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Is this the end of Harry and Meghan’s American dream?

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 every global media stable clamouring for their signature, the couple revealed a deal with Netflix reportedly worth $100m . The ambitions were lofty and broad, including scripted and unscripted projects, shows for all ages and documentaries. Continue reading...

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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 every global media stable clamouring for their signature, the couple revealed a deal with Netflix reportedly worth $100m . The ambitions were lofty and broad, including scripted and unscripted projects, shows for all ages and documentaries. Continue reading...

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According to The Guardian’s source item, Is this the end of Harry and Meghan’s American dream?, 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 every global media stable clamouring for their signature, the couple revealed a deal with Netflix reportedly worth $100m . The ambitions were lofty and broad, including scripted and unscripted projects, shows for all ages and documentaries. Continue reading…

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