection with the United Kingdom or engage in diplomatic-style work as royal ambassadors in America, their influence and earning power could skyrocket once again.
“Perhaps there could be a new approach of them becoming royal ambassadors in America,” Turner proposed. “It could see their brand value soaring.”
This would mark a significant shift in the couple’s public role, potentially allowing them to blend their philanthropic goals with a more official international presence.
For now, much remains uncertain about how Meghan and Harry’s Netflix strategy will unfold and whether it can bring them the same level of success they enjoyed in their early post-royal years.
But experts agree on one point: Meghan’s As Ever brand may be the couple’s best hope for turning this deal into a lasting success story
