Some of Hollywood’s biggest names gathered for a Netflix season launch in the US this week, but two high-profile figures were notably absent – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Despite her upcoming lifestyle series, With Love, Meghan, set to premiere on the streaming giant in March, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, received little attention at the star-studded event.
Worse, the couple became the subject of ridicule when comedian John Mulaney made a biting joke about their Netflix deal.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle mocked during Netflix event
Held at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles, the event – Next on Netflix – was packed with industry heavyweights, including Ben Affleck and Tina Fey, according to Page Six.
Clips from high-profile projects dominated the showcase.
However, With Love, Meghan barely made an appearance, aside from a fleeting moment in a montage.
Not since Harry and Meghan, has Netflix given more money to someone without a specific plan.
But the most cutting moment came when comedian John Mulaney, promoting his upcoming talk show, quipped: “This is a really fun experiment. Not since Harry and Meghan, has Netflix given more money to someone without a specific plan.”
According to sources in the audience, the remark was apparently met with “snickering” and “whoas”.
Meanwhile, a source who attended the event described the atmosphere as dismissive towards the Sussexes.
“It was shocking to me that Netflix would seemingly allow Meghan and Harry to be ridiculed at such a prestige event,” she told the Daily Mail. “The head honchos were all there. And how strange that a show by the couple who signed a multi-million dollar deal with Netflix barely featured – apart from one brief clip in a montage.”
Harry and Meghan’s Netflix deal has ‘disappointed’ executives
Harry and Meghan’s reported $100 million (£80 million) Netflix deal was signed in 2020. It was initially seen as a landmark partnership.
Their six-part docuseries Harry & Meghan was a ratings success, drawing millions of viewers. However, their subsequent projects have reportedly disappointed Netflix executives.
Their latest series, Polo – focused on Prince Harry’s passion for the sport – was panned. With only 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, The Guardian called the documentary series “unintentionally hilarious”.
Other projects, including Heart of Invictus and Live to Lead, also received lukewarm responses apparently.
Queen Consort Camilla is set to undergo a major title change following the coronation in May, it has recently been reported.
Now, the real reason behind this change in title has been revealed by a royal expert – and it’s not due to her popularity.
Queen Consort Camilla to undergo major title change
Last week it was revealed that Camilla will undergo a major title change at the coronation.
As reported by The Mirror last Thursday (March 16), Camilla will be dropping the ‘Consort’ from her Queen Consort title soon.
Once the coronation is done, the 75-year-old will reportedly be simply known as Queen Camilla going forwards.
The news was revealed when the coronation edition of the bible was leaked.
In it, it reads: “To commemorate the Coronation of their majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. In the Abbey Church of St Peter, Westminster. The sixth day of May 2023.”
When Camilla first married Charles, it was expected that she would become Princess Consort when Charles became King.
However, as per the late Queen Elizabeth’s wishes, Camilla’s title was changed to Queen Consort when Charles took the throne.
Now it seems as though another tweak is in order for Camilla’s royal title.
Why is Queen Consort Camilla changing her title?
Now, the real reason behind Camilla’s title change has been revealed – and it’s nothing to do with her popularity.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliam spoke exclusively to ED! about the decision to change Camilla’s title and the reasoning behind it.
“Camilla’s history with titles is unique,” he said.
“She was Princess of Wales but chose to be known as the Duchess of Cornwall,” he then continued.
” It was the official position that when Charles ascended the throne she would be known as Princess Consort, until the Queen’s intervention in the eve of her Platinum Jubilee.”
“She is Queen Consort, but it is a heavy handed title,” he then said.
Camilla title change not down to ‘popularity’
The royal expert then continued, saying: “None of the previous three Queen Consorts used it, Alexandra, Mary and Elizabeth were all known as Queen.”
“In the age of social media and the net bad habits such as calling Catherine – Kate Middleton persist,” he then said.
“It also makes sense to make a title easier to use, which is why the change is likely,” he then continued.
Camilla’s history with titles is unique.
Richard then revealed at this point that the title change has nothing to do with popularity.
“It isn’t really linked to her personal popularity,” he said.
However, there is also another reason behind the change, according to the royal expert.
“Queen Consort Camilla sounds clunky so it will probably change,” he revealed.
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Netflix originally set to air With Love, Meghan, on January 15. Now it will premiere on March 4. In a statement, Meghan said she wanted to delay the series amid the LA wildfires.
According to a PR expert, this Netflix delay “needed to happen”.
Speaking exclusively to Royal Insider, Brand and Culture expert Nick Ede said: “The move from Meghan and Netflix to change the date of her new TV show With Love, Meghan is a move that needed to happen. As a resident of California who is caught in the middle of one of the worst natural disasters they have ever experienced, it would have seemed tone deaf to have aired the show.”
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