Meghan and Harry announced a deal earlier this month to host a podcast series for online platform Spotify. Shortly before Christmas they submitted documents to the US Patent and Trademark Office to safeguard Archewell Audio, their podcast brand.
This would prevent other individuals or companies using the name to make money.
Currently the submission, which also covers the Archewell Foundation charity, is being examined by copyright attorneys.
The submission papers reveal the kind of content Meghan and Harry are hoping to provide.
They said Archewell Audio will produce: “Downloadable podcasts, audio programs, and audio books, all in the field of current and topical events, education, science, literature, racial justice, gender equity, environmental stewardship, youth empowerment, health, mental health, and commentary on topics of current and general interest.”
Audiobooks, CDs and live performances are all covered by the submission.
It also covers material shared via “satellite, global computer networks, websites, wireless devices, mobile web applications, webcasts, and on-demand streaming media”.
Both Meghan and Harry have campaigned passionately about the environment, racial justice and fighting sexism over the past few years.
In 2018 the Duchess gave a powerful speech in New Zealand to mark the 125th anniversary of women getting the vote in that country.
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“And women’s suffrage is not simply about the right to vote for women, but also about what that represents.
“The basic and fundamental human right of all people—including members of society who have been marginalized—whether for reasons of race, gender, ethnicity, or orientation—to be able to participate in the choices for their future and their community.”
Like his father, Prince Charles, Harry has taken a keen interest in environmental issues.
In particular he has raised concerns about the impact of climate change across the planet.
Speaking last year at the launch of the Travalyst eco-friendly travel company the Prince said: “Over the last ten years, as I have developed my work in conservation, I have learned so much from the experiences I’ve had and the people I’ve met in places like Botswana and the Caribbean, Nepal and New Zealand.
“What is clear across this vast landscape is that our world faces environmental challenges of unprecedented scope and scale.
“From deforestation and the loss of biodiversity, to ocean plastics and poaching, the problems can sometimes seem too big to fix.
“human-caused challenges often need a giant system shift to make a significant enough impact.
“And that is what this partnership is here to try and do. But just because it is such a massive undertaking, doesn’t mean we can’t all play our part. “Sometimes the scale of the conservation crisis feels overwhelming and that individual actions can’t make a difference.”
Meghan and Harry are currently living in California having stood down as senior members of the British Royal Family earlier this year.
