{
  "id": 2504257,
  "title": "Is this the end of Harry and Meghan’s American dream?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/is-this-the-end-of-harry-and-meghans-american-dream",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T05:00:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Technology",
    "slug": "guardian-technology",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2026/aug/22/prince-harry-meghan-american-dream"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan, are preparing to return to the UK with significantly reduced media deals, raising speculation about the end of their American dream. After settling in California following their departure from the royal family in 2020, they signed a $100 million deal with Netflix for scripted and unscripted projects, a $20 million podcast deal with Spotify, and other documentary projects. However, these mega-deals have either been pared back or expired, leaving their media plans unclear. The couple's fortunes in the competitive world of content creation have been mixed, with some hits and misses. Harry expressed his love for the UK in a recent interview, missing being closer to his family, particularly his ill father, King Charles. Despite the challenges of the media landscape, the couple's connection to the royal family remains a significant draw. The Netflix deal has since been slimmed down to a \"first look\" arrangement, and Spotify ended their partnership in 2023. The couple's podcast endeavors have also faced difficulties, with Meghan's Archetypes series concluding after nine episodes. The timing of their reduced media deals coincides with industry-wide cuts back on big celebrity bets.",
  "summary": "The Sussexes are returning to the UK with significantly reduced media deals in an industry where fame alone can no longer guarantee success Having settled in California in the aftermath of their dramatic decoupling from the royal family in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced a partnership that appeared to set a clear destination for their new lives outside the House of Windsor. With…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}