Meghan Markle's latest Netflix project to be 'delayed for at least a few months' amid LA wildfire devastation

The timing comes as Los Angeles wildfires have claimed 16 lives and destroyed nearly 14,000 acres of land, with US President Joe Biden describing the scene as "like a war scene".

UK brand and culture expert Nick Ede told the Mail that Netflix bosses must make "big decisions" surrounding the release date on Wednesday.

He added: "With the show being so centred on California life, Los Angeles and Montecito, providing a glimpse into aspirational and inspirational living, I suspect it will be pulled from its current schedule and delayed for at least a few months."

The expert claimed a delay would be a "positive move" for both Meghan and Netflix "as to air it during such a tragic and difficult time would come across as insensitive and tone deaf".

Royal author Phil Dampier agreed, he said: "The timing of Meghan's Netflix show could hardly be worse as hundreds of people have lost their homes in the terrible fires".

"The last thing anyone is interested in is a programme about having friends round to eat canapés or arrange flowers when the city is going up in flames and people have lost everything."

He praised the couple's decision to opened up their £23million Montecito mansion to friends and loved ones forced to evacuate.

Harry and Meghan's also stepped out to support victims, where they served meals and connected with affected families and elderly individuals.

Dampier said: "Harry and Meghan did the right thing by saying they would help friends and put them up in their own home, but the trouble is that they can't really win. Some will say they are just doing it as a PR move.

"I think it would be sensible for Netflix to pull the show and bring it back in the summer when things are a bit better, but the devastation is so bad that it will take years, if not decades, to rebuild some of the communities.

"Harry and Meghan are going to be living a short distance from the destruction for a very long time and the recovery will require people coming together for many years. It's not Meghan's fault, of course, but I can't see this show being a success in the current climate."

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A Hollywood executive told The Daily Beast that Meghan and their production company Archewell have "zero influence" on scheduling, with the decision entirely down to Netflix.

They said: "Netflix write the rules. It's their world, we just get to play in it."

The source added that Netflix would be unlikely to disrupt their carefully planned release schedule.

They said: "A moment where people's homes are literally burning down in LA is not the ideal moment to release an aspirational home-making show set just up the road."

GB News has approached Netflix and representatives for Harry and Meghan for comment.