Prince William's recent admission about his television habits has drawn a surprising response from Meghan Markle, highlighting an unexpected connection between the estranged royal households. The Prince of Wales, 41, shared in December that he and Princess Kate had been watching Black Doves, a Netflix spy thriller starring Keira Knightley. Now, Meghan has revealed that she and Prince Harry have also been tuning into the series.
The Duchess of Sussex mentioned the shared interest in an interview with People magazine, stating, "We love Shrinking; we just finished Black Doves, and we're excited for the new season of The White Lotus." The revelation signals that despite tensions between the Sussexes and the royal family, their viewing preferences remain aligned.
Black Doves, which follows the story of a covert agent navigating the treacherous world of espionage, has received critical acclaim, scoring a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Following Prince William's disclosure about watching the show, Netflix's official account responded by posting, "Black Doves gets the royal seal of approval." The comment sparked excitement among royal watchers, with many declaring they would be tuning in as well.
Meghan's latest remarks coincide with the launch of her new Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, marking her return to the streaming platform following the couple's 2022 documentary Harry & Meghan. Unlike the emotionally charged docuseries that delved into their departure from royal life, With Love, Meghan is expected to be a polished, structured lifestyle show featuring cooking, gardening, and hosting tips. The series will also feature celebrity guests, including actress Mindy Kaling, Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, and renowned TV chef Roy Choi.
The Sussexes' relationship with Netflix remains a focal point of their post-royal careers, as they continue to produce content under their multimillion-dollar deal with the platform. Their first major project, Harry & Meghan, broke streaming records, amassing 81.6 million viewing hours in its first four days and becoming Netflix's biggest-ever documentary debut. Despite its commercial success, the series received mixed reviews and failed to secure major television awards.
The connection between Black Doves and both royal couples comes amid ongoing speculation about the relationship between Prince Harry and Prince William. The brothers, once inseparable, have been estranged since Harry and Meghan's departure from the royal family in 2020. Their tensions were further highlighted in Harry & Meghan, particularly during a scene where Harry received an unexpected text from William following the couple's bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview.
In the Netflix documentary, Meghan was on a phone call with Hollywood producer Tyler Perry when Harry approached her, visibly distressed, and showed her a message from his brother. Meghan's stunned reaction was a simple, "Wow." As Harry stood in silence, visibly shaken, Meghan suggested they take a moment to process the message before deciding how to respond.
The moment underscored the deep fractures within the royal family, though the shared interest in Black Doves may hint at some unspoken commonality. Whether it serves as a conversation starter between the brothers remains to be seen.
Meanwhile, With Love, Meghan was initially set to premiere in January but was postponed due to the devastating California wildfires. In a statement announcing the delay, Meghan said, "I'm thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California."
