Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made an unexpected debut at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in Utah, attending to promote their latest film project. The couple served as executive producers for the new documentary, Cookie Queen, which offers a coming-of-age narrative focused on four Girl Scouts during the annual cookie-selling season.
A Personal Connection to the Project
During a special screening and premiere event, Meghan Markle took to the podium to express her personal affinity for the film. Reflecting on her own childhood experiences, she revealed that she was a former Girl Scout in California, with her mother, Doria Ragland, acting as her troop leader. "As a former Girl Scout myself, with my mom as my troop leader, I have a personal connection to this film," Meghan stated, highlighting the nostalgic and modern elements of the tradition.
Collaborative Efforts and Production Details
The documentary is directed by Alysa Nahmias, with Archewell Productions—the company founded by Harry and Meghan in 2020—partnering alongside Beautiful Stories and AJNA Films. The couple posed on the red carpet with key figures involved in the making of the film, including Amy Redford, daughter of the late Sundance founder and actor Robert Redford.
Meghan elaborated on their involvement, noting, "I'm proud that all our conversations and collaboration have led to Archewell Productions partnering with this award-winning team to executive produce this captivating documentary. When we first viewed the early footage, it was immediately something we wanted to be involved in." She praised the creative point of view and the humanizing tone of the project.
Background on Archewell Productions
Since its establishment, Archewell Productions has secured a deal with Netflix, releasing several notable projects. These include the documentary Harry & Meghan, which delves into their relationship and departure from royal duties; Heart of Invictus, providing insight into Harry's foundation for veterans; and the lifestyle series With Love, Meghan. This latest venture continues their focus on storytelling with social and personal relevance.
Recent Promotional Activities and Legal Matters
The Sundance appearance followed recent promotional efforts by Meghan, who in April 2025 shared childhood photos of herself selling Girl Scout cookies while launching her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder. She remarked at the time, "Being an entrepreneur can start young. By the way, all these years later and I'm still selling cookies!"
This festival debut occurred just days after Prince Harry took a stand at London's High Court. He and six other celebrities are taking the publishers of The Daily Mail to court over alleged unlawful information gathering spanning three decades. During his testimony, Harry became emotional as he recounted how the press "made my wife's life misery," shedding light on ongoing media controversies.
The surprise appearance at Sundance not only showcased Harry and Meghan's continued involvement in film production but also underscored their commitment to projects with personal significance and broader cultural impact.
