Remember when Aralis, the Duchess, and her puppet Prince thought they had the streaming world in the palm of their hands with their lucrative Netflix deal? Well, King Charles just gave them a masterclass in how real royalty does business.
This latest move is not only brilliant but also impeccably timed, making their efforts look even more desperate in comparison. King Charles has just secured a major deal with Amazon Prime Video for a documentary that actually carries substance. Unlike the endless vanity projects about struggle and victimhood, this film will highlight Dumfries House, a breathtaking 2,000-acre estate in Scotland, and showcase the King’s lifelong dedication to environmental conservation and sustainability.
The contrast couldn’t be sharper. While Meghan scrambles for relevance with a Netflix cooking show—yes, a cooking show from someone rumored to have trouble making toast—Charles steps in with a project of real significance, completely stealing the spotlight.
What makes this even more fascinating is the subtle yet undeniable shade thrown in the process. A palace insider reportedly remarked that the documentary is about "show, not tell." If that isn’t a direct jab at Harry and Meghan’s endless self-promotion without results, what is? While the Sussexes have spent years making grand declarations about changing the world with little to show for it, King Charles has been quietly and consistently putting in the work for decades.
This move shakes up the streaming wars in a big way. On one side, Netflix is stuck with Harry and Meghan’s underwhelming content, a $100 million deal that has yet to produce anything truly successful. On the other, Amazon Prime is aligning itself with actual royalty—someone with a real track record of making an impact. The question practically asks itself: who would you rather watch? A monarch who has spent his life championing environmental causes, or a couple who jet-set around the world while lecturing others on climate change?
A quick look at their respective legacies speaks volumes. King Charles has been advocating for environmental responsibility since the 1970s, long before it became fashionable. His book Harmony: A New Way of Looking at Our World was published in 2010, further cementing his commitment to the cause. And what have Harry and Meghan contributed? A handful of speeches, private jet flights, and a tell-all interview where they bemoaned their privileged lives to Oprah.
What makes this an undeniable strategic win for Charles is the way it’s being handled. While the Sussexes rely on constant press leaks and PR hype to keep their brand afloat, Charles simply lets his work do the talking. This is what real royalty looks like. The timing couldn’t be more perfect, either. Just as Meghan attempts to rebrand herself as some sort of lifestyle guru with a Netflix cooking show—because, really, who asked for that?—the King delivers something with real cultural and historical value. Without even trying, he’s managed to overshadow her completely.
This also raises serious questions about the future of Harry and Meghan’s Netflix deal. Their content has been largely underwhelming, with their documentary failing to impress and other projects either canceled or indefinitely stalled. Now, Netflix is left with a cooking show starring someone who has never shown any real interest in cooking. Meanwhile, Amazon Prime is delivering a royal documentary that actually matters, one that will captivate audiences worldwide.
Even more telling is how sought-after this project was. Before Amazon secured the deal, multiple platforms reportedly expressed interest. When was the last time we heard about streaming giants competing for Harry and Meghan’s content? Exactly—never. After the debacle of their Netflix deal, no one is eager to take that risk again.
Perhaps the most ironic part of all this is Harry’s downward spiral. He once stood for something real, launching the Invictus Games out of genuine passion. Now, he’s reduced to tagging along as Meghan hops from one failed venture to another, while his father demonstrates what lasting impact truly looks like.
Legacy is everything. Years from now, King Charles’s documentary will stand as a testament to his commitment to environmental causes and the meaningful work he did as a monarch. And what will Harry and Meghan’s legacy be? A string of failed media deals, broken relationships, a pile of lawsuits, and a cooking show that no one ever wanted in the first place.
