Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are keen to remind Netflix that they are still here, a royal commentator has claimed, with discussions around Princess Kate’s health still dominating the conversation.
Recently the Duchess of Sussex has announced her new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard and her new podcast deal with Lemonada Media, while Harry has made it clear he has more plans to see his family in the UK.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams spoke to GB News and suggested part of the motivation behind this may be to get the attention of the streaming giant, with their deal due to expire next year.
He said: “I think the Sussexes specifically included these announcements to underline the fact they’re still around. Of course, Netflix is their big contract.
“In 2021, the couple were in the top 100 people in Time Magazine, but now they wouldn’t be in it because they have not done much.”
Mr Fitzwilliams added: “I think it could certainly be said that the rift in the Royal Family is as big as ever. They have certainly taken steps to ensure that we know they are still in the business.”
While the Sussexes remain in the headlines, the recent furore surrounding Princess Kate has overtaken them as the biggest royal story, as she has been off public duties since her abdominal surgery in January.
Kensington Palace issued a statement saying that Kate would not be back at work until after Easter and requested that the public respect her privacy.
Nelson Silva, who saw the royal couple, told TMZ: “I noticed a couple choosing loaves of bread and the woman turned her face and I felt like I had seen the face before. It was familiar.
“I went to my car and as they came out of the shop I just filmed them. I think they walked out through a gate out of the grounds. They just vanished and I didn’t see a car.
“Kate looked happy and relaxed. They look happy just to be able to go to a shop and mingle. Kate looked relieved, like it was a success going to a shop. It felt natural.”
