Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have to keep Netflix on board, a royal commentator has claimed.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed a five-year deal with the steaming platform after announcing they would be stepping back from their role as senior working royals in January 2020.
The contract, which was reported to be worth £80million, is set to expire later this year.
The now Californian-based royals found success with their debut series, Harry & Meghan, breaking several Netflix streaming records.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have to keep Netflix on board, according to a royal commentator
GettyTheir following projects failed to attract similar viewing numbers, causing speculation regarding the couple's future.
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams highlighted that it is essential for Harry and Meghan to "keep Netflix on board."
He said: “They have to get Netflix and have to keep them on board.”
The expert also suggested following Meghan's latest show, With Love, Meghan, that the pair will likely have a follow-on deal from the original contract.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed a five-year deal with the steaming platform
NetflixFitzwilliams said: “I think they will get something from Netflix in the future, that seems to be the sign because the head of content at Netflix appeared to be appreciating their efforts in statements so that does imply that something is going to continue with Netflix."
He added: “I would be amazed if it was anything like what they planned when they first signed the £80million.
“Whatever contract comes up, it appears there's going to be some sort of continuation but it might be peanuts compared to the £80m.
“Certainly for the Sussexes it is far from encouraging."
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The duchess has also revealed that 'With Love, Meghan' will return to Netflix for a second series this Autumn after facing mixed reviews from fans.
While initially suffering negative reviews from UK publications, the eight-part series has held spots in Netflix's global Top 10 Shows Overview list and charted in both the UK and US.
The first season was watched by 526,000 households in its first five days, though this was significantly less than the 2.1 million who watched 'Harry & Meghan' in a similar timeframe.
