While Meghan Markle is gearing up for the release of her lifestyle series, ‘With Love, Meghan’, on Netflix, it looks as though the royal family remain intent on keeping her at a distance.
The first trailer for the series was released last week and showed Markle cooking and gardening with celebrity friends.
Although the trailer has ramped up interest in the series, which is set to be released on January 15, it doesn’t appear the royal family share that sentiment.
“I was told that the Prince and Princess of Wales have no interest in Meghan’s future projects,” royal expert and commentator Kinsey Schofield told Fox News.
“A palace source told me, ‘Meghan was a background character in a chapter that’s already closed.’ Courtiers don’t believe that Meghan is worth the mental real estate.
“The palace plans to assign someone of lower rank to sit through the show, so the communications office has a heads up if there is something to brace for.
“Netflix is not giving the palace, or anyone, screeners so they will see it in real time with the audience. Regarding the vapid celebrity-focused theme, courtiers are just grateful that Meghan’s taken a break from attacking the institution.”
Royals not interested in Markle’s business ventures
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams added to that notion by stating the royal family have no interest in what Markle does since she and Prince Harry decided to quit royal life in 2020.
“Meghan does still make news, and the Sussex brand still fascinates,” Fitzwilliams said.
“But… [the series] looked pretty superficial to me. I wondered where the Kardashians were. The royals just couldn’t give a damn.”
The trailer was posted by Markle on Instagram, marking her return to the platform, though none of the royal family have followed the new page.
“I have been so excited to share this with you! I hope you love the show as much as I loved making it. Wishing you all a fantastic new year! Thanks to our amazing crew and the team @netflix. Beyond grateful for the support – and fun!,” she posted.
Harry and Meghan signed a $100 million deal with Netflix back in 2020, though it is unclear if that deal will be renewed at the end of the summer.