Meghan Markle, 39, and Prince Harry, 36, launched their Spotify podcast named Archewell audio over Christmas. Towards the end of the episode, the pair’s son Archie can be heard speaking publicly for the first time. Royal expert Russell Myers has claimed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex “crossed a line” by including Archie.
Speaking on True Royalty TV, Mr Myers said: “It’s entirely their decision how they choose to bring up their child or children.
“They moved for the reasons they’ve given – to give them some privacy.
“But if you are entering a commercial world and in your first venture, you use your child or place your child in that arena that’s all people are going to be talking about.
“That’s all we’ve been talking about and then you’ve crossed a line.”
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Royal commentator Duncan Larcombe added: “Because there is money involved, it isn’t a
charitable thing.
“What a surprise that more family silver is out for sale – let’s use Archie as clickbait.
“Maybe Harry is going to be the ‘Billion heir royal’.”
The royal couple have also signed a Netflix deal which could see them up to $250million (£190million) under their agreement.
“I think because they are who they are, they have huge reach.”
His comments come as Royal expert Katie Nicholl claimed Meghan and Harry’s driving force behind their split from royal duties, dubbed Megxit, was “to make money”.
Speaking to The Royal Beat, available on True Royalty TV, Ms Nicholl claimed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were also seeking “latitude and space”.
She said: “The real reason for them leaving the Royal Family was to become financially independent.
“I think it was to have latitude, to have space, but ultimately it was to make money and that is what they are doing.”
