Meghan's podcast has been “postponed” as the company struggles to launch.
In February, the Duchess of Sussex announced a new podcast deal with the Lemonada team to continue her “love of podcasts”.
Duchess Meghan announces new podcast deal in February
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According to the Mail Online diary editor, “this small podcast company is struggling to get off the starting block”.
Mr Eden explained that the company did not want the launch of the podcast to be overshadowed by the Duchess' new TV series.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are set to release two new Netflix series as part of their $100 million, five-year deal with the streaming giant.
Meghan's series, which began filming last week at a rented house in Montecito, will explore “the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining and friendship.”
Meghan Markle restarts Archetype podcast after Spotify deal falls throughapple podcastMeanwhile, Prince Harry's series will explore the professional world of polo, a sport the prince has played for most of his life.
Lemonada is understood to be concerned about a “scheduling conflict” between the launch of the podcast and Meghan's new lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.
In March, the Duchess of Sussex also launched a new luxury lifestyle brand with a website and Instagram page.
Meghan's spokesperson declined to comment, but a source said the duchess had prepared a list of “very high-profile guests” for her new podcast.
Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry also plan to release two new Netflix series
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Meghan spoke to celebrities including Mariah Carey, Mindy Kaling and Pamela Adlon on previous podcasts before the series was canceled.
Announcing her new deal, Meghan said: “Being able to support women-founded businesses with a range of thought-provoking and highly entertaining podcasts is a great way to kick off 2024.”
“Plans are currently underway to re-release Archetypes to make them accessible to more people, as well as launch a dynamic new podcast.”
The original “Archetypes” was downloaded more than 10 million times and averaged nearly 1 million views per episode.
