Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly asked for "significant edits" to their upcoming Netflix show which could see the entire project "shelved indefinitely".
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been filming the docuseries for over a year now, but are reportedly "at odds" with production ahead of its release. The couple, who relocated to California after stepping down as senior royals in 2020, have been working on the project as part of their $100 million deal with the streaming giant, writes the Mirror.
The docuseries was expected to air in December, but sources have claimed the pair are looking to tone down their remarks made about King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla following the Queen's death. An insider told Page Six : "Harry and Meghan are panicked about trying to tone down even the most basic language. But it’s their story, from their own mouths."
Another source told the publication: "They’ve made significant requests to walk back content they themselves have provided — to the extent that some Netflix staff believe, if granted, it will effectively shelve the project indefinitely."
However, the source insisted filmmakers are trying to keep the content in the project and push forward with their production. It had been previously rumoured Harry and Meghan had been having doubts about the series following the death of the Queen.
As well as the Netflix stutter, Harry’s explosive memoir - which was originally scheduled for release in November - has also been pushed back until next year. The latest claims come just days after the duo reportedly ditched the PR firm who helped them start their new life in the US.
New York-based Sunshine Sachs has represented the Duchess of Sussex since her acting days and had helped the couple after they stepped down from royal family duties in 2020.
However, the relationship is said to have come to an end with a source telling the Daily Mail: "This is a really big deal for Meghan. She takes the view that she doesn't need to pay an outside firm a lot of money to do PR for her and Harry anymore."
It's claimed Christine Schirmer, head of communications at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's charity Archewell, will now handle publicity for the couple.
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