>>> IN 2011, 23 MILLION
>>> IN 2011, 23 MILLION
AMERICANS TUNED IN TO WATCH
PRINCE WILLIAM MARRY KATECH
PRINCE WILLIAM MARRY KATE
MIDDLETON.
MIDDLETON.
>> AND NEXT WEEK TENS OF
>> AND NEXT WEEK TENS OF
MILLIONS AROUND THE WORLD WILL
MILLIONS AROUND THE WORLD WILL
BE WATCHING AS HIS BROTHER,
PRINCE HARRY, SAYS I DO WITH
PRINCE HARRY, SAYS I DO WITH
AMERICAN ACTRESS MEGHAN MARKLE.
AMERICAN ACTRESS MEGHAN MARKLE.
>> BUT IF YOU CANT WAIT, YOU
>> BUT IF YOU CANT WAIT, YOU
CAN WATCH "HARRY & MEGHAN: A
ROYAL ROMANCE."Y & MEGHAN: A
ROYAL ROMANCE."
HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK.
In 2011, the world watched with bated breath as Prince William married Kate Middleton. The televised event drew a global audience, captivated by the fairytale romance of a future king and his beautiful bride. Fast forward to today, and the excitement reaches fever pitch as Prince Harry, William’s younger brother, prepares to wed American actress Meghan Markle. The highly anticipated royal wedding promises to be another global spectacle, capturing the hearts of millions worldwide.
But for those who simply can’t wait to witness the magic unfold, Lifetime offers a tantalizing glimpse into the couple’s whirlwind romance with their new movie, “Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance.”
>> I THINK ANYONE WOULD BE.
>> I THINK ANYONE WOULD BE.
>> HELLO THERE.
>> HELLO THERE.
PLEASURE.
PLEASURE.
>> YOU DONT NEED TO CURTSY
AGAIN. DONT NEED TO CURTSY
AGAIN.
WERE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU HERE.
WERE HAPPY TO HAVE YOU HERE.
>> IM SO HAPPY TO MEET YOU
>> IM SO HAPPY TO MEET YOU
BOTH.
BOTH.
>> IM GEORGE.
>> HI, GEORGE.
>> HI, GEORGE.
IM MEGHAN.
IM MEGHAN.
>> YOURE PRETTY.
>> YOURE PRETTY.
>> EASY THERE, KID.
>> EASY THERE, KID.
SHES TAKEN.
SHES TAKEN.
The film delves into the couple’s captivating love story, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the events that led to their fairytale engagement.
>> WITH US NOW ARE HARRY AND
>> WITH US NOW ARE HARRY AND
MEGHAN THEMSELVES, THE ACTORS
MEGHAN THEMSELVES, THE ACTORS
WHO PLAY THEM ON TV, MURRAY
FRASER AND IS IT PARISA?RAY
FRASER AND IS IT PARISA?
BEAUTIFUL NAME.
BEAUTIFUL NAME.
VERY FITTING.
VERY FITTING.
>> THANK YOU.
To portray the iconic couple, Lifetime has enlisted the talents of Murray Fraser and Parisa Fitz-Henley, who take on the roles of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, respectively.
Murray Fraser and Parisa Fitz-Henley, who play Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Lifetime's "Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance", smiling during an interview
>> YOU TWO LIT UP THE SPOTLIGHT,
>> YOU TWO LIT UP THE SPOTLIGHT,
DIDNT YOU?
DIDNT YOU?
IS THIS SOMETHING YOU WENT AFTER
IS THIS SOMETHING YOU WENT AFTER
AS ACTORS?
AS ACTORS?
DID YOU SAY, WOW, THIS IS GOING
DID YOU SAY, WOW, THIS IS GOING
TO BE AN AWESOME ROLE FOR ME, OR
TO BE AN AWESOME ROLE FOR ME, OR
DID THEY COME TO YOU?
DID THEY COME TO YOU?
>> YOU CAN GO FIRST.
>> YOU CAN GO FIRST.
>> I ACTUALLY SAW THEIR
>> I ACTUALLY SAW THEIR
ENGAGEMENT INTERVIEW AND WAS SO
ENGAGEMENT INTERVIEW AND WAS SO
TAKEN WITH MEGHAN.
TAKEN WITH MEGHAN.
THAT WAS MY FIRST REAL, LIKE,
THAT WAS MY FIRST REAL, LIKE,
SOLID EXPERIENCE WITH SEEING
SOLID EXPERIENCE WITH SEEING
HER.
HER.
I JUST THOUGHT, WHAT AN
I JUST THOUGHT, WHAT AN
INTERESTING CHARACTER SHELL BE.
INTERESTING CHARACTER SHELL BE.
IM SURE THEYLL MAKE A MOVIE
IM SURE THEYLL MAKE A MOVIE
SOMEDAY, AND I SAID TO MY
SOMEDAY, AND I SAID TO MY
MANAGER, HEY, IF THEY MAKE ONE,
ID LOVE TO JUST AUDITION FORNE,
ID LOVE TO JUST AUDITION FOR
THIS.
THIS.
AND HERE WE ARE.
AND HERE WE ARE.
>> WOW.
>> WOW.
>> IT JUST KIND OF CAME THROUGH
AND I DIDNT REALLY THINK TOOUGH
AND I DIDNT REALLY THINK TOO
MUCH OF IT, AND THEN JUST KIND
MUCH OF IT, AND THEN JUST KIND
OF WENT WITH IT WHEN IT CAME
OF WENT WITH IT WHEN IT CAME
AROUND.
AROUND.
IT WAS JUST A WHIRLWIND FROM
THEN ON.UST A WHIRLWIND FROM
THEN ON.
Fitz-Henley, immediately drawn to Meghan’s captivating personality, reveals that she was so intrigued by the prospect of portraying the soon-to-be royal that she told her manager she’d jump at the chance to audition if a movie about the couple ever came to fruition.
Fraser, on the other hand, admits that the opportunity landed on his plate unexpectedly, but the experience has been nothing short of a whirlwind ever since.
>> WHAT IS THE ACCENT YOU HAVE?
>> WHAT IS THE ACCENT YOU HAVE?
>> SCOTTISH.
>> SCOTTISH.
>> KATHIE LEE IS GOING TO
>> KATHIE LEE IS GOING TO
SCOTLAND, BY THE WAY.
SCOTLAND, BY THE WAY.
>> THREE WEEKS TO DO A FILM
>> THREE WEEKS TO DO A FILM
THERE.
THERE.
WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
>> CENTRAL SCOTLAND.
>> CENTRAL SCOTLAND.
>> IS THAT YOUR HAIR COLOR?
>> IS THAT YOUR HAIR COLOR?
>> IM A NATURAL BRUNETTE.
>> IM A NATURAL BRUNETTE.
The actors’ dedication to their roles is evident in their preparation process. Fitz-Henley, a natural brunette, dyed her hair to match Meghan’s signature dark locks.
>> DID YOU READ UP TO GET INTO
>> DID YOU READ UP TO GET INTO
CHARACTER?
CHARACTER?
THERES NOT A WHOLE BUNCH ON
THERES NOT A WHOLE BUNCH ON
MEGHAN OUT THERE.
MEGHAN OUT THERE.
>> I WATCHED AND REWATCHED
>> I WATCHED AND REWATCHED
WHATEVER I COULD FIND.
WHATEVER I COULD FIND.
LUCKILY SHES A FABULOUS WRITER,
WROTE HER THOUGHTS ABOUT THINGS
WROTE HER THOUGHTS ABOUT THINGS
THAT WERE PERTINENT TO OUR
THAT WERE PERTINENT TO OUR
STORY, SO THERE WERE THINGS THAT
STORY, SO THERE WERE THINGS THAT
I COULD TAKE IN.
I COULD TAKE IN.
AND THEN YOU TRUST YOURSELF AS
AND THEN YOU TRUST YOURSELF AS
AN ARTIST TO FILL THINGS IN.
AN ARTIST TO FILL THINGS IN.
To fully embody her character, Fitz-Henley immersed herself in all things Meghan. She diligently watched and rewatched every available interview and public appearance of the actress, absorbing her mannerisms, speech patterns, and personality traits. She also drew inspiration from Meghan’s writing, finding her thoughts and perspectives to be invaluable resources for understanding the woman behind the public persona.
>> WAS THERE INSTANT CHEMISTRY
>> WAS THERE INSTANT CHEMISTRY
BETWEEN THE TWO OF YOU?
BETWEEN THE TWO OF YOU?
>> I DIDNT LIKE HIM AT ALL.
>> I DIDNT LIKE HIM AT ALL.
NO, NO, NO.
NO, NO, NO.
THERE WAS, YEAH.
THERE WAS, YEAH.
>> IT WAS NICE — WE WERE LIKE
>> IT WAS NICE — WE WERE LIKE
THE LAST OF THE DAY WE JUST
THE LAST OF THE DAY WE JUST
HAPPENED TO GO TO LUNCH AFTER
HAPPENED TO GO TO LUNCH AFTER
THE AUDITION, NOT KNOWING WE
THE AUDITION, NOT KNOWING WE
WOULD GET THE ROLES.
WOULD GET THE ROLES.
IT WAS NICE TO JUST GO TO LUNCH
IT WAS NICE TO JUST GO TO LUNCH
AND WE GOT ON, AND THEN A WEEK
AND WE GOT ON, AND THEN A WEEK
LATER WE HEARD, AND THEN IT WAS
LATER WE HEARD, AND THEN IT WAS
LIKE —
LIKE —
Fortunately, the on-screen chemistry between Fitz-Henley and Fraser seems to have come naturally. Fitz-Henley jokingly recalls their first encounter, stating she didn’t like Fraser initially. However, she quickly clarifies, revealing that they hit it off immediately. The pair even shared a casual lunch after their audition, unaware that they would soon be cast as the iconic couple.
>> NOW, THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A LOVE
STORY., THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A LOVE
STORY.
IN THE LIFETIME MOVIES, YOU
IN THE LIFETIME MOVIES, YOU
DONT REALLY SEE MUCH, BUT IS
THERE ANY CONTROVERSY, IS THERE
THERE ANY CONTROVERSY, IS THERE
ANYTHING BREWING, OR IS IT JUST
ANYTHING BREWING, OR IS IT JUST
STRAIGHT UP LIKE A BEAUTIFUL
STRAIGHT UP LIKE A BEAUTIFUL
LOVE STORY?
LOVE STORY?
>> YES, YES.
>> YES, YES.
THE ROMANCE SIDE OF IT, BUT I
THE ROMANCE SIDE OF IT, BUT I
REALLY DONT WANT TO TELL THE
REALLY DONT WANT TO TELL THE
KIND OF STUFF THAT THEY DONT
KIND OF STUFF THAT THEY DONT
WANT TO BEAT AROUND THE BUSH
WANT TO BEAT AROUND THE BUSH
WITH A LOT OF STUFF AS WELL, IN
WITH A LOT OF STUFF AS WELL, IN
TERMS OF HARRY COMING OUT WITH
TERMS OF HARRY COMING OUT WITH
THE STATEMENT THE WAY THE MEDIA
THE STATEMENT THE WAY THE MEDIA
MADE MEGHAN AND STUFF LIKE THAT.
MADE MEGHAN AND STUFF LIKE THAT.
WE DISCUSS THAT IN THE MOVIE AND
WE DISCUSS THAT IN THE MOVIE AND
STUFF.
STUFF.
While the film centers on the couple’s whirlwind romance, it doesn’t shy away from addressing some of the real-life challenges they’ve faced. The actors hint at the inclusion of Prince Harry’s public defense of Meghan against negative media scrutiny, suggesting that the film will delve into the complexities of their relationship beyond the fairytale facade.
>> WHATS THE QUALITY YOU FOUND
IN THE PEOPLE THAT YOURE FOUND
IN THE PEOPLE THAT YOURE
PLAYING THAT YOU ADMIRED THE
PLAYING THAT YOU ADMIRED THE
MOST?
MOST?
>> I LOVE MEGHANS CONFIDENCE.
>> I LOVE MEGHANS CONFIDENCE.
SHES JUST SUCH A WONDERFUL
SHES JUST SUCH A WONDERFUL
EXAMPLE FOR WOMEN IN THAT —
YEAH, ITS INSPIRING. THAT —
>> AND YOU?
>> AND YOU?
>> HE SEEMS VERY ENDEARING AND A
>> HE SEEMS VERY ENDEARING AND A
VERY RELATABLE GUY.
VERY RELATABLE GUY.
When asked about the qualities they admire most in the individuals they portray, Fitz-Henley points to Meghan’s inspiring confidence as a role model for women. Fraser, on the other hand, sees Prince Harry as an endearing and relatable figure.
>> LOOK AT THE TWO OF YOU.
>> LOOK AT THE TWO OF YOU.
ITS GOING TO BE A HUGE HIT.
ITS GOING TO BE A HUGE HIT.
YOU GUYS WILL PROBABLY HAVE 23
YOU GUYS WILL PROBABLY HAVE 23
MILLION PEOPLE WATCHING YOU,
With an engaging storyline, talented cast, and a captivating real-life romance at its core, “Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance” promises to be a captivating watch for fans of the royal family and romantics alike. The film offers a glimpse into the lives of one of the world’s most talked-about couples, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating the upcoming royal wedding.
