Harry And Meghan’s Double Act Nearing An End? PR Experts Predict That Solo Projects Will Be Moving Forward For The Duke And Duchess
PR experts believe that the Harry and Meghan double act is nearing an end, with the ex-senior couple would be heading toward the direction of doing solo projects. The transition plan for the duke and duchess will work on their individual strengths and help them move away from the criticism and ridicule they’ve often been subjected to.
This comes after news that Prince Harry’s new project is a documentation of his returning to his second home in Africa without his wife. This is supposedly for the new Netflix documentary showcasing the Prince’s love for the continent, its wildlife, and its people.
Recall that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as senior royals and left the Royal Family. Now, they have only one contract left. And this is the $100 million deal they have with Netflix. They are taking this on after their agreement with Spotify didn’t work, and the couple had to part ways with the company.
There were speculations that Netflix also has yet to make plans to renew its contract with Harry and Meghan after it ends in 2025. There is still no finality on this, but a spokesman from the streaming company mentioned that they value their partnership with Archewell Productions.
Nick Ede, a brand and culture expert, shared his thoughts on the prospect of Harry and Meghan doing solo projects from now on, and he mentioned that this is a smart move for the couple to minimize the constant ridicule they’re suffering. Dividing and conquering may be good for the two, with many names already branded.
Additionally, Nick revealed that the new Netflix project is something that Harry is personally interested in and passionate about, and it may be one way to win back the approval and favor of their fans. Working with their strengths is the move-forward strategy for this couple.
This means that Harry can return and do his documentary in his favorite place in the world while Meghan can go back to fashion and style. Much before they combined their projects, they had found success in these niches. The significant factor that can make these solo projects work for them is a true sense of authenticity and not riding and playing on personal and family matters to find success.
Despite the drawbacks on the couple’s contracts, Harry’s proposal to do the documentary in Africa may win him back some good graces after news that he allegedly puzzled some Spotify executives after his podcast ideas were revealed to include interviews with Mark Zuckerberg, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump and the theme of the conversation with be childhood trauma. Brave but rather comical that Harry expected these men to open up about their childhood to someone like him—prince or not.
Harry’s African documentary was more welcomed with enthusiasm than his other ideas, given that it is public knowledge that the Prince did have strong roots and ties with the country.
Everyone is hopeful that things will look better for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, given that they’ve recently received criticism again after Taylor Swift apparently rejected the invitation to guest in Meghan’s podcast, despite receiving a personal invitation from the duchess.