Netflix Exec Addresses Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Relationship

There is no bad blood between Netflix, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle, at least that is what the streaming giant’s exec is saying.

Word from Netflix’s headquarters is that all is well when it comes to their relationship with the former working royals who inked a deal with them after their exodus from the United Kingdom to America in 2020.

Meghan Markle announced earlier in March that her lifestyle brand “As Ever” was ending its partnership with Netflix to become an independent venture with possible roots in multiple countries outside America.

Netflix Exec Claims There Are Movies In The Works With Prince Harry And Meghan Markle

The streaming company’s executive, Bela Bajaria, disputed earlier claims made by news outlets that things went sour between the business partners after their joint interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 and Harry’s 2023 memoir “Spare.”

Bajaria, at the “Next on Netflix” event on March 18, debunked these reports and urged people not to believe everything in the news, especially if a little fact-checking can help clear all the doubts. The company’s Chief Content Officer added that Netflix still has a very great working relationship with the couple and talks about movie development, which has been ongoing for a while now.

Bajaria referred to the couple’s amazing documentary with Netflix, which was their first-ever project with the company. As shared by PEOPLE, Bajaria assured everyone that everywhere is buzzing for the couple, both on the TV and film side, adding, “Deals come and go all the time. There are deals that are deals we don’t renew.”

What Was The Alleged Inside Scoop From Netflix About?

According to Variety, six highly connected personalities within the company who are aware of the deals between Netflix and the Sussexes confirmed that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to their relationship. 

Describing it as majorly optics, the sources noted that Netflix got tired of selling repackaged versions of the same story, which is often about their exit from the royal world. The low ratings from some of their joint projects over the years did not help, as the company reportedly became doubtful of e-commerce being their best shot at anything fruitful with the royal couple.

Three insiders from Netflix reportedly confirmed that Netflix chief Ted Sarandos has had enough with the pair and has voiced his frustration directly to the Co-CEO about their projects. Bajaria was also mentioned in the discussion, as she has grown very tired of their partnership with the couple. 

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Aside from her comment at the event about the fate of the couple with Netflix, Bajaria also earlier reacted to the Variety story. In her words, Harry and Meghan’s company, Archewell, has been a very thoughtful and collaborative partner who has made their partnership awesome. “They’re deeply engaged in the storytelling process and bring a unique, global perspective that aligns with the kinds of impactful projects our members respond to,” the executive added.

More close sources in Netflix also added that Sarandos and his wife, Nicole Avant, are frequent callers at Meghan and Harry’s social circle, in addition to their proximity as neighbors in Montecito. The Sussexes’ lawyer, Michael J. Kump, also debunked claims that the Netflix chief is insisting on only holding meetings with the couple in the presence of an attorney.

Last August, a second set of episodes from “With Love, Meghan” performed poorly compared to the first round. The company also reportedly sat on a surplus of products from “As Ever,” reaching up to $10 million in value, and the company had to start giving inventory to employees for free, and put the goods on card tables in various office buildings.

The Duchess Is Reportedly Eyeing An Independent Frontier For Her Brand

Following the end of their partnership, The Blast shared that the company and Netflix agreed on their respective problems, and their decision to part ways was an amicable one with lots of good wishes for everyone involved. Netflix wished the Duchess of Sussex well in her new endeavors with the brand, noting that it was proud to have been involved in the early stage of the brand’s development.

“As it was always intended, Meghan will continue growing the brand and take it into its next chapter independently, and we look forward to celebrating how she continues to bring joy to households around the world,” Netflix added. A statement from the former actress noted that her business witnessed immense growth in just one year with Netflix, and this has fueled their confidence to move ahead on its own and expand its wings to other areas.

Meghan Markle’s Camp Addressed Expansion Speculations

The “Suits” actress’ current standing with Netflix fueled rumors that the media personality has her eyes on expanding to other continents, especially as news dropped that she would be touring Australia alongside her husband in a few months.

As stated by The Blast, the speculations stated that she was looking to sell her brand in Australia rather than in the United Kingdom due to the tense relationship between herself and the royal family. However, a spokesperson for the brand affirmed to the press that while the team is strongly considering growth and international expansion, the direction and timeline to unleash the plan is yet to be determined.

The source shared that breaking into a new market is a process, and the brand knows this, but it is excited to grow in that direction and is strongly considering it in the future. Meghan launched the lifestyle brand in April 2025 in the United States, and the products dropped in conjunction with the first season of the former actress’s lifestyle series “With Love, Meghan” on Netflix.

Will the rumors about Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and Netflix slow down now?