Prince Harry’s Post-Royal Ventures: The Archewell Foundation, Spotify Deal, and Other Projects to Be Aware Of
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been busy with various projects since stepping away from their official royal duties. In 2020, they made headlines when they announced their decision to step down as senior royals. During this time, they also launched their own nonprofit organization, the Archewell Foundation, with the aim of bringing communities together both online and offline. The following year, they officially resigned from their royal responsibilities. In March 2021, they relocated to the United States to raise their children, Archie and Lilibet.
Aside from their charitable endeavors, they ventured into business partnerships. They collaborated with Netflix and Spotify, signing a $20 million deal with Spotify for an exclusive partnership under Archewell Audio. Harry explained in a March 2021 interview with CBS that they took on these multimillion-dollar projects after being financially cut off by the royal family. They relied on the inheritance from Princess Diana, specifically from Charles, to support themselves and their family.
Meghan found success with her first podcast series, Archetypes, which debuted in August 2022 and quickly became a popular podcast in multiple countries. However, the series was not renewed for a second season, and in June 2023, Meghan and Harry announced the end of their partnership with Spotify. Despite this, Meghan continues to create content for the ‘Archetypes’ audience on another platform.
In early 2023, Meghan signed with the talent agency WME, and her team expressed pride in the show they produced at Spotify. Harry also took on the role of Chief Impact Officer at the wellness startup BetterUp in March 2021, citing personal experiences that shaped his views on mental and physical resilience.
Harry released his memoir, Spare, in January 2023, where he shared insight into his relationships with other members of the royal family and reflected on significant events leading up to their departure from royal duties. The couple also launched their nonprofit organization, Archewell, after stepping back from their royal roles, and secured a multi-year deal with Netflix for Archewell Productions, among other ventures.
Overall, Harry and Meghan have been actively involved in various projects and initiatives, continuing to make an impact in both charity and business sectors.