President Hugh Forest has dismissed Meg's request to repurpose a speech for a new podcast episode at the upcoming SXSW festival.
Megan Markle, gearing up for International Women's Day, has an exciting plan: she'll be a keynote speaker at a star-studded panel during the South by Southwest Festival in Texas this month. The festival, an annual event held between March 8th and 16th in Austin, Texas, has unveiled its lineup for the opening day, with Megan slated to speak alongside Katy Kurick, Brook Shields, and Nancy Wang Yuan.
Erin Haynes will moderate the panel. In a statement, the committee describes Megan's participation as integral, despite critics suggesting otherwise, emphasizing the importance of her voice in shedding light on pressing issues.
Megan's decision to take the stage marks another milestone in her recent public engagements, alongside Prince Harry. Their recent activities include Megan's participation via video link from London in the opening of a new wing at an animal charity. However, insider sources reveal a potential rift between Megan and SXSW organizers, centered on her request to reuse a speech for a podcast episode with Lemonada Media.
This disagreement raises questions about the future of Megan and Harry's ventures, including their £80 million Netflix deal, which they've notably refrained from discussing publicly. PR expert Ryan McCormick suggests their reticence could stem from legal constraints or doubts about the deal's longevity, given recent criticisms and controversies surrounding their projects.
The silence surrounding their Netflix partnership, in particular, may reflect a strategic choice to avoid further scrutiny, especially following the release of a contentious documentary featuring criticisms of the royal family. Despite the ongoing speculation and criticism, Megan and Harry's strategic approach to public engagement seems to be serving them well, allowing them to navigate challenges while pursuing their philanthropic and media endeavors.
