Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Netflix deal scuppers Invictus Games bash to raise cash for servicemen, it's claimed
PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have cancelled an Invictus Gaames fundraisers due to be shown on Amazon after signing a £122m deal with Netflix, it is claimed.
The couple had planned to host a music and comedy event in California in June 2021 with stars including Beyonce and Ed Sheeran among the big names mooted to attend.Credit: Getty - ContributorThe cancellation comes just after their Netflix deal was signed.said the problem arose because the event was due to be streamed by Amazon - Netflix's rival.
The paper added officials at the Invictus Foundation were "stunned" when lawyers for Prince Harry and Meghan called them to tell them the news.Credit: Getty Images - Getty"Harry said yes to doing this last year and everything was still moving forwards until a few weeks ago. "This was going to be a big moment for Invictus where the pot is pretty empty, and it has left them in the lurch. Harry needs to pull his finger out to find another way to raise funds for them."
An Invictus spokesman said: "The event was shelved because the primary revenue generator was ticket sales from a live concert in Los Angeles in the spring of 2021.It's very bad form and everyone at Invictus is gutted."This was an independent decision made prior to a partnership with Netflix. The duke remains committed as ever to the Invictus Games."
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