Harry & Meghan: Leeds residents criticise the ‘Duke and Duchess of Netflix’ over tell-all documentary

The documentary series takes a look at the lives of Harry and Meghan and the struggles they have faced over the past six years.

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Three episodes of the new documentary series titled ‘Harry & Meghan’ dropped onto Netflix on Thursday, December 8.

The couple tell the tale of how they met over Instagram and began dating long distance in secret before becoming public then engaged and eventually married.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

The documentary shares unseen photos and videos of their love story and the couple said they made the Netflix show as they wanted to tell their side of the story.

The six part documentary is on the streaming service Netflix and covers the lives of Harry and Meghan.The six part documentary is on the streaming service Netflix and covers the lives of Harry and Meghan.
The six part documentary is on the streaming service Netflix and covers the lives of Harry and Meghan.

Harry and Meghan share their thoughts on media coverage of themselves and their loved ones as well as their opinions surrounding their privacy.

Harry calls out the UK media for “exploitation and bribery” over the coverage of his and Meghan’s relationship which they described as unrelenting.

The three hours of footage introduces viewers to friends, family members and close contacts of the couple and it shares a more personal view of Harry and Meghan’s life than has been previously shared to the public.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

It also dives into the pair's childhoods and their very different upbringings with Harry in the Royal Family and Meghan in California.

The Yorkshire Evening Post asked its readers what they think about the new documentary and if they will be watching.The Yorkshire Evening Post asked its readers what they think about the new documentary and if they will be watching.
The Yorkshire Evening Post asked its readers what they think about the new documentary and if they will be watching.

A large portion of the documentary focuses on their charity work which they combined once they became a couple.

The final three episodes in the documentary will be released on Thursday, December 16 on Netflix.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Mbj McKenna will not be watching, he said: “Harry has lost all credibility since his marriage to his publicity seeking American wife.

The documentary reveals that Harry and Meghan met over Instagram in 2016.The documentary reveals that Harry and Meghan met over Instagram in 2016.
The documentary reveals that Harry and Meghan met over Instagram in 2016.

“He has made his bed and should curl up in it and keep quiet.”

Liz Smith won’t be watching either, she said: “We cancelled Netflix when Harry and Meghan signed the deal.”

Louise Williams-Lewis commented: “The Duke and Duchess of Netflix need to bore off!”

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Hazel Giles agreed, she said: “I won’t be watching it, I'm sick of hearing them bleating on.”

Anne Van Anraad wrote: “I have more important things to do than waste my time watching this soap opera.”

However some readers are in favour of the documentary, such as Jaqueline Lambert, she said: “Always good to get the truth, Harry is nobody’s puppet he is very much his own man.

“Meghan is a remarkable woman who has achieved a lot in her life, a very bright young woman.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“It’s nice to see a couple so in love, given a chance they can make a real difference.”

Diana Whitaker also supports Harry and Meghan, she wrote: “I will watch it because I know what his mother went through.

“They are strong and he is his own boss as he said the truth will be known.

“I am pleased they made the choice to be happy in their own way.”

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

It has been reported that Harry and Meghan were paid a massive £88 million to make the documentary which has some readers intrigued.

Sam Griffin said: “I’ll be watching it, to see what Netflix got for their £88 million.”