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Archewell
Named afterArchie Mountbatten-Windsor
PredecessorMarkle Windsor Foundation
FormationOctober 2020; 4 years ago (2020-10)
TypeCharitable organization
85-2213963[1]
HeadquartersWilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California[2]
Region
United States of America
Key people
The Duke of Sussex
The Duchess of Sussex
Websitewww.archewell.com

Archewell Inc.[1] is a charitable organization founded by Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

History

See also: Markle Windsor Foundation

On July 1, 2019 Harry and Meghan registered a private company limited by guarantee in England and Wales under the title 'Sussex Royal The Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex', alternatively referred to as Sussex Royal Foundation.[3] However, after a meeting with senior members of the royal family, it was confirmed on February 21, 2020 that the couple would not use 'Sussex Royal' as a brand name after they stepped down as working royals in Spring 2020.[4] On August 5, 2020 Sussex Royal Foundation was renamed 'MWX Foundation' and dissolved the same day.[5]

In April 2020, Meghan and Harry confirmed their new foundation (in lieu of Sussex Royal) would be called "Archewell".[6] The name stems from the Greek word "arche", which means "source of action"; the same word that inspired the name of their son.[6] Archewell was registered in the United States.[7] Its website was officially launched in October 2020.[8]

The Daily Telegraph states that the organization's plans include creating volunteering services and sharing "education and training materials" via films, podcasts, and books. Trademark requests filed included motion picture films, counselling services, workshops, and clothing.[9] It has been reported that the charity will focus on issues including "conservation, female empowerment, and gender equality".[10]

Activities

Archewell Audio

In December 2020, it was announced that Harry and Meghan had signed a multi-year business deal with Spotify to launch a podcast through their new audio-producing company, Archewell Audio, under the banner of Archewell Inc. Its first episode was announced to premiere as a Christmas special later that month. The podcast was founded to "build community through shared experience, narratives, and values."[11]

References

  1. ^ a b "Archewell Inc". GuideStar. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  2. ^ "Archewell". Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  3. ^ "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have named their royal foundation". Harper's Bazaar. 19 July 2019. Archived from the original on 29 July 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  4. ^ Young, Julius (21 February 2020). "Prince Harry, Meghan Markle won't use 'Sussex Royal' after stepping back as senior members of royal family". Fox News. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  5. ^ Perry, Simon (3 July 2020). "Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Take Another Formal Step Away from Their Ex-Royal Life". People. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  6. ^ a b Foussianes, Chloe (6 April 2020). "Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's New Non-Profit Archewell Has a Sweet Tie to Baby Archie". Town & Country. Archived from the original on 10 April 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  7. ^ Cartwright, Lexie (18 June 2020). "Harry and Meghan's Archewell trademark application rejected". news.com.au. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  8. ^ Cartwright, Lexie (23 October 2020). "Meghan Markle, Prince Harry launch website for charitable venture Archewell". news.com.au. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  9. ^ Furness, Hannah (6 April 2020). "Revealed: Prince Harry and Meghan plan non-profit empire under the name Archewell, 'to do something of meaning'". The Telegraph. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  10. ^ "Harry and Meghan Confirm Their New Foundation's Name—But Don't Expect Them to Promote It Yet". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  11. ^ "Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's media empire expands with Spotify podcast deal". CNN. 15 December 2020. Retrieved 15 December 2020.

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