Harry and Meghan 'ruffled feathers' at Netflix as Duchess 'thinks she can run Hollywood'
Since leaving the Royal Family the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have pursued various projects and big entertainment deals, with varying levels of success.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may have "ruffled feathers" during their time working with Netflix, according to a source, following a turbulent period in their fortunes as their £15million deal with Spotify comes to an end. The pair have been producing new content for Netflix with two upcoming projects after their docuseries Harry & Meghan brought in huge numbers for the streaming platform last December.
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There has even been talk of the couple winning an Emmy for the series, which would raise their profile even more in the US.
However their exposing account of their relationship and life as working royals may have led them to give too much of themselves away, with some suggesting they may need to reconsider their brand to move forward successfully.
A Netflix source told Closer magazine: "The greatest fear from Meghan and Harry’s perspective is that this latest controversy and criticism could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back when it comes to what the public thinks of them and how much money they can earn.
"Things may have to change as far as joint appearances go, and certainly it seems like bashing the royals together is off the agenda now for the foreseeable future."
They added that the couple had "ruffled feathers" during their time at Netflix, saying: "Harry is no problem but Meghan thinks she knows how to run Hollywood."
Meghan Markle 'distraught' over Spotify snub as pal says grifters remark was 'humiliating'
Meghan Markle has been left "distraught" over a Spotify executive's criticism that her and Prince Harry are "grifters", according to an inside source. Following the end of their partnership with the audio streaming service the Sussexes are continuing to produce new content with Netflix, however the source added that the couple may need to rethink their approach.
Although their docuseries focused predominantly on their personal lives, their two upcoming productions are moving away from royal life and showcasing different voices.
Their long-awaited documentary Heart of Invictus is scheduled to be released on Netflix in August, with the programme following wounded and sick Armed Forces members as they compete to take part in the Invictus Games, the brainchild of Prince Harry.
They are also said to be producing a new series called Bad Manners, a prequel to the Charles Dickens novel Great Expectations fousing on the character Miss Havisham.
But it has not all been plain sailing for the Sussexes as last month it was announced they would no longer be producing any new content with Spotify, with no second series for Meghan's podcast Archetypes.
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A source told the publication that Meghan has been left "distraught" by the latest accusations that she is not working hard enough.
They said: "Meghan is distraught over this Spotify snub and the fallout that has followed. It’s totally knocked her sideways.
"She can’t believe she’s been attacked so viciously and so publicly by one of their execs, and to be labelled 'grifters' is an utterly humiliating and gut-wrenching all-time low – it’s served as a brutal reality check that things really do need to change to save their popularity.
"Her team have warned her that there’s 'no future' with Harry and that she needs to start working on her individual projects rather than being seen as one half of 'Brand Sussex'.
"They feel that if Meghan does more on her own, she’ll have more opportunities to save her career. It will give them breathing room and restore confidence – or at least that’s the hope."