Harry and Meghan’s Controversial Partnership with Netflix Sparks Criticism

Harry and Meghan were recently spotted in public accompanied by a videographer and photographer as they visited the 9/11 memorial and the Harlem Soul Food Restaurant Melba Friday.

The photographs circulating online revealed Harry wearing a wire around his neck, discreetly tucked into his trousers, indicating his connection to a microphone for filming purposes.

A year ago, Harry and Meghan inked a lucrative deal with the streaming giant Netflix, reportedly valued at around £100 million.

The couple's partnership with Netflix involves the development of scripted and unscripted series, films, documentaries, and children's programming for the platform, as announced in an official statement.

While only two projects have been announced so far – Harry's “Heart of Invictus” focusing on the Invictus Games and Meghan's “Pearl,” an animated children's TV show.

However, their collaboration with Netflix has not been without its share of criticism.

Some have raised concerns over Netflix's involvement in producing the controversial drama series “The Crown,” which portrayed unflattering depictions of some of Harry's close family members.

The recent release of “Diana: The Musical” on Netflix has further fueled the backlash, with royal commentator Dan Wooten condemning the portrayal of Princess Diana as offensive and degrading.

Despite the backlash, Harry defended the Netflix series “The Crown,” stating that it offers a glimpse into the challenges of balancing duty and family obligations.

Meanwhile, Wooten called on Harry to sever ties with Netflix in protest against the alleged misrepresentation of Princess Diana in the musical and other productions.

A recent poll conducted by the Mail on Sunday indicated that Prince Harry's popularity among the public stands at 30%, trailing behind his father Prince Charles at 42% and his brother William at 61%.

However, Harry topped the list of royals that respondents would prefer to have a drink with, garnering 19% of the votes.

Royal commentator Neil Sean suggested that Harry and Meghan have gained increased popularity in the United States and certain parts of Europe, hinting at a potential relaunch strategy in those regions.

In a separate incident, Prince Harry reportedly cautioned the Kaiser Chiefs against sharing a backstage photo of them together, emphasizing his desire for privacy.

Looking ahead, Prince Harry is set to release a tell-all book next year, promising an honest and accurate account of his life post-relocation to the United States with Meghan Markle.

With growing concerns within Buckingham Palace about potential revelations in the upcoming book, speculations are rife about Harry disclosing the identity of the family member who allegedly made racist remarks about son Archie's skin color.