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Jamie Roberts & Nicola Croal

Harry and Meghan's next project set to be Charles Dickens inspired TV show

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have seemingly not been left too downhearted by their Spotify axe last week as they are said to have already diverted their attention onto another project.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's multi-million pound project for their award-winning podcast Archetypes was cancelled after just one series but it appears the royals have gotten over their loss pretty quickly as they direct their focus back to the small screen.

The couple are now allegedly working on a Great Expectations inspired TV show called Bad Manners for Netflix.

It's believed that the production will be based around the Charles Dickens' character Miss Havisham and the prequel will replace the original lonely spinster character as a strong woman who is living in a patriarchal society, the Mirror reports.

Harry and Meghan's Spotify podcast was axed after just one series last week (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

The production will follow the royal couple's successful documentary series which saw the Sussexes' discuss their personal lives after stepping down from the Royal Family in 2020 but it has not yet been confirmed whether or not Netflix has commissioned the show itself.

The show is just one out of a number of potential visual projects the couple have in the locker with a documentary on the Invictus Games also set to be produced.

The programme titled Heart of Invictus will follow competitors around the world training for the Games at The Hague.

They had originally been expected to take place in 2020 but the Coronavirus pandemic stopped it from going ahead.

However, despite their new rumoured projects the couple have also had a number of television programme ideas rejected, including an animated show about powerful women in history which would have been called Pearl.

The news comes just days after Meghan's apparent Dior snub that saw an insider confirm the fashion house are not making a deal with the Duchess (Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Image)

The ideas are reportedly part of a selection of productions lined up to help Harry and Meghan pick up their £40m fee from the company.

The news of their latest project comes just days after Meghan's alleged Dior snub after an insider for the company shut down rumours that the Duchess was offered a deal to work with the fashion house.

Due to the apparent snub and Spotify axe, a PR expert has claimed that the Duchess should carefully consider which brands she wants to associate herself with in the future.

Chad Teixeira believes that the former Suits actress still has a credible pull to her brand but needs to think through her next steps.

Harry and Meghan are said to have had a number of their television show ideas rejected in the past (ANP via Getty Images)

He opined: "Reputation recovery can be a challenging process, particularly in the public eye.

"It is clear that Meghan has the potential to rebuild and strengthen her brand.

"However, doing so will require careful strategy and a clear, consistent message that resonates with her audience.

"By aligning herself with brands that match her ethos and finding a relatable niche, she can start rebuilding her damaged brand."

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