Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dismiss claims duchess 'talks over' duke in meetings

Well-placed insiders claimed that the relationship between the streaming site and the couple has been "far from a fairytale", with one saying that "the mood in the building is 'we're done'."

Sources noted Harry and Meghan's mannerisms in meetings, stating: "In virtual and in-person meetings with partners, she tends to talk over or recast Prince Harry's thoughts, sometimes while he is mid-sentence."

The Sussexes' attorney, Michael J Kump, hit out at the claims, telling the magazine they were "calculated to play into the misogynistic characterisation of her bossing her husband around".

Other comments said Meghan would "disappear for long periods" from Zoom calls if she was "offended", which Mr Kump debunked, explaining the duchess works from home and is a mother of two.

He said: "Nearly all professionals can attest to needing to turn off the audio or camera during a virtual meeting at some point during many hours of virtual business calls."

Netflix are said to be "done" with Meghan and Harry as the fallout with the streaming giant continues.

Sources told Variety: "The Sussexes' perceived pattern of selling repackaged versions of the same story about their exit from royal life has exhausted Netflix.

"Their partnership may continue to taper off, and with it will be Meghan and Harry's remaining showbusiness lifeline."

Also in the report from Variety are claims that Netflix was caught off guard by the couple's Oprah Winfrey interview.

A spokesman for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex described the allegations as "categorically false".

The representative emphasised that both Netflix and the Sussexes' production company, Archewell, had legal representation throughout any modifications to their arrangement.

"Netflix and Archewell had legal counsel involved to oversee the evolution of the deal, as is common practice for any deal changes in Hollywood," the spokesman stated.

According to reports, the streaming giant was taken aback when Harry and Meghan conducted their interview with Ms Winfrey in March 2021.

The couple had signed a multi-year production agreement with Netflix just months prior, with the deal reportedly valued at approximately £48million.

Sources cited by the publication indicated that Netflix only learned of the Ms Winfrey sit-down at the eleventh hour.

The streaming service was said to be "annoyed" by what insiders characterised as a "lack of communication" from the couple.

Netflix had already commenced work on the pair's docuseries when the interview aired, reportedly leaving executives feeling sidelined.

However, the Sussexes' spokesman has denied any claims of blindsiding.

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