Prince Harry plans Netflix documentary in Africa without Meghan Markle

The drama surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s multimillion dollar Netflix deal has taken a turn.

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June 30, 2023 - 11:18AM

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Prince Harry is apparently planning to film a new Netflix documentary in Africa without Meghan Markle.

The move comes after speculation Netflix wants to drop a reported £85 million ($A162 million) deal with the LA-based royals after rejecting several of their ideas for shows.

According to Page Six, citing a Netflix insider, Harry’s Africa documentary idea might have impressed the streaming giant’s execs.

Another source said: “Obviously, Harry has a lot of roots in Africa and he feels at home there.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle during a visit in Cape Town, South Africa. Picture: Getty Images

So far the streaming giant has only aired the couple’s docuseries, Harry and Meghan.

Harry has also appeared in an Apple TV series about mental health, The Me You Can’t See.

It comes as the Sussexes returned the keys to their UK residence, Frogmore Cottage, six months being evicted.

Their remaining possessions were shipped to their Montecito mansion ahead of the handover.

This means Harry and Meghan no longer have a home of their own to stay at when they visit the UK.

According to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams it also means Harry loses a major role.

“Losing their UK home without a replacement is a huge deal,” he told the Sun.

“The most important aspect as far as Harry is concerned is that it means he can no longer act as a counsellor of state.

“That’s hugely important because in theory he had the right, in the event of the king being incapacitated, to do this.

“Although he is no longer a working royal he still had this right – and by not having a UK residence he has now thrown this opportunity away.”

Meanwhile, the royal family’s expenses have been laid bare in a new document.

The Sovereign Grant Report shows costs for the Firm increased by 5 per cent compared to the previous year – a rise of £5.1 million ($A9.8 million).

Repairs to Buckingham Palace and King Charles succession saw total spending rise to a whopping £107.5m ($A205 million).

The help reduce costs, the King apparently ordered staff in the royal palaces to turn the heating down to save cash.