Netflix deal prompts royal scrutiny

A royal expert questions Meghan's silence as Prince Harry negotiates a new Netflix deal amid Sentebale controversy.

Meghan Markle silent as Harry faces Netflix deal amid charity fallout

A royal expert notes Meghan Markle has stayed quiet as Prince Harry signs a new Netflix deal that appears looser than the last 78 million contract. The move comes as the couple face renewed questions over Sentebale after a fundraising row linked to Harry and Meghan, though sources close to the couple say those claims were downplayed.

Dr Dunlop told The Mirror Meghan might find her voice again in response to the controversy, asking whether the duchess will speak up as a new streaming partnership unfolds. The deal points to a shift in the couple’s public life, while supporters emphasize their privacy and charitable focus.

The Netflix deal signals a strategic shift toward streaming content and branding beyond traditional royal duties, making the couple's public narrative more important than ever. The arrangement also tests how far the couple can balance private life with public responsibility in a media economy that rewards visibility.

Meghan's silence in a moment of controversy risks feeding a narrative that privacy equals indifference, which could complicate the couple's influence in entertainment and charity work. If the public and media perceive a double standard in how Harry and Meghan respond to criticism, it may reshape their future partnerships and the way Netflix approaches their projects.

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The next moves will test how the couple balances fame with responsibility.