The Duchess of Sussex has praised the “talented team” behind her new website, Sussex.com, after it was claimed the couple did not consult palace officials beforehand.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's 'provocative' decision to relaunch their Archewell website, the umbrella name for their charity and business activities, as Sussex.com may be an attempt to become 'more royal' This led to criticism that there was no such thing.
Royal sources told MailOnline that the website, created by Canadian agency Article, “makes no sense” and has created what the couple said is “a blurred line between past and present”. Ta. to She was stripped of her title “Sussex'' in 2020 after retiring as a working royal.
But in a testimonial published on the Article website, Meghan said she was grateful for a “very special company” and its “thoughtful approach to design.”
Duchess Kate said: “There's a reason I've worked with Ryan and the talented team at Article for 10 years: their attention to detail, their creativity and care, and their thoughtful approach to design and user experience. ” he said.
“They're more than just designers. They're collaborators who elevate your ideas into a visual identity. They're a very special company. And they're Canadian, so I'm a fan.”
The company also operated the Archewell Foundation and Archewell Productions websites, as well as Meghan's defunct lifestyle blog, The Tig.
Additionally, Article's clients include the NBA, singer Lauryn Hill, fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, and Harry's eco-tourism initiative Travalyst.
Yesterday, Prince Harry was seen for the first time since arriving in Canada with Duchess Meghan, attending a countdown event ahead of the next Invictus Games.
The couple arrived in Vancouver on a private jet to begin a three-day visit in conjunction with the 2025 event. Prince Harry was photographed at Vancouver International Airport yesterday wearing a green coat and blue jeans after arriving on Bombardier Challenger Flight 605.
Also this week, Meghan last night announced a new podcast deal with female-founded US podcast network Lemonada Media, which aims to “make life less painful”.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan launched a new website, Sussex.com, on Monday, claiming they are “shaping the future through business and philanthropy”.
Sources said the couple did not consult palace officials before reactivating the website.
This website is operated by the 'Office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex' and is a 'one-stop-shop' for all its activities.
However, their biographies make no mention of any ties to the royal family, with Prince Harry, fifth in line to the throne, described as a “humanitarian, military veteran, mental health advocate and environmental activist.”
Sussex.com has a minimalist design, with large photos of couples on the homepage.
It includes links to the Archewell Foundation, Archewell Productions, and the controversial website sussexroyal.com, which was launched in 2020 to coincide with the royal's decision to step down as a working royal.
The Duke and Duchess are expected to use the site to share personal and official updates and keep people informed through the 'News' section.
Their “About” page says, “The Office of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is shaping the future through business and philanthropy.”
“This includes the Archewell Foundation, Archewell Productions, benefactors, business ventures, and organizations that the couple receives support from individually or jointly.”
There is also a page dedicated to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, detailing their careers and accomplishments.
Harry's biography cites his 10 years in the British military and the New York Times bestselling author of “Spare,'' and “told his story with compassion, vulnerability, and unflinching honesty.'' A memoir of his life.
Duchess Meghan's biography covers her advocacy work, her career in the entertainment industry as the star of the TV series “Suits,” and the New York Times bestselling author of the children's books “The Bench” and “Together: Our Community Kitchen.” He is referring to his career as.
Their biography includes the following passage: “They are fully committed to their mission: Show Up, Do Good. They believe that philanthropy should not just be about handouts, but rather about doing things with your hands.
The Archewell Foundation was set up by the Duke and Duchess with the aim of “building meaningful initiatives” and “driving long-term change”.
Archewell Productions was founded in 2020 and is “dedicated to uncovering thought-provoking and diverse stories that highlight our common humanity and celebrate our community.”
Many people close to the royal family say this is a flagrant breach of the cast-iron promise that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle supposedly made to the late queen when they acrimoniously quit working royal duties in 2020, and that it is I believe this is a dangerous step away from using the royal position for personal gain.
A well-informed source said the new online website would be a “huge challenge” for Lord Chamberlain at Buckingham Palace.
Senior members of the royal family must decide whether to take the Sussexes on a mission to keep the peace in their already fragile family, or leave them alone.
Others said this was a betrayal of the agreement, “if not in writing, then certainly in spirit.”
However, a source close to the couple dismissed the claims and defended the use of their royal titles on their website.
They said, “Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.” That's a fact. It's their last name, it's their family name.
Experts also point out that the website's launch comes just a week after Charles III's cancer diagnosis was revealed, and the Duchess continues to recuperate at home after abdominal surgery.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told MailOnline: “The Sussexes have an odd sense of timing.”
“The issue is not whether they have the right to use their coat of arms and royal title to launch a new website, Sussexes.com, but the unusual timing.
“Just a week ago, Harry was visiting his father, who, as you know, is battling cancer. So the royal family was in the news that the Princess of Wales was recovering from what appeared to be a serious illness. There is.
“As a member of the Royal Family, and having stepped back from royal duties, there is no doubt that it would be more prudent and prudent to leave the rebrand until later this year.
“The strange thing about this is that the world is likely aware of this, but apparently doesn't realize that this is spectacularly timely.”
Prince Harry, who lives in California with his wife and two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, flew to the UK last Tuesday to meet his father following his diagnosis.
His visit, without Meghan Markle and their children, came less than 24 hours after Buckingham Palace announced to the public about Prince Charles' health.
However, after Prince Harry spent about 45 minutes meeting Charles at Clarence House, there was no meeting with his brother, the Prince of Wales.
Fitzwilliams said on his website that the couple is “shaping the future through business and philanthropy,” adding: “They are using their royal ties for profit, as they brutally did with Oprah and philanthropy.” “We're waiting for new ideas that don't involve monetizing it.” In Harry's memoir “The Spare.''
“It's worth bearing in mind that the Invictus Games, and Harry's WellChild and Sentebale charities, were all founded by Harry before his marriage.
He also discussed how the website SussexRoyal.com had to be stripped of the 'Sussex Royal' label after the couple decided to step down as working royals in 2020. He also talked about linking to domains.
The Daily Mail reported at the time that Queen Elizabeth II and senior government officials appeared to have agreed that it was no longer acceptable for the couple to keep the word “royal” in their “brand.”
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan first began using the Sussex Royal brand in 2019 after separating their household from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's household, known as Kensington Royal.
Meghan also shared a photo of herself wearing Princess Diana's old watch to announce the podcast deal, hours after the couple launched their new website Sussex.com.
The Duchess of Sussex has teamed up with female-founded US podcast network Lemonada Media to create a “dynamic” new series that aims to “make life less painful” with shows about sex, grief and LGBTQ issues. He said he was “very happy” to be able to create the series.
The move, which comes after the couple's £18m Spotify deal ended early last year, means Lemonada will also distribute Meghan's previous series Archetype.
She made the announcement on Sussex.com just 24 hours after the website launched, along with a new portrait shot by her friend Misan Harriman.
Meghan wore a £310 totem gray dress and a £17,800 gold Cartier watch that once belonged to her husband Prince Harry's late mother, Princess Diana.
She also had a £5,000 Cartier Love bracelet, which she has worn many times in the past and is said to have been a gift from Prince Harry early in their relationship.
The duchess has dark brown hair styled in big curls, and she wore the look and dress at the 2023 Invictus Games in Düsseldorf last September.
Meghan hinted that other projects may be in the works, saying the deal was a “great way to start 2024” and that she was “enthusiastic” to share her new podcast.
