The swish new website, sussex.com, which surprised royal fans when it launched, could be a signal Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are about to start “doing more different things”, a royal editor has claimed.
Harry and Meghan launched a new website in place of the Archewell Foundation website, which is essentially a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all their latest news, updates, photos and information about the couple.
Speaking on Hello! Magazine’s podcast, titled ‘A Right Royal Podcast’, magazine royal editor, Emily Nash, explained what she thinks we can expect from the royal couple.
Emily told the podcast host: “The way it was described to me is that it’s a kind of one-stop-shop for their various different pillars of work, so it encompasses Archwell productions, their media production company, it encompasses Archwell Foundation, their charitable foundation, but it’s also going to be a platform for other updates.
“And I think this is really interesting because it is a bit of a signal that they are about to start doing more different things.”
Emily explained how the timing of the launch of the website was crucial. She said: “They’ve launched this website at a time when they will probably want to share further updates about what they’re doing that are outside the remit of their other two organisations.”
Although Harry and Meghan often speak about social media and their work on making online platforms a safe space for everyone, they have refused to join any channels.
Emily added: “They’ve still refused to join any social media networks, but this is a smart way to do things on their own terms.”
The magazine podcast host, Emmy Griffiths, also questioned whether the couple would now use the site as a “personal Instagram”.
Harry and Meghan quietly unveiled a brand new website and redesign on the evening of February 12.
At first glance, the striking website appears neat, clean, and easy to navigate, however, on analysis of its contents and design, there are remarkable omissions, interesting language choices, and unusual features on the site.
The couple has been warned by critics, that using the Sussex title and the royal crest for commercial use could provoke the Palace.
Critics have been quick to point out problems with using the royal crest. Richard Fitzwilliams told The Sun: “They have every right to use the coat of arms, but this involves using loopholes to effectively bring back SussexRoyal and exploit their royal status. They have caused the family tremendous amounts of damage.”
However, a source close to the couple defended them, saying they have every right to use the title as it is “their surname and family name”.
Harry and Meghan reportedly bought the rights for their new Sussex.com website from a British man “without arguing the price”.
The most recent news update on the website involved Meghan Markle paying a touching tribute to her late “beloved friend” Oli Juste as she opened a new wing of a London animal charity.
