Meghan Markle scrambling for work as firms turn their backs on Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Meghan Markle scrambling for work as firms turn their backs on Duke and Duchess of Sussex
GB News
Svar Nanan-Sen

By Svar Nanan-Sen


Published: 02/01/2024

- 09:10

Updated: 02/01/2024

- 11:52

The Duchess of Sussex's deal with Spotify was cancelled last year

Meghan Markle is scrambling for work as firms are turning their backs on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according to a PR expert.

The couple signed several lucrative deals after they stepped down as working members of the Royal Family in 2020.


However, last year Meghan and Harry's Spotify deal was cancelled after their podcast left executives underwhelmed.

PR expert Mark Borkowski has claimed the content that the Sussexes want to produce is not what firms are looking for.

Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle is scrambling for work as firms are turning their backs on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, according to a PR expert.

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Borkowski said: "Look, if you’re appearing on red carpets and premieres, that means you’re putting yourself on show for the type of people who might cast you, book you, use you.

"That’s what Meghan’s been about."

He continued: "Netflix hasn’t really worked, Spotify hasn’t really worked, and that is because the sort of content that they feel they want to produce, the platforms don’t believe it has any value."

It comes as a royal commentator claimed Meghan Markle is "desperate for endorsements" after losing her deal with Spotify.

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PR expert Mark Borkowski has claimed the content that the Sussexes want to produce is not what firms are looking for.

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The Duchess of Sussex has been linked with several luxury fashion brands, including Dior but a deal has not been struck.

Royal author Tom Bower told Closer that Meghan is working hard to land a contract with a major brand.

Bower said: "Meghan has made huge efforts.

"She does look amazingly good at the moment - and is clearly working hard at it.

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Royal author Tom Bower told Closer that Meghan is working hard to land a contract with a major brand.

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"I think she’s looking desperately for an endorsement with something like Dior and that’s been a disappointment because she hasn’t landed one contract."

However, an insider close to Dior has dismissed reports that talks with Meghan Markle took place.

A source told the Telegraph: "The Duchess of Sussex is not in talks to sign a deal with Dior.

"There is no truth to the claims that she will partner with the French fashion house."

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