In a respectful gesture following the demise of Queen Elizabeth, Meghan Markle has decided to put a pause on the production of new episodes for her podcast.
Spotify and Meghan Markle jointly agreed to suspend the creation of upcoming episodes of Archetypes, as confirmed by Eastern Time.
A statement was added to the Archetypes About page, indicating that new episodes of the podcast will be on hold during the formal mourning period for Her Majesty The Queen.
Archetypes, which made its debut just last month, swiftly climbed to the top of the charts in various countries including the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Every Tuesday, a fresh episode of Archetypes is released, featuring discussions with notable personalities such as Mindy Kaling, Mariah Carey, and Serena Williams.
The Duchess of Sussex is set to engage in conversations with Constance Wu, Issa Rae, Lisa Ling, Margaret Cho, and Ziwar in future episodes.
Amidst the grieving process for Queen Elizabeth II’s passing at the age of 96, Meghan Markle stands united with her husband in the UK.
The couple, alongside Prince William and Kate Middleton, paid their respects in front of Windsor Castle, acknowledging the floral tributes left by well-wishers.
Prince William extended an invitation to Harry and Meghan to join the somber occasion, emphasizing the importance of family unity during this challenging period.
Sources revealed that both couples are currently residing at Windsor Castle, with plans to stay in the UK for the foreseeable future.
The attendance of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet at the Queen’s funeral remains uncertain.
Reflecting on past events, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex faced backlash from the royal family when attempting to initiate their departure from official royal duties via email in early 2020.
Despite their efforts to communicate their intentions to King Charles III, Meghan and Harry encountered resistance and dissatisfaction from the royal correspondent.
The couple’s decision to step back from their royal roles and relocate to North America stemmed from a desire for a different lifestyle.
However, the lack of receptiveness from the palace and the delayed family discussions left a sense of frustration and alienation.
The Duke of Sussex’s contemplation of the ‘Megxit’ plan was met with mixed reactions within the royal family, leading to a subsequent meeting at Sandringham to address the situation.
Buckingham Palace officially confirmed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision not to resume their royal duties after discussions with the Queen.
The royal couple will relinquish their honorary military roles and royal patronages, which will be redistributed among active members of the royal family.
While the news of their departure saddened many, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to hold a special place within the royal family.
Their choice to pursue a different path outside the realm of traditional royal responsibilities has been met with understanding and acceptance, as they remain cherished members of the royal household.