Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Launch Archewell Non-Profit

On 06/04/2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, publicly announced the creation of their new non-profit organization, Archewell. The disclosure came shortly after reports about their trademark filings were published, prompting the couple to share details about the name and intended purpose of the initiative while they were settling into life in Los Angeles following their departure from senior royal duties. In statements released at the time, the couple explained that the name “Archewell” is derived from the ancient Greek word “arche,” meaning “source of action.” They noted that the concept behind the name had also influenced the naming of their son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. The announcement emphasized that, although the organization was not being formally launched immediately due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, they wanted to clarify its origins and future direction. Archewell was conceived as an umbrella structure for the couple’s future work, replacing their previous Sussex Royal branding. Over time, it developed into multiple divisions, including Archewell Foundation, which focuses on charitable and social impact initiatives; Archewell Productions, which entered into a content partnership with Netflix; and Archewell Audio, which produced podcast content in collaboration with Spotify. The announcement marked an early step in establishing an independent organizational identity for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following their transition away from official royal responsibilities. It outlined the framework through which they intended to conduct their philanthropic, media, and advocacy work in the years ahead. Why This Moment Matters The announcement established the foundation for the couple’s post-royal organizational structure, bringing together their charitable and media initiatives under a single identity that would shape their subsequent projects and partnerships.