MILAN | ITALY – – As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex step away from royal duties, the streaming giant is keep to embark on project Harry and Meghan.
A top Netflix official has said the streaming giant is keen to work with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
Following a bombshell statement a fortnight ago, Harry and Meghan will be stepping down as senior royals and move to Canada.
In line with their “progressive new role”, the couple will drop HRH title and relinquish an annual Sovereign Grant which currently makes up 5% of their income.
Instead, they will work to be “financially independent” and pursue their own sources of income.
While it’s not yet known how they will make their cash, some brand experts have predicted could be bigger than the Beckhams and their friends the Obamas.
Former U.S. president Barack and his wife Michelle signed a multi-year production deal with Netflix back in 2018 to make their own movies, series and documentaries.
The couple also have their own production company, Higher Ground, gaining their first Oscar nod this year.
Now, Netflix’s chief content officer Ted Sarandos has said he’s like to work with the soon-to-be former royals.
Speaking at an event in Los Angeles, he told the PA News Agency: “Who wouldn’t be interested? Yes, sure”.
Former Suits – star Meghan is already rumored to have signed a voiceover deal with Disney in return for a donation to an elephant charity.
Earlier this year Prince Harry was cough on camera touting his wife for a voiceover job to Disney chairman Robert Iger at the Lion King premiere.
Harry has some steaming giant experience already, having worked with Oprah Winfrey on a documentary on mental health for Apple TV+.
There is also speculation that Harry could work the lecture circuit, sharing his travel experiences and giving insights into his military career.
TRAVEL WARNINGS | Austria Warns Against Travel To Non – EU Western Balkan Countries
VIENNA – Austria has issued travel warnings for Western Balkan countries outside the European Union (E.U) due to a rise in coronavirus infections here, Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg said on Wednesday. The move by Austria, which has close ties to the region, is a particular blow for Serbia and Montenegro, which the EU on Tuesday … Continue reading TRAVEL WARNINGS | Austria Warns Against Travel To Non – EU Western Balkan Countries
HEALTH | WHO Says Mideast At ‘Critical Threshold’ Virus Numbers
GENEVA – The World Health Organization warned Wednesday the Middle East was at a decisive moment in the fight against the novel coronavirus, with cases surging as countries ease lockdown. ‘We are at a critical threshold in our region’, the WHO’s Middle East head, Ahmed al-Mandhari, said in an online press conference. According to figures … Continue reading HEALTH | WHO Says Mideast At ‘Critical Threshold’ Virus Numbers
SUPERYACHTS | The New Super Sport ‘Tecnomar For Lamborghini 63’ Yacht
Lamborghini and The Italian Sea Group have collaborated on the design of the new limited edition ‘Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63’ super sports motor yacht. Presented by The Italian Sea Group, the ‘Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63’ has been inspired by the hybrid Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 and references the year of Lamborghini’s beginnings – `963. As … Continue reading SUPERYACHTS | The New Super Sport ‘Tecnomar For Lamborghini 63’ Yacht
LIFESTYLE | The Art of Coffee
For most people, coffee is pretty simple. It’s that bitter hot brown wake-up-juice that we gulp in the mornings until we are able to open our eyes and function. But have you ever thought about how the coffee is transformed from a humble bean picked at a coffee plantation to the tasty steaming brew in … Continue reading LIFESTYLE | The Art of Coffee
SOCIAL MEDIA | Twitter Removes Image Tweet By Trump Over NYT Copyright Complaint
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ROYALS | Meghan Felt ‘Unprotected’ By U.K. Royal Family While Pregnant: Court Papers
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BUSINESS | Saudi Arabia Extends Economic Measures To Mitigate Pandemic Impact: SPA
RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Arabia extended for an additional period several government initiatives to support the private sector and investors in mitigate the impact of the coronavirus outbreak, state news agency SPA reported on Thursday, citing a decision by King Salman.
TRAVEL ALERT | UAE Says Residents, Citizens Cannot Travel Abroad For Tourism Yet
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NEWS | Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates President Of Malawi On His Presidential Election
RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has sent a cable of congratulation to President Lazarus Chakwera of the Republic of Malawi on the occasion of his win of the presidential elections and swear in as president of the Republic … Continue reading NEWS | Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates President Of Malawi On His Presidential Election
BUSINESS | Luxury British Department Store Harrods To Cut Nearly 700 Jobs
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SOCIAL MEDIA | Turkey Determined To Control Social Media Platforms, Erdogan Says
ISTAMBUL – Turkey will introduce regulations to control social media platforms or shut them down, President Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday, pressing ahead with government plans after he said his family was insulted online. Finance Minister Berat Albayrak, Erdogan’s son-in-law, said on Twitter on Tuesday that his fourth child had been born. Following the tweet, … Continue reading SOCIAL MEDIA | Turkey Determined To Control Social Media Platforms, Erdogan Says
POLITICS | U.K. PM Tells Israel: Do Not Annex Parts Of The Occupied West Bank”
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ABU DHABI | Sheikha Fatima Orders Launch Of Virtual Market For Productive Families
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BUSINESS | Macy’s Records Nearly $4 Billion In Losses As COVID-19 Hits Business
NEW YORK – Macy’s Inc On Wednesday reported a staggering $3.58 billion loss for the coronavirus hit quarter as store shutdowns resulted in the department store chain recording a $3 billion impairment charge. The global health crisis has forced brick-and-mortar retailers to tap credit lines, lay off employees and suspends dividends and buybacks in a … Continue reading BUSINESS | Macy’s Records Nearly $4 Billion In Losses As COVID-19 Hits Business
BUSINESS | Turkish Official Says VW Suspends Turkey Plant Plans Due To Coronavirus
ANKARA – A Turkish official said on Wednesday that Volkswagen has suspended plans for a new plant in Turkey due to coronavirus uncertainty and that the company could reassess the matter once the pandemic is contained. In October last year, Volkswagen put a decision about the plant on hold amid international criticism about the country’s … Continue reading BUSINESS | Turkish Official Says VW Suspends Turkey Plant Plans Due To Coronavirus
NEWS | UAE Seeks To Verify Credentials Of Pakistani Pilots In Its Airlines
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NEWS | Saudi Crown Prince Makes Phone Call To President Of South Africa
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NEWS | Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates President Of Somalia On Independence Day
RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense has sent a cable of congratulation to President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo of the Federal Republic of Somalia on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. In hid cable, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed … Continue reading NEWS | Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates President Of Somalia On Independence Day
BUSINESS NEWS | Gulf Economies To Shrink By 7.6% This Year, IMF Says
RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will see their economies shrink by 7.6% this year, an International Monetary Fund official said on Tuesday, revising downwards April forecast nearly 3%. The six GCC nations are, with varying degree, facing steep economic declines as the slowdown in business activity due to the coronavirus … Continue reading BUSINESS NEWS | Gulf Economies To Shrink By 7.6% This Year, IMF Says
BUSINESS NEWS | Saudi Central Bank Governor Calls For More Lending From Commercial Banks
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BUSINESS NEWS | Dubai World Makes Final Repayment To Creditors Of $ 8.2 Billion
DUBAI – State conglomerate Dubai World, at the centre of Dubai’s debt crisis a decade ago, said on Tuesday it had made a final payment of $8.2 billion to creditors. The payment, made ahead of its September 2022 maturity, was an ‘important milestone’ for the company and Dubai, Dubai World Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed … Continue reading BUSINESS NEWS | Dubai World Makes Final Repayment To Creditors Of $ 8.2 Billion
NEWS ALERT | Saudi Crown Prince, Nigerian President Discuss OPEC+ Deal Compliance
RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, in a phone call with Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari, reviewed the current progress made on the OPEC+ deal, state news agency (SPA) said on Monday. Salman and Buhari also reviewed aspects of cooperation to enhance stability of oil markets, SPA added.
NEWS | Iran Issues Warrant For Trump Over Killing Of Top General
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CORONAVIRUS | Abu Dhabi Permits People With Negative COVID-19 Test To Enter The Emirates
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BUSINESS | Bahrain To Pay 50% Of Wages For Private Firms Hit By Coronavirus: BNA
RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – Bahrain’s government said on Monday it would pay 50% of salaries for private company workers in sectors that were hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic, state news agency BNA reported. The new payments would start in July, BNA said, adding that the government would extend its assistance to Bahraini citizens by … Continue reading BUSINESS | Bahrain To Pay 50% Of Wages For Private Firms Hit By Coronavirus: BNA
NEWS | Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates President Of Congo On Independence Day
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News | Trump Denies Being Told About Russian Bounties To Kill U.S. Troops In Afghanistan
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News | China To Impose Visa Restrictions On U.S. Individuals Over Hong Kong
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FASHION | Lamborghini Unveiled Its First Kidswear Collection
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NEWS ALERT | Saudi Arabia Says It Forces Three Iranian Boats Out Of Its Waters
RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Arabia Forced three Iranian boats to retreat from its waters on Thursday after firing warning shots, a spokesman for Saudi boarder guards said on Saturday. The spokesman, quoted by Saudi news agency SPA, said the Iranian vessels refused to stop after they entered Saudi waters despite repeated warnings, which … Continue reading NEWS ALERT | Saudi Arabia Says It Forces Three Iranian Boats Out Of Its Waters
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