
"Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance" premiered in 2018 as a Lifetime television film dramatizing the love story of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Upon release, it garnered mixed reviews, with critics often pointing out its somewhat sanitized and formulaic approach to recent, real-life events. Audiences were intrigued by the romanticized narrative and the portrayals by Parisa Fitz-Henley as Meghan Markle and Murray Fraser as Prince Harry, but many felt the film lacked depth and felt rushed due to the closeness in time to the actual events it depicted.
Over time, the film's reputation has settled into that of a dated relic. As the real-life events surrounding Harry and Meghan have continued to evolve dramatically beyond the film's scope, "Harry & Meghan: A Royal Romance" is now often viewed as a snapshot of a moment just before major controversies and breaks with royal tradition. While it remains a curiosity for those interested in royal biopics, it is not considered a cult classic or an underrated gem, but rather a period piece reflecting early fascination with the couple before their story unfolded further.