Meghan Markle Reportedly Delays Podcast Release Following Prince Harry’s Legal Victory

Meghan Markle has reportedly made a significant decision regarding her media projects just days after her husband, Prince Harry, secured a legal victory against UK tabloid publisher News Group Newspapers (NGN).

Last week, Prince Harry reached a settlement in his long-standing lawsuit against NGN, which agreed to pay him “substantial damages” after admitting to intruding into his private life, including hacking his phone. The company issued a public apology and accepted wrongdoing, a move that Harry’s legal team described as a “monumental victory” and a call for further investigations into press misconduct.

Following this legal win, Meghan has chosen to delay the release of new episodes of her Archetypes podcast, despite previously teasing new installments earlier this month. According to Radar Online, royal insiders claim no official explanation has been given for the delay. However, the decision aligns with another recent postponement—Meghan’s upcoming Netflix project—which was also pushed back due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

A report from Hello! Magazine, cited by Cheat Sheet, further corroborated this, stating: “HELLO! understands that a series of new podcast episodes from Meghan has also been pushed back as a result.” While no specific release date has been provided for the resumption of Archetypes, the decision to delay suggests that Meghan and her team are reassessing the timing of their media ventures in light of current events.

Since stepping away from royal duties, Meghan and Harry have carved out their own media empire through partnerships with major platforms like Netflix and Spotify. While Archetypes gained significant attention upon its debut, reports surfaced last year suggesting that Meghan and Spotify had parted ways, raising questions about the podcast’s future.

The recent tease of new episodes had reignited anticipation among listeners, making the unexpected delay all the more notable. Meanwhile, Harry’s legal battle against the British tabloid press remains a central focus, as he continues to champion the fight against media intrusion. His latest courtroom success marks yet another chapter in his ongoing efforts to hold the press accountable for unethical practices that have long plagued the royal family.

As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex navigate their media projects and legal battles, royal watchers remain eager to see when Meghan’s podcast will make its long-awaited return. For now, both Archetypes and Meghan’s Netflix series remain on hold, leaving fans waiting for further updates.