A spokesman for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has firmly rejected allegations that Netflix was caught off guard by the couple’s Oprah Winfrey interview, describing such claims as “categorically false.”The representative emphasised that both Netflix and the Sussexes’ production company Archewell had legal representatives involved throughout any modifications to their arrangement.”Netflix and Archewell had legal counsel involved to oversee the evolution of the deal, as is common practice for any deal changes in Hollywood,” the spokesman stated.The denial comes in response to a Variety report suggesting the streaming platform was frustrated by what sources described as insufficient communication from the royal couple.Harry and Meghan were interviewed by Oprah Winfrey in 2021 | HARPO PRODUCTIONSAccording to reports, the streaming giant was taken aback when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle conducted their interview with Ms Winfrey in March 2021.The couple had signed a multiyear production agreement with Netflix just months prior, with the deal reportedly valued at approximately £48million.Sources cited by the publication indicated that Netflix only learned of the Ms Winfrey sit-down at the eleventh hour.The streaming service was said to be “annoyed” by what insiders characterised as a “lack of communication” from the couple.Prince Harry and Meghan recently parted ways with Netflix | NETFLIXNetflix had already commenced work on the pair’s docuseries when the interview aired, reportedly leaving executives feeling sidelined.However, the Sussexes’ spokesman has denied any claims of blindsiding.During the Ms Winfrey interview, the duchess alleged she had experienced suicidal thoughts whilst pregnant with Prince Archie and spoke of a significant disagreement with the Princess of Wales concerning Princess Charlotte’s flower girl dress at the 2018 wedding.The couple also alleged that unnamed royals had raised questions about their son’s potential skin colour during the pregnancy.Oprah Winfrey attending Harry and Meghan’s wedding in 2018 | PAAt the time, Buckingham Palace issued the following statement: “The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan.”The issues raised, particularly that of race, are concerning. While some recollections may vary, they are taken very seriously and will be addressed by the family privately.”The statement concluded by saying that Meghan, Harry and Archie will “always be much loved family members”.Meghan Markle released season one of her eight-part Netflix series ‘With Love, Meghan’ in March 2025 | NETFLIXPrince Harry went on to publish a memoir, Spare, in January 2023, which became the fastest-selling nonfiction title in history.The couple’s production arrangement with Netflix encompassed feature films, documentaries and children’s programming through their Archewell Productions company.Earlier this month, it emerged that Netflix had parted ways with the duchess’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, as her series With Love, Meghan concluded following its second season.