Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appeared together at Sundance, prompting many to wonder what they were doing there. But they had a reason: they were presenting ‘Cookie Queens,’ a documentary produced by Archewell Productions, their own company.
The project follows a group of Girl Scouts during the annual cookie sales season in the United States, an activity that mobilizes thousands of girls and serves as a kind of entrepreneurial bootcamp for children.
The documentary isn’t just about selling cookies; it’s about teamwork, decision-making, ambition, and everything these girls learn as they compete with each other.
Meghan chose a simple, functional look to match Harry’s—no over-the-top glamour or red carpet dresses.
But what stood out the most was the dynamic between them. They appeared comfortable, chatting with those who approached them, free from the tension they sometimes experience at official events.
Harry was in protective mode as usual, watching her every move, while Meghan appeared relaxed and even enjoying the moment. It’s interesting because they’ve been seen more apart than together in public recently, so seeing them like this was almost refreshing.
During the event, Meghan spoke briefly about teamwork, delivering a concise and informal speech.
Archewell Productions remains a work in progress for them. Following the Netflix documentary and other recent projects, ‘Cookie Queens’ appears to align with the narrative of empowering groups that typically receive less attention.
Girl Scouts selling cookies might not seem like explosive content, but when you consider the competition, child leadership, and the pressure to meet goals, things change.
Harry and Meghan are betting on stories that convey a message without being a pamphlet. We’ll see if it works, or if the public is already tired of documentaries with a cause. For now, Sundance provided the platform, and they leveraged it together.