Prince Harry’s UN Speech: A Publicity Stunt for Netflix?

Prince Harry's recent appearance at the United Nations headquarters in New York City has raised suspicions among royal biographers and commentators.

According to Tom Bower, a renowned biographer of the Royals, Harry's speech was nothing more than a publicity stunt aimed at promoting his upcoming projects and boosting his profile on Netflix.

Bower made these claims during an interview with talk TV host Piers Morgan, where he discussed his upcoming book, Revenge, Meghan, Harry and the War Between the Windsors, set to release on July 21.

Bower claimed that everything Harry and his wife Meghan do is built around their future documentary series, and their appearance at the UN was no different.

Speaking to Piers, Bower said that Harry needs a profile, and the only way he can get money is by showing his profile to Netflix.

He went on to say that the Duke's appearance was primarily to promote the Sussexes and their future projects.

During the interview, Morgan questioned Bower about the UN's decision to use people like Harry for their events.

Bower responded by stating that the auditorium was pretty empty and that the UN is known for being a center of hot air.

He also criticized Harry for not addressing the problems of Africa adequately and living in luxury in Montecito.

Since creating their production company, Archewell Productions, Meghan and Harry have landed a deal with Netflix worth a reported $100 million.

However, little is known about their production commitment to the streamer, except for the canceled series from Markle and their upcoming reality show.

Moreover, it is believed that the couple did not receive the full $100 million when they agreed to the deal.

Instead, they supposedly only received a small fraction of it.

Experts suggest that the royal couple's deal with the streamer may be in six figures, but they were not paid that much straight away.

A TV and film consultant in Los Angeles who has worked on Netflix projects explained that they may have received a couple of million in an advanced development deal to produce ideas, concepts, and film pilots.

However, the consultant added that the couple has not been handed $100 million.

The truth is that their deal with Netflix is all about budgets.

When shows get commissioned, the sums would be handed over to cover the entire production cost of the project, with Archewell providing a breakdown on fees for all aspects of the making of the show.

It is also believed that Netflix arrived at the figure after a broad understanding of the profits for the company.

Every deal is different, and some see companies achieve as much as 20% of that total, while others can earn half that figure.

Fees for writers or executive producers like the Duke and Duchess are often specific amounts outlined in production budgets.

It is also unclear if the royal couple had negotiated the inclusion of backed bonuses, just as some showrunners have done with Netflix.

In which case, they stand to collect a lot more after their projects air.

It is believed that Netflix camera crews have been granted access to the couple's Montecito home.

Moreover, crews have also been spotted with Prince Harry and Meghan when they made a trip to New York City and when the couple flew to the Netherlands for the Invictus Games.

In conclusion, Prince Harry's appearance at the United Nations headquarters has raised suspicions among royal commentators and biographers.

Tom Bower claims that the Duke's speech was nothing more than a publicity stunt aimed at promoting his upcoming projects and boosting his profile on Netflix.

While the couple's deal with the streamer is reportedly worth $100 million, it is unclear how much they have received so far.

However, experts suggest that the couple's deal is all about budgets, and the sums would be handed over to cover the entire production cost of the project.