Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Exploring a Deal with Spotify's Competitor

Reports are swirling that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are engaged in discussions with a major contender of Spotify, Amazon-owned audiobook, and podcast platform.

Prince Harry, along with his spouse Meghan Markle, is reportedly in "negotiations" with a rival of Spotify in an effort to recover their lost earnings following their separation from the audio streaming giant earlier this year.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have been searching for new business opportunities to secure their financial future, are considering recouping their losses from the Spotify contract by striking a fresh agreement with a prominent player in the audio industry – Amazon-owned audiobook and podcast service Audible.

A source disclosed, "Harry and Meghan are in the process of reevaluating, regrouping, and charting a new course for themselves and their production company, Archewell, in the world of multimedia. Anticipate a strong comeback from them in the upcoming year," as reported by Express UK.

Meghan and Harry encountered a significant setback in their Hollywood endeavors in June when Spotify prematurely terminated their £16 million ($20 million) contract, citing dissatisfaction with their limited production of just a dozen podcasts.

This move by the couple, based in the United States, appears to be a response to the criticism they faced, with Bill Simmons, the head of the company, publicly branding them as "grifters," and Jeremy Zimmer, the boss of the United Talent Agency, remarking that Meghan, the former Suits actress, lacked audio prowess.

It is suggested that Meghan and Harry's recent actions reflect their determination to address the slight they received from the company's CEO. There are also speculations that their new arrangement may serve as a warning to the royal family. However, some critics fear that the couple might resort to their previous strategy of portraying themselves as victims if this alleged deal comes to fruition, potentially revealing new insights about the royal family in a bid to boost their podcast's popularity.