Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have rebranded their Archewell Foundation — named after their son — on the charity’s fifth anniversary.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced Friday that the Archewell Foundation will now be called Archewell Philanthropies.
“Five years ago, The Archewell Foundation was born from a simple but profound belief: to show up and do good,” an impact report issued Friday read.
“Today, as we mark our fifth anniversary, that mission remains as vital and urgent as ever — now carried forward through Archewell Philanthropies, a growing platform designed to deepen and expand how we serve communities around the world.”
The statement concluded, “What began as a commitment to compassion has evolved into a powerful force for meaningful change, particularly in championing global mental wellness across our communities.”
Markle, 44, and Prince Harry, 41, launched the foundation in 2020 after stepping down from their royal duties.
The foundation aims to support women’s causes, parents whose children have been affected by online harm and other important issues.
The name change comes after Netflix announced that the couple — who are parents to Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4 — will be part of a new series on the streamer.
According to Deadline, the couple will produce an adaptation of the 2018 book “The Wedding Date,” the first novel in a six-part series from New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory.
“The Wedding Date” follows Alexa Monroe, who goes on a fake date for Drew Nichols at his ex’s wedding.
The new project comes nearly five months after Page Six exclusively reported that their $100 million Netflix deal will end this year after teaming up with the streamer in 2020.
Archewell Philanthropies agreed to a new deal with Netflix — but for far less money.
“There are more TV projects coming soon with both the Duke and Duchess,” a source told Page Six in July.
Markle, who also runs her lifestyle brand, As Ever, and Prince Harry are also producing a film adaptation of Carley Fortune’s novel “Meet Me at the Lake” for the streamer. However, Page Six previously reported that they have not yet hired a director or cast.
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