Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to continue working with Netflix as boss expresses 'excitement' over projects
Meghan's new lifestyle show is due to premiere next monthBack in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle signed a reported five-year multi-million pound deal with streaming giant Netflix. But there’s been speculation recently over whether the deal will end for good this year.
Netflix bosses seem to be standing by the Sussexes and have teased some new projects coming up, including Meghan’s new lifestyle series With Love, Meghan.
The new eight-part series will premiere on March 4, after being delayed due to the recent LA wildfires.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s projects on Netflix so far
In 2020, after they stepped back from their senior royal roles, Meghan and Harry signed a reported $100 million (£80m) deal with Netflix.
Then in 2022, they released their tell-all docuseries called Harry & Meghan. In that they detailed their experiences within the monarchy and made a string of claims about the treatment they received.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry‘s docuseries Polo released in 2024. The show uncovered the glamorous world of Polo – a sport Harry is fond of. However, the duke only briefly appeared in the series.
But recent reports have claimed that the documentary received poor ratings and reviews. It’s led to some speculating whether Harry and Meghan’s deal will continue with Netflix beyond 2025 as the five-year contract approaches the end.
Netflix boss ‘excited’ over With Love, Meghan
Amid all the speculation and reports, Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria has expressed excitement over Meghan’s upcoming show.
With Love, Meghan will see the Duchess of Sussex give viewers a variety of tips and tricks on cooking, crafting and gardening. It’ll also feature some celebrity guests including Mindy Kaling and her former Suits co-star Abigail Spencer.
I am really excited about that coming out.
When asked where Netflix “stands with that deal”, Ms Bajaria told the MailOnline: “We have Meghan’s new show coming out, which is great.
“It is such a great take on a lifestyle show and showcase for California, Montecito and nature. It really has great takeaways. I was like, ‘oh my God, I want to really do that pasta.’ There’s really easy great takeaways on life. I am really excited about that coming out.”
Meghan Markle movie ‘in development’
Meanwhile, Ms Bajaria opened up about a screen adaptation of the novel Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune that Meghan is working on.
When asked whether the movie is “definitely coming out,” Ms Bajaria said: “It is in development. It is a great book, she had it and we are happy to do it. And we have things in development. Everyone is excited about what is coming. I am really excited for her show.”
Who is Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex?
Meghan Markle was born on August 4, 1981, in California, United States. She is currently 43 years old. She had a career in acting before marrying into the royal family in 2018.
What did Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex do before joining the monarchy?
Former actress Meghan had a string of acting roles before she met Prince Harry, most famously playing the role of Rachel Zane in legal drama Suits.
Her acting career began at Northwestern University.
The duchess also wrote a lifestyle blog named The Tig and became heavily involved in charity work - which has continued since she met Harry.
Marrying Prince Harry
Meghan married into the royal family on May 19, 2018, when she and Prince Harry tied the knot at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.
Just a few months after their wedding, Meghan and Harry announced they were expecting their first child. They welcomed Prince Archie on May 6, 2019.
Two years later on June 4, 2021, the couple welcomed a daughter named Princess Lilibet. She was named after the late Queen Elizabeth II - whose nickname was Lilibet.
Months after welcoming son Archie, Prince Harry and Meghan announced they were stepping down from their senior royal roles within the royal family. They then moved to the United States and have lived there since.
Meghan has made a return to the entertainment world, launching projects with Netflix alongside Harry. In January 2025, she announced a lifestyle show named With Love, Meghan, which will see her giving cooking and gardening tips to viewers alongside a host of celebrity guests. It will premiere on March 4, 2025.
This news comes just days after comedian John Mulaney took a swipe at Meghan and Harry at a Netflix event in Los Angeles.
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Promoting his upcoming talk show on the streaming service, John quipped at the event: “This is a really fun experiment. Not since Harry and Meghan, has Netflix given more money to someone without a specific plan.”
Ouch.
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