PRINCE HARRY, MEGHAN MARKLE INK MULTI-YEAR SPOTIFY PODCAST DEAL

British royals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have signed a multiyear deal with Spotify, Annie Martin reported for United Press International (UPI).

The 36-year-old duke of Sussex and 39-year-old duchess of Sussex will produce and host new audio programming for Spotify through their newly formed production company, Archewell Audio. Harry and Markle intend to create shows that "spotlight diverse perspectives and voices."

"What we love about podcasting is that it reminds all of us to take a moment and to really listen, to connect to one another without distraction," the couple said in a statement. "With the challenges of 2020, there has never been a more important time to do so, because when we hear each other, and hear each other's stories, we are reminded of how interconnected we all are."

As their first project, Harry and Markle will host a holiday special produced with Spotify's Gimlet studio. The special will feature "stories of hope and compassion from inspirational guests in celebration of the new year."The first complete series from Archewell Audio and Spotify is expected to launch in 2021. Harry and Markle will produce content throughout the partnership that builds "community through shared experience and values."

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