MTV Cashes In On Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Romance With New Show

MTV is reportedly cashing on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s romance by launching a new reality TV show.

“The Royal World” series will follow the real-life drama of the pedigreed and privileged around the world. More specifically, the show will focus on the unscripted lives of nine young royals and aristocrats.

“The series will have inside access to the cast’s lavish homes and elite circles and will explore the lives of the pedigreed and privileged; including the ups and downs of life as 20-somethings finding their way in the world,” the network’s description read.

MTV’s new show will have a total of six hour-long episodes. The official cast members have not yet been named. But the royals and aristocrats reportedly come from Nigeria, United Kingdom, Ireland, Russia, Australia, and one that is royally connection to America.

Craig Orr, the vice president for commissioning and development at MTV International, said that it is the fans’ growing interest on Prince Harry and Markle that inspired them to create a show such as “The Royal World.”

“Meghan falling for Prince Harry, marrying into the royal family, and her blossoming friendship with the Queen has captivated the nation. Our intrigue and obsession with all things regal have well and truly been reignited. The Royal World’s veritable melting pot of global aristocrats will show what it really means to be young and royal,” said Orr (via Daily Mail).

Kerry Taylor, executive vice president of youth and music, and co-head of MTV International added, “MTV has a deep-rooted history of shining a light on original characters and unique subcultures. ‘The Royal World’ brings this to a whole new level. From shores around the globe to royal mansions, we celebrate great stories everywhere they are. I can’t wait for the world to meet our new ‘royal family.’”

“The Royal World” is scheduled to premiere in the United States, England, and 180 other countries across the globe later this year.