Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sign exclusive podcast deal

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have signed a lucrative podcast deal with Spotify worth up to £30million as they took another big step towards building what experts believe could become a $1billion business empire in the US. The couple's newly formed Archewell Audio will produce programming that 'uplifts and entertains audiences around the world' and features 'diverse perspectives and voices' The announcement today means the couple are following in the footsteps of the Obamas, with Michelle hosting her own Spotify podcast series Meghan and Harry released a trailer of their new podcast last night. 'It sounds really nice with your accent': Harry and Meghan introduce their new Archewell Audio podcast that will feature 'stories of hope and compassion' and reveal first episode will be a 'holiday special' The couple will produce and host their own shows, starting with a holiday special that will be released this month The slickly-produced and heavily-scripted Spotify trailer featuring the Sussexes was released online this afternoon. How Harry and Meghan have emulated Barack and Michelle Obama's post-White House money-making deals SPOTIFY Harry and Meghan's deal with Spotify is the latest they've undertaken that's similar to Barack and Michelle Obama. Earlier this year, Michelle Obama launched The Michelle Obama Podcast and had her husband on as one of her first guests NETFLIX Harry and Meghan, much to the criticism of many, signed a deal to serve as producers.