Meghan Markle has received major backing from Netflix’s co-chief executive Ted Sarandos.

Mr Sarandos hailed the influence the Duchess of Sussex holds and celebrated her and Prince Harry’s record-breaking debut documentary for the streaming platform.

He said: “One thing we learned early with Meghan… she has remarkable influence—remarkable.

“So when we did the documentary on her and Harry, the trailer, when we ran the trailer announcing it, people… hundreds of people… broke down every frame of the trailer.

“The $20 shoes that she got from … a village that was making these shoes sold out all over the world.

“And the $1,500 blanket that was on the chair sold out all over the world. She has incredible power and influence. “

The Netflix co-CEO continued: “And by the way, the documentary itself, was also one of the most watched documentaries we’ve ever had.

“So it was very it was successful in every measure. Now I don’t think that you can have a consumer products business if you don’t have a great entertainment business. So that’s got to come first.”

Last month, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle confirmed, alongside Netflix, that their partnership will continue past 2025.

The extension of the creative partnership through Archewell Productions will include a multi-year, “first look deal for film and television projects”.

Meghan said regarding the deal: “We’re proud to extend our partnership with Netflix and expand our work together to include the As Ever brand.

“My husband and I feel inspired by our partners who work closely with us and our Archewell Productions team to create thoughtful content across genres that resonates globally, and celebrates our shared vision.”

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex signed a highly lucrative deal with the streaming giant in 2020 after stepping down as working members of the Royal Family.

The agreement, valued at £75m over five years, had an expiration date of 2025 and the new deal is on greatly reduced terms.

As part of the deal, the streaming company is also advancing their partnership with Meghan’s lifestyle brand As Ever and extending the current product range.

A source close to the Sussex told Newsweek regarding As Ever: “The company continues to go from strength to strength.

“The huge demand right from the outset maybe caught us a little off-guard, but it’s testament to the support she has and the quality of the product being made.

“There’s still work to be done in ensuring the supply can meet the demand, but one thing the Duchess has been clear on since the very start, she won’t compromise on the quality, just to increase availability.”