Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have received an unexpected gesture of goodwill from Spotify following their turbulent departure from the platform in 2023. The streaming service shared a surprising update with the couple after Meghan’s podcast trailer release, signaling a possible fresh start.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who parted ways with Spotify after their £18 million deal ended abruptly, were taken aback when the platform shared the trailer for Meghan’s new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder. The series, set to launch on April 8 and produced by Lemonada Media, promises to take listeners behind the scenes of the journeys of notable female entrepreneurs.
In the trailer, Meghan introduces herself, saying, “I’m Meghan, and this is Confessions of a Female Founder, a show where I chat with female entrepreneurs and friends about the sleepless nights, the lessons learned, and the laser focus that got them to where they are today.”
This move comes two years after the couple’s high-profile exit from Spotify, which occurred when they were unable to meet the required productivity benchmarks. The decision to cancel their £18 million contract was reportedly mutual.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams believes the trailer’s release could serve as a “peace offering” from Spotify. “That’s the podcast we should have launched with them,” he commented, adding that the cancellation was “brutal” for the couple and tarnished their public image.
Fitzwilliams further noted, “It’s a small olive branch, but it could grow. The Sussexes will be very pleased with that. It’s a peace offering because they were dismissed pretty brutally.”
As the couple navigates their post-royal life, this unexpected development with Spotify may signal a new chapter for Meghan’s podcasting career and her relationship with the platform.
