The Sussexes maintained their lavish lifestyle despite their retirement from royal duties and relocation to sunny California. Among the rest, Harry and Meghan signed a five-year $100 million production contract with Netflix, which premiered their documentary, as well as partnerships with Spotify. Harry released his much-anticipated all-tell memoir Spare, which sold 1.4 million copies on its first day in the UK, US, and Canada. Spare has been published in 16 languages worldwide and is anticipated to be the best-selling book in 2023.
“We always knew this book would sell well, but it has exceeded even our most optimistic expectations,” remarked Larry Finlay, managing director of Transworld Penguin Random House.Harry was cut off financially when he left his royal family behind, so he and Meghan have had to work to fund their opulent lifestyle. With the agreements they made, Meghan’s net worth of roughly $60 million, and the $14 million that Princess Diana bequeathed Harry, they appear to be doing nicely.
Later, the media group led by Harry and Meghan, Archewell Audio, and streaming giant Spotify announced that they had amicably agreed to terminate their multi-million dollar partnership. Spotify reportedly expecting more content from Archewell Studios. Harry and Meghan, on the other hand, made a statement expressing their displeasure with the idea of exclusive distribution to Spotify.
Archewell Audio describes its aim as “producing programming that uplifts and entertains audiences around the world,” as well as “highlighting diverse perspectives and voices.” Most importantly, they aim to foster “community through shared experience, narratives, and values.”Bill Simmons, who created Spotify and later sold it for approximately $200 million but now serves as the company’s head of podcast innovation and monetization, referred to the Sussexes as “grifters.”
“I wish I’d been involved in the ‘Meghan and Harry leave Spotify’ negotiations. “The Fucking Grifters, that’s the podcast we should have started with them,” Simmons stated on the Bill Simmons podcast. “I need to get drunk one night and recount the story of the Zoom I had with Harry to help him with a podcast idea. This is one of my better stories. Fu*k them. “The grifters.”
Despite the failed contract, Harry and Meghan have found methods to support their lifestyle. “[Meghan] would not have been happy with the ultimately quiet or truly independent/non-royal lives that William and Harry’s cousins actually live,” royal pundit Jane Barr said in her From Berkshire to Buckingham newsletter, according to the New York Post.]
“Meghan wanted to take her HRH and her title and be a superstar in her own sphere on the international stage,” stating that it would be “wholly separate from the control of the crown.” Meghan most recently introduced the globe to American Riviera Orchard, a luxury brand. In the advertising film, she is seen going around the magnificent estate and cooking.
The first product, a lemon-filled gift basket with fresh fruit jam, was sent to the Duchess’ 50 closest friends, many of whom are celebrities. Meghan’s public relations guru, Mayah Riaz, believes she may earn up to seven figures in the first month of launching the company. “So yet, the jams have only been delivered to 50 people. “This suggests that it will be an exclusive and limited edition item,” Riaz told the Mirror.
“It has previously been stated that a single jam jar may cost three figures. Based on everything we’ve seen thus far, I feel this is quite likely. “This is not unusual for a celebrity brand.” According to the public relations specialist, American Riveria Orchard may earn Meghan seven figures in less than a year. It is entirely possible for the brand to generate multiple seven-figure revenues by the end of next year,” the public relations expert noted.
Consumers would be able to choose from oils, house scents, kitchen utensils, and homeware. Meghan’s immense popularity is evidenced by the fact that her brand’s Instagram profile garnered hundreds of thousands of followers in the first 24 hours. What is unknown is when Meghan’s brand will be launched. According to royal analyst Tom Quinn, Meghan was dissatisfied with the public’s reception of American Riviera Orchard.
“The one flaw is Meghan’s new internet brand, America Riviera Orchard. Meghan was in tears when the brand debuted, and her new song was widely ridiculed for being costly and unremarkable. “She has reached the point where she believes that anything she does will be unfairly criticized,” Quinn added.
Harry also believes that “people are unfairly picking on [his wife]”. “She is especially sensitive about any criticism of her luxurious lifestyle in the US – from her point of view, this is something to be admired, not criticized.”
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