Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set for major blow despite Netflix revival vow

Netflix is still backing Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with fresh projects in the pipeline - but insiders say their philanthropic dreams may be slipping away. RadarOnline.com reports that despite recent speculation the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were about to be dropped, Netflix is still betting big on Meghan. "Netflix isn't cutting them loose - there's still strong interest, particularly in Meghan," a production source told the outlet. "The funding is far from drying up."

The pair's five-year Netflix deal, reportedly worth up to $100million, helped bankroll their lavish lifestyle in Montecito, California. But while the original agreement is coming to a close, the relationship with the streaming giant is far from over. Sources say Meghan and Harry are set to sign a new first-look deal, similar to the one held by Barack and Michelle Obama. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is said to remain personally supportive - especially when it comes to Meghan's marketability. Plans are already in motion for a potential third season of With Love, Meghan, her lifestyle series with Netflix backing.

A well-placed insider added: "There are discussions about seasonal specials around Thanksgiving and Christmas linked to her brand. If Meghan's on board, Netflix is ready to support it."

But while Meghan's side hustle seems full steam ahead, other projects are reportedly teetering. Industry insiders say the couple's media outfit, Archewell Productions, is under pressure to cut costs - with one source estimating it costs around $3 million a year to run.

"Now that the exclusive deal isn't footing the bill, they'll need to scale back," the source warned.

Harry remains part of the new arrangement, though his past efforts like Heart of Invictus and Harry's Polo have fallen flat. The latter reportedly ranked a dismal 3,436th in Netflix's internal viewership charts.

Still, the prince is pushing new ideas, with upcoming docuseries focused on mental health and environmental issues.

"These subjects really matter to him, and Netflix is still open to hearing his ideas," a source said.

Meanwhile, Meghan's As Ever lifestyle brand - backed in part by Netflix - continues to spark debate. While products like her $30 rosé sold out quickly, critics aren't convinced.

"They didn't make a lot of it," fashion journalist Lauren Sherman told Puck. "It's an excruciatingly small business." She added, "People will buy a sweater she wears - but they'd be embarrassed to bring her wine to dinner."

And while Netflix may still be backing the Sussexes, sources close to the couple say their charitable ventures are on the chopping block.

"They're juggling so many projects - Netflix, Archewell, their charity work - it's a lot to handle," one source admitted.

"Their philanthropic efforts are ambitious, but it's clear they can't keep all the balls in the air at once," reports RadarOnline.com.

Another warned: "The charity work requires just as much focus as the productions, and spreading themselves too thin could affect both. They want to paint themselves as saints, but it's the charity work that will be dumped first so they can continue banking cash."