PRINCE Harry wished to interview Vladimir Putin about his “childhood traumas” for his and Meghan’s podcasts, it was claimed yesterday.
In addition to the bloodthirsty Russian tyrant, Harry additionally hoped to quiz former US president Donald Trump about his early life.
Prince Harry wished to interview Vladimir Putin for his and Meghan’s podcasts, it’s claimedCredit score: pixel8000
The Duke of Sussex wished to speak to the Russian tyrant about his ‘childhood traumas’Credit score: AP
However Spotify and the couple’s Archewell firm ended their £18million deal by “mutual settlement” after Meghan produced solely 13 broadcasts in 2½ years.
Revered information company Bloomberg claimed that 38-year-old Harry’s wish-list went on to incorporate Pope Francis and Fb supremo Zuckerberg.
He was additionally stated to have made a pitch to debate societal points in every episode, together with local weather change and faith.
However questions and considerations had been raised over the logistics and practicalities in contacting controversial figures — particularly Putin, who’s a world pariah after his invasion of Ukraine.
It was understood that Archenicely denies the Bloomberg claims.
The row comes days after a Spotify government blasted Harry and Meghan.
Invoice Simmons, Head of Podcast Innovation, stated: “‘The f***ing grifters.’
“That’s the podcast we must always have launched with them.”
He added on his personal podcast: “I gotta get drunk one evening and inform the story of the Zoom I had with Harry to attempt to assist him with a podcast concept.
“It’s certainly one of my finest tales.”
The Duchess of Sussex, 41, produced 12 episodes plus a “vacation particular” in her 31 months with Spotify.
Sources within the US declare Meghan was let go after failing to satisfy productiveness necessities as a part of the mega-bucks deal.
It’s thought that Meghan now desires to provide podcasts with different corporations.
The lack of the Spotify deal got here amid fears the couple might be ditched by Netflix after signing a deal value round £80million three years in the past.
The Solar revealed earlier this month that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are stepping again from tell-all TV exhibits and podcasts — with critics saying they’ve “nothing left to say”.
And The Solar on Sunday informed how Netflix bosses consider “the lemon has been totally squeezed”.
The Sussexes’ six-part sequence Harry & Meghan final yr was one of many streaming giants’ most-watched exhibits.
However the couple don’t plan to entrance any extra Netflix documentaries — although Harry will function later this summer season in his sequence Coronary heart of Invictus, concerning the Invictus Video games for wounded servicemen and ladies.
Netflix additionally canned Meghan’s animated sequence referred to as Pearl.
Sources stated Netflix felt Meghan “lives in her personal bubble” and doesn’t appear to have “grasped the financial actuality” of the present scenario.
One added: “Their sequence did nice numbers however there’s a much less pleasant angle from some on the prime.”
Harry and Meghan had promised to turn into financially impartial after stepping down as senior royals in 2020.
They’re now not funded by the taxpayer or King Charles and dwell in a sprawling £11million mansion in California.
Harry additionally hoped to quiz former US president Donald Trump about his early lifeCredit score: Getty
Bloomberg additionally claimed that Harry’s wish-list included Fb supremo Mark ZuckerbergCredit score: Getty
The royal additionally hoped to talk with Pope FrancisCredit score: AFP