Meghan Markle “has won” and her critics have to eat “humble pie” after Netflix signed a new deal with her and Prince Harry, despite reports claiming they will be dropped, a royal commentator has claimed.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed a new “multi-year first look” deal with the streaming giant, it was announced on Monday.

Archewell Productions, Harry and Meghan’s media company, christened the new deal an “extension of their partnership”.

The announcement featured all of the Sussexes’ previous projects for the streaming giant, Polo: With Love, Meghan; Heart of Invictus; Harry & Meghan; and Live to Lead, and shared details of new ones.

That included a new season and a Christmas special for Meghan’s cooking show, a new feature drama based on the book Meet Me at the Lake and a new documentary titled Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within.

Now, a royal commentator said the latest announcement was a slap in the face to Meghan’s critics, who savaged the Duchess after reports emerged claiming the Netflix deal was dead.