It’s time for Spotify and the Sussexes to divorce. According to US media, a multi-million dollar deal between the streaming giant and an organization led by Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle is about to end. The couple, members of the British royal family, have produced just one series through their podcast production company Archewell Audio since signing the deal in 2020, which is estimated to be worth $20 million.
The series, titled Archetypes, in which the Duchess of Sussex deconstructs the history of societal stereotypes about women, hit multiple charts as audiences flocked to hear conversations between Meghan and influential women. But according to the trade magazine Variety Spotify relies on an anonymous source and hoped for more content.
Harry and Meghan are looking for a new platform for their shows, Variety adds, citing another unnamed source. Neither Spotify nor Archewell immediately responded to -‘s requests.
Since leaving the British royal family in early 2020 due to conflict and tension amid allegations of racism and media pressure, the Duke and Duchess, now based in California, have been trying to make a living from media-related projects.
The pair then continued their critique of the British institution, notably through an unapologetic autobiography of the prince, a documentary series on Netflix and an interview with the influential Oprah Winfrey.
