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Harry and Meghan Premiere 'Cookie Queens' at Sundance

1/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, attended the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 24 for the premiere of their documentary Cookie Queens, following Harry's recent testimony in a trial against the Daily Mail publisher.
The documentary, produced by Archewell Productions, follows four Girl Scouts during the cookie-selling season.
They posed with Alysa Nahmias, the film's director, and Eugene Hernandez, the Sundance festival director.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1978 as the Utah/US Film Festival, the Sundance Film Festival aimed to promote independent filmmakers. Over the decades, it evolved into a major platform for Hollywood celebrities, reflecting the growing influence of celebrity culture in film. In 2026, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's documentary on Girl Scouts' cookie sales showcased this trend, emphasizing media's role in youth empowerment and social change.

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Story summary

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, attended the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 24 for the premiere of their documentary Cookie Queens, following Harry's recent testimony in a trial against the Daily Mail publisher.
The documentary, produced by Archewell Productions, follows four Girl Scouts during the cookie-selling season.
They posed with Alysa Nahmias, the film's director, and Eugene Hernandez, the Sundance festival director.

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