Meghan and Harry’s Netflix show ‘delayed’ after Crown backlash
A Netflix documentary about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has been postponed amid backlash over The Crown’s new series.
The highly anticipated show of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, which was due to tell their ‘love story’, has been postponed from November to 2023. Sun understand.
Netflix executives are reportedly “upset” by the ongoing storm surrounding the latest series of hit drama The Crown.
Boss is accused of “inventing” a scene in which young Charles attempts to depose the Queen.
The show has also been criticized for capturing the final moments of Princess Diana, played by Elizabeth Debicki.
As anger rages on, streaming giant bosses said it didn’t feel right to stream The Crown in November, followed immediately by Meghan and Harry’s show in December. The insider claims
Instead, it is understood that the tell-all documentary series has been moved to next year.
A source told Deadline:
Harry and Meghan have previously requested a postponement of their hit show and were reportedly at odds with the head of Netflix.
It came amid widespread outrage over The Crown’s latest series.
A new series, set to release on Netflix next month, will feature imaginary conversations between former Prime Minister John Major, the Queen, and the then-Prince of Wales.
In one storyline, there are rumors that Prince Charles is seeking the Prime Minister’s support for the Queen’s abdication.
Major said “harmful and malicious fiction” could unduly damage King Charles’ reputation.
A spokesperson for Sir John said in a statement:
“Discussions between the monarch and prime minister are completely private and will always remain so for Sir John.”
And The Sun has revealed just weeks after the Queen’s funeral how Netflix will show Prince Philip pursuing an affair on The Crown.
He is shown in an intimate scene with his best friend, Penny Knatchbull.
Former Queen press secretary Dickie Arbiter said, “This is cruel garbage.”
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