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5 Major Updates On Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s Life: From Netflix Deals To The ‘As Ever’ Brand Revolution

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, continue to redefine their roles on the global stage, with December 2025 bringing a flurry of significant updates across their professional and personal lives. Far from retreating from the spotlight, the couple has solidified their position as major media producers and entrepreneurs, pivoting their Archewell Productions slate and launching a highly-anticipated lifestyle brand. The narrative surrounding the Sussexes is one of ambition, focused on building a legacy that blends philanthropy, media influence, and entrepreneurial spirit from their base in Montecito, California.

The final weeks of 2025 have provided clear insight into the couple's strategic direction, particularly regarding their lucrative partnership with Netflix and the expansion of Meghan's personal ventures. With their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, growing up in California, the couple is balancing high-profile business moves with a commitment to a private family life, all while maintaining their dedication to mental health advocacy and the Invictus Games.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: A Snapshot Biography

The journey of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is a modern royal saga that has captured worldwide attention. Their decision to step back as senior working members of the Royal Family in 2020, dubbed 'Megxit,' marked a significant shift, relocating them to North America and establishing a new path centered on financial independence and media production.

  • Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex: Born Henry Charles Albert David on September 15, 1984. He is the younger son of King Charles III and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. He served in the British Army for 10 years, including two tours of duty in Afghanistan. He is the founder of the Invictus Games, an international multi-sport event for wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women, both serving and veterans.
  • Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex: Born Rachel Meghan Markle on August 4, 1981, in Los Angeles, California. Prior to her marriage, she was a successful actress, best known for her role as Rachel Zane in the legal drama series Suits. She is a long-time advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment.
  • Marriage and Titles: They married on May 19, 2018, at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle. They were granted the titles Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
  • Children: They have two children: Prince Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor (born May 6, 2019) and Princess Lilibet 'Lili' Diana Mountbatten-Windsor (born June 4, 2021).
  • Current Base: Montecito, Santa Barbara, California.
  • Key Companies: Archewell Inc., which encompasses Archewell Productions (media) and the Archewell Foundation (non-profit).

1. The Launch and Expansion of Meghan’s ‘As Ever’ Lifestyle Brand

One of the most anticipated moves of 2025 was the official launch of Meghan Markle's new lifestyle brand, 'As Ever', which debuted in Spring 2025. This venture marks a significant entrepreneurial pivot for the Duchess, echoing her past success with her former blog, The Tig, but on a much grander, more commercial scale.

As Ever is positioned as a premium lifestyle company, initially focusing heavily on artisanal food products. The brand's aesthetic is curated and sophisticated, aiming to blend high-quality goods with the Duchess's personal passion for cooking, home, and entertaining. The launch was accompanied by an official Instagram presence, confirming its arrival and strategic focus.

Netflix Partnership Extended to 'As Ever'

Crucially, the brand's reach has been immediately amplified through a strategic partnership with Netflix. In August 2025, a statement from the Duchess confirmed that their existing deal with the streaming giant would extend to include the As Ever brand. This suggests that future content from Archewell Productions may incorporate or promote the lifestyle brand, potentially through documentaries, cooking shows, or lifestyle series, creating a powerful synergy between their media and commercial endeavors. This move allows the brand to bypass traditional marketing channels and tap directly into a massive global audience, maximizing its topical authority in the lifestyle space.

2. Archewell Productions’ Strategic Shift to Fiction on Netflix

The media arm of the couple’s empire, Archewell Productions, made headlines in December 2025 with the announcement of their latest project for Netflix: a foray into fiction. This move represents a strategic evolution from their previous documentary and non-fiction work, such as Harry & Meghan and Live to Lead.

The new project is an adaptation of a novel, described by reports as a romantic comedy (rom-com). Both Meghan, 44, and Prince Harry, 41, are set to executive produce the project. They will be working alongside Tracy Ryerson, a key figure in the production team. This venture into scripted content demonstrates the couple's commitment to delivering diverse programming under their ongoing creative first-look deal with Netflix, further solidifying their status as serious Hollywood producers.

3. Montecito Family Life and Christmas 2025 Plans

Despite their demanding professional schedules, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remain committed to a private and stable family life in their Montecito home. As of December 2025, the couple confirmed their plans to celebrate the holiday season quietly in California with their children.

Their son, Prince Archie, is now six years old, and their daughter, Princess Lilibet, is four. The decision to spend Christmas in Montecito, rather than traveling internationally, underscores their focus on creating traditions and stability for their young family away from the intense scrutiny of the UK Royal Family. The children are reportedly thriving in the California environment, enjoying the relative privacy afforded by the Santa Barbara area. This focus on their core family unit—Harry, Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet—is a key theme in their post-royal narrative.

4. Key Public Appearances and Philanthropic Focus in 2025

The couple's public calendar in 2025 has been strategically focused, emphasizing their core philanthropic commitments, particularly in mental health and support for veterans. Their appearances are carefully chosen to align with the Archewell Foundation's mission and their personal advocacy.

  • World Mental Health Day Gala: In a rare red-carpet appearance in October 2025, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped out for the third annual World Mental Health Day Gala. This event highlights their long-standing commitment to destigmatizing mental health issues, a cause Prince Harry has championed extensively.
  • The Invictus Games 2025: The couple is expected to be a major presence at the 2025 Invictus Games, with updates confirming Meghan Markle's attendance alongside Prince Harry. The games, which were held in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada, are a cornerstone of Prince Harry's life's work. Their attendance at the games is always a powerful public demonstration of their ongoing dedication to the military community and a moment of global visibility for their brand of compassionate leadership.

5. Ongoing Royal Relations and Security Updates

While physically distant, the Sussexes' relationship with the UK Royal Family remains a constant topic of public and media interest. Reports in December 2025 touched upon the health of King Charles III and the ongoing review of Prince Harry's security arrangements in the UK.

The status of their relationship with the King and Prince William is complex and often subject to speculation. However, their continued focus on their own projects—the As Ever brand, the Netflix slate, and the Invictus Games—serves as a clear signal of their primary professional and personal commitment to building their independent life in the United States. The "sudden Harry announcement" referenced in early December 2025 news cycles, while vague, often relates to his ongoing legal and security battles, which are a persistent, underlying element of his life outside the Royal Family structure.

The end of 2025 sees Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a period of significant professional realization. Their shift into scripted content via Archewell and the commercial launch of As Ever demonstrate a sophisticated strategy to build a multi-faceted global brand. From their Montecito base, they are successfully weaving together family life, media production, and philanthropy, cementing their status as influential global figures.

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