Meghan Markle’s podcast to return as royal mourning period ends

Meghan Markle’s podcast to return as royal mourning period ends

Meghan Markle’s Spotify podcast “Archetypes” is set to return on Oct. 4, the streaming platform announced.

The Duchess of Sussex hit the brakes on the release of new episodes out of respect for Queen Elizabeth, who died on Sept. 8 aged 96.

Meghan and her husband Prince Harry attended the late monarch’s funeral on Sept. 19 before returning home to California.

During a period of royal mourning, all members of the monarchy paused their official duties, including Markle, whose podcast launched in August.

“Regularly scheduled episodes will resume Tuesday, October 4,” the podcast’s Spotify page read.

The upcoming episode will welcome comedian Margaret Cho, who will discuss navigating the entertainment industry as an Asian American.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at Westminster Hall on Sept. 14, 2022, in London, England.Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at Westminster Hall on Sept. 14, 2022, in London, England. Getty Images

Previous episodes featured conversations with tennis legend Serena Williams, singer Mariah Carey, as well as actress, director, producer, and writer Mindy Kaling.

Upcoming guests include comedians Robin Thede and Ziwe Fumudoh.

“Archetypes” dethroned Joe Rogan’s “The Joe Rogan Experience” from the No. 1 spot on the week of its release.

Meghan and Harry signed on the dotted line in late 2020 to host and produce podcasts for the streaming giant. The lucrative deal is estimated to be worth around $25 million.