Over the past weekend, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle embarked on a journey to Palm Beach.
Prince Harry's participation in a charity polo tournament. Accompanying them was a dozen-strong production crew, busy working on Harry's newly revealed Netflix series centered around the equestrian sport. While the series remains unnamed, it undoubtedly evokes nostalgia for fans of Jilly Cooper's iconic 90s novel, "Polo." With multi-million dollar investments at stake, the burning question looms: will the show captivate audiences, offering them a front-row ticket to the glitzy world of chukkers?
Prince Harry and Meghan have placed their professional aspirations firmly on the success of this venture, along with Meghan's forthcoming lifestyle show, poised to celebrate the joys of culinary arts, gardening, and fostering friendships. However, it's crucial to acknowledge that their past triumphs have been intertwined with legal battles against the backdrop of the ongoing Sussex versus Crown Inc saga. Despite initially framing their Netflix deal as a platform to offer informative and hopeful content, their current focus seems to stray from this initial promise. Instead, Harry delves into the equine domain while Meghan ventures into the realm of home and lifestyle, akin to a modern-day Martha Stewart.
Speculations abound regarding the fate of their Netflix deal, rumored to conclude by year-end, potentially leaving these projects in the lurch. Both shows, though produced with Netflix's ample budgets, appear relatively economical. While Harry's involvement in equestrian pursuits is nothing new, Megan's culinary escapades may offer a fresh angle. Surprisingly, reports suggest that the couple's children will not grace the screens of these new Netflix shows. Despite occasional glimpses in official photographs and their 2022 Netflix documentary, Harry and Meghan seem resolute in shielding their children from the public eye, opting to film Meghan's show at a neighbor's abode rather than their lavish Montecito mansion.
Amidst these reports, speculation arises regarding Megan's purported desire to reintroduce her children into the public sphere. Last year's reports hinted at Megan's inclination to embrace public life alongside Archie and Lili. However, the decision to keep their children out of the limelight may stem from reasons beyond privacy concerns. Critics have suggested a reluctance to exploit their children for commercial gain, contrasting with the Kardashian-esque trend of featuring offspring prominently in media ventures.
Criticism mounts against Megan's alleged exploitation of her children for personal gain, with skeptics questioning their very existence. Absent from public appearances and seemingly detached from parental duties, Harry and Meghan's parenting choices come under scrutiny. Detractors view their absence from familial scenes as indicative of a lack of authenticity, eroding the appeal of their ventures. In the eyes of skeptics, the absence of royal gossip, the conspicuous absence of their children, and the unfamiliarity of the setting all contribute to the perception of impending failure for these Netflix productions.