Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were given secret nicknames by Spotify staff during their time producing podcasts for the streaming giant, royal correspondent Neil Sean has claimed.
The Duchess of Sussex was dubbed ‘Eva’ after a demanding character in the 1955 film ‘Queen Bee’, while Prince Harry was nicknamed ‘Tim Nice But Dim’, referencing Harry Enfield’s famous comedy character.
The couple were unaware of these behind-the-scenes monikers while working on their multi-year deal with Spotify, which ended in 2023 after producing just 12 episodes of the Archetypes podcast.
Meghan’s nickname was inspired by Joan Crawford’s character Eva Phillips in ‘Queen Bee’, a film about a manipulative socialite, according to Sean.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were given secret nicknames by Spotify staff during their time producing podcasts for the streaming giant, royal correspondent Neil Sean has claimed.
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“This wasn’t an engaging pet nickname… like the Joan character, she stung her victims to pieces. This is exactly how staff felt about working alongside her,” Sean told Fox News.
Staff reportedly found it “really difficult” to work with the duchess, citing her bossy demeanour.
Sources said that Meghan, 43, would only “speak to the person at the top” during production.
Prince Harry’s nickname referenced the popular 1990s comedy character ‘Tim Nice But Dim’ which was created by Harry Enfield.
It comes as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex put on a united display at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver on Saturday.
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Tim Nice But Dim became a household name in Britain alongside other Enfield creations such as Kevin the Teenager.
GB News has contacted the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for comment.
It comes as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex put on a united display at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver on Saturday.
The couple shared a passionate kiss at BC Place before Prince Harry stepped away to deliver his speech at the inspiring event.
The event at BC Place marked a significant moment for the couple, representing their first official joint appearance since their tour of Colombia in August.
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Meghan, 43, wrapped in a cream trench coat against Canada’s frosty temperatures, was seen snuggling into her husband throughout the opening ceremony as she watched from the stands.
The star-studded opening ceremony featured performances from an array of international artists.
Katy Perry, Nelly Furtado, Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Noah Kahan delivered heartfelt tributes to the competing athletes.
The event at BC Place marked a significant moment for the couple, representing their first official joint appearance since their tour of Colombia in August.
