Prince Harry's 'judgement badly flawed' as Meghan Markle left scrambling for new work

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Prince Harry's judgement has been branded "badly flawed" as the Sussexes scramble for new work following a bruising month for the couple.

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Svar Nanan-Sen

By Svar Nanan-Sen


Published: 27/06/2023

- 10:03

Updated: 27/06/2023

- 10:08

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's deal with Spotify was axed this month

Prince Harry's judgement has been branded "badly flawed" as the Sussexes scramble for new work following a bruising June for the couple.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been dropped by Spotify after Meghan's 12-episode podcast series Archetypes left executives underwhelmed.


Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams has issued a damning assessment of Meghan Markle's reported next move, a new show inspired by Great Expectations.

Fitzwilliams said: "It is one thing for Meghan to narrate Elephant for Disney, another to take on Dickens!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been dropped by Spotify after Meghan's 12-episode podcast series Archetypes left executives underwhelmed.

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"Meghan's animated series, Pearl, was cancelled by Netflix and Spotify were far from pleased with Archetypes.

"Harry's documentary, Heart of Invictus is reportedly due out soon - but it's reasonable to ask why have they done so little despite their high profile and expectations that their brand would have huge international appeal.

"Harry's judgement about what to include in his memoir, Spare, was badly flawed too."

He told the Mail Online: "Surely Meghan's new agent is able to arrange more work for them?

"Hollywood dislikes failure. Many are asking how talented they really are."

It comes as Meghan Markle's failed Archetypes podcast was torn to shreds by the head of an elite talent agency.

The podcast series featured guest appearances from Serena Williams, Paris Hilton and Mariah Carey.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The podcast series featured guest appearances from Serena Williams, Paris Hilton and Mariah Carey.

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However, Spotify was not impressed by the output produced by the Sussexes and cut ties with the couple this month.

Now, Jeremy Zimmer, the head of the United Talent Agency, has taken a swipe at Meghan over the podcast.

Zimmer said: "Turns out Meghan Markle was not a great audio talent, or necessarily any kind of talent.

"And, you know, just because you’re famous doesn’t make you great at something".

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