Brand new Netflix show 'Harry & Meghan' has got the whole world talking - but already, after just 24 hours, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have had to defend it with a statement.
Back in 2020, the couple decided to step back from their royal roles, and their decision to do a new documentary on their lives away from the public eye has caused controversy.
In the 'Harry & Meghan' docuseries, which they are said to have been paid $88m for, the pair share personal and never-before seen clips of them on holiday, inside their home with their two children Archie and Lilibet and also a flurry of text messages and emails from throughout their relationship.
They also open up about their time in the royal family and how Meghan left her life behind as an actress to take on royal duties.
However, the couple's team have now spoken out saying they did not leave the royal family for privacy reasons.
Harry and Meghan's global press secretary Ashley Hanse told The New York Times: "Their statement announcing their decision to step back mentions nothing of privacy and reiterates their desire to continue their roles and public duties.
"Any suggestion otherwise speaks to a key point of this series. They are choosing to share their story, on their terms, and yet the tabloid media has created an entirely untrue narrative that permeates press coverage and public opinion. The facts are right in front of them."
In January 2020, the couple made a statement saying that they would be stepping back from their senior roles and also wanted to balance their time between the UK and America to be able to raise their son Archie with "space".
They said: "After many months of reflection and internal discussions, we have chosen to make a transition this year in starting to carve out a progressive new role within this institution.
"We intend to step back as 'senior' members of the Royal Family and work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen.
"It is with your encouragement, particularly over the last few years, that we feel prepared to make this adjustment. We now plan to balance our time between the United Kingdom and North America, continuing to honour our duty to The Queen, the Commonwealth, and our patronages.
"This geographic balance will enable us to raise our son with an appreciation for the royal tradition into which he was born, while also providing our family with the space to focus on the next chapter, including the launch of our new charitable entity.
"We look forward to sharing the full details of this exciting next step in due course, as we continue to collaborate with Her Majesty The Queen, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of Cambridge and all relevant parties. Until then, please accept our deepest thanks for your continued support.”
The next three episodes will be released on Netflix next Thursday at 8am.
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