Prince Harry's friend claims Brits are 'not classy enough' to enjoy Meghan's Netflix show

As Netflix prepares to stream season two of 'With Love, Meghan' this month, an old friend of Prince Harry's has explained his reason why British people have failed to enjoy the first series. This comes as Harry and Meghan have signed a new deal with the streaming giant for a "first-look" deal on any future TV shows and projects.

As reported in the Daily Mail, Alex Rayner, who went to the North Pole with Harry on a charity trek in 2012, said the British were "too cynical" to enjoy the glossy series filmed in Montecito. He said: "I'd argue it's made for the American market, maybe a little bit more than for us." He added: "We're a little bit more cynical. For us, we're about old Mrs Miggins over the Aga doing her marmalade. Whereas, in America, they're a little bit more classy about it. They want a bit more."

Alex, who also attended the prestigious school Eton College, thinks Meghan's range of goods to accompany the series, sold under her As Ever label, should be celebrated.

He added: "I think she gets a really tough rap about it. What she tries to do with her food at As Ever is absolutely fantastic.

"Both Harry and his father are passionate about sustainable, field-to-fork methods. And that's very much what Meghan's all about as well, but people pillory her. There's an enormous level of support and an appetite to see what Harry and Meghan get up to, as with any member of the Royal Family."

Meghan recently launched a new vintage 2024 Napa Valley Rose. The pale pink wine, which comes in a clear bottle with a white, gold-rimmed label, has an ABV (alcohol by volume) of 13.5% - one percent lower than its predecessor.

The new wine has the exact same price point as her previous batch, and is available in batches of three, six and 12, with each bottle costing £22 ($30) and sold at £66 ($90), £116 ($159) and £218 ($300) respectively.

However, a brand expert has warned the launch could be a controversial venture for Meghan. Caitlin Jardine, Social Media Manager at Ellis Digital, exclusively told Express.co.uk: "Having already associated herself with all things wellness, this could alienate some of her fan base who feel as though she is going against her core wellness-centred brand image, different to her existing line of products, with the potential to contradict her values around mindful living."

However, the expert also claims that launching a wine brand does have the positive attribute of creating a "relatable" image. She explained: "What it does do is add versatility to her current line of 'As Ever' products, reflecting a more modern, balanced lifestyle. Rather than one that is more rigid and 'clean', it reflects one that is more in tune with her diverse audience and how they live.

"She has previously faced backlash for her lack of relatability due to her former royal stature and lifestyle, and so her new line of rosé is actually a smart move that can add depth and relatability to her brand and story, rather than something that is a detriment to it."