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Duchess Meghan pauses Spotify podcast during mourning for Queen Elizabeth

Published by Jessica Weisman-Pitts

Posted on September 12, 2022

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· Last updated: February 4, 2026

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The featured image captures Duchess Meghan, reflecting on her decision to pause her Spotify podcast, 'Archetypes', during the mourning for Queen Elizabeth II. This moment highlights the personal tributes paid by the royal family amid their evolving public narrative.
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LONDON (Reuters) – Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has paused new episodes of her Spotify podcast during the official mourning period for Queen Elizabeth, according to an alert on the platform on Monday. Earlier in the day, her husband Prince Harry paid a highly personal tribute to the late queen, saying how he cherished the […]

LONDON (Reuters) – Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has paused new episodes of her Spotify podcast during the official mourning period for Queen Elizabeth, according to an alert on the platform on Monday.

Earlier in the day, her husband Prince Harry paid a highly personal tribute to the late queen, saying how he cherished the time he had spent with his grandmother and promising to honour his father King Charles as the new monarch.

Harry and Meghan stepped down from royal duties in 2020, and have since become alienated from the family and delivered withering criticism of Buckingham Palace and how they had been treated.

However, the couple unexpectedly appeared with Prince William, the heir to the throne, and his wife Kate for a walkabout near Windsor Castle on Saturday, raising the prospect of a rapprochement between the brothers.

Meghan’s podcast, which is called ‘Archetypes’ and has so far featured American singer Mariah Carey and tennis player Serena Williams as guests, looks at the “labels that try to hold women back,” according to its Spotify description.

The royal, who was formerly known as Meghan Markle, starred in television legal drama Suits before her marriage to Harry.

(Reporting by Muvija M, Editing by Kylie MacLellan)

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What is a podcast?
A podcast is a digital audio file available for streaming or download, often part of a series, that covers various topics, including interviews, discussions, and storytelling.
What is a tribute?
A tribute is an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration, often made in honor of someone who has passed away.
What is Spotify?
Spotify is a digital music streaming service that provides access to millions of songs, podcasts, and videos from artists around the world.
What is a royal duty?
Royal duties refer to the responsibilities and functions performed by members of a royal family, including public appearances, ceremonial roles, and charitable work.
What is a mourning period?
A mourning period is a designated time of grief and remembrance following the death of a loved one, during which individuals may refrain from regular activities to honor the deceased.

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