Meghan Markle is exploring a potential return to acting as her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, settle into school in the United Kingdom, according to reports from multiple media outlets. The Duchess of Suss*x is reviewing various entertainment opportunities while balancing her ongoing charitable activities and lifestyle brand, As Ever.
The mother of two is reportedly looking at scripts, meeting with writers and creatives, and evaluating new projects following her family’s relocation back to Britain. While representatives for the Duke and Duchess of Suss*x have declined to comment directly on specific script offers, sources close to the couple confirm that entertainment inquiries have increased.
“Her diary is full. It’s the kids, As Ever, acting and then supporting good causes in whatever time she has left over,” a source familiar with the situation told Hello! Magazine. “The children are a bit older, they are both in school full time… She is able to now stick her head above the parapet a little bit more. It’s a case of having a little bit more time to re-look at her original career, her vocation as an actor.”
From Legal Drama Star to Royal Life and Back
Before marrying Prince Harry on May 19, 2018, Meghan was widely known for her role as paralegal Rachel Zane in the hit USA Network legal drama series Suits. She starred in the show for seven seasons, completing her final episode on April 25, 2018, before officially stepping away from her acting career to transition into working as a senior member of the British royal family.
Following her move to California in 2020 after she and Prince Harry stepped down from their official royal duties, Meghan focused on production and non-scripted media projects. She hosted the Netflix lifestyle series With Love, Meghan, which launched her brand As Ever, and appeared as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia.
In late 2025, the Duchess took her first step back toward narrative screen work by filming a cameo appearance as herself in the Amazon MGM comedy film Close Personal Friends, which stars Lily Collins and Brie Larson. Sources close to that production noted that the brief role served as a gentle way to test the waters of returning to a film set.
Extended Move to the UK and Future Plans
The renewed focus on acting coincides with an extended move back to the United Kingdom for the Suss*x family after spending six years residing in Montecito, California. Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled in school in the UK, establishing a new daily routine for the household.
Despite the extended relocation and the active exploration of new film and television scripts, the family maintains their primary property in California, and their production banner, Archewell, remains operational. Neither Meghan nor Prince Harry has officially confirmed the exact titles or production companies attached to the new acting projects currently under review, but industry insiders maintain that the Duchess is ready to evaluate scripts that match her schedule and creative interests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meghan Markle officially returning to acting?
Meghan Markle is actively exploring acting offers, reading scripts, and meeting with creatives, but no official starring role has been formally confirmed yet.
What was Meghan Markle’s last major acting role?
Meghan played Rachel Zane in the legal drama series Suits for seven seasons, leaving the show in early 2018 prior to her marriage to Prince Harry.
What role did Meghan play in her recent film cameo?
Meghan filmed a cameo appearance playing a fictionalized version of herself in the Amazon MGM comedy film Close Personal Friends.
Why are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle moving back to the UK?
The Duke and Duchess of Suss*x returned to the UK for an extended period so that their children, Archie and Lilibet, could attend school in Britain and establish a regular routine close to family.
Will Meghan and Harry sell their California home?
No, the couple plans to retain their home in Montecito, California, while spending an extended period living in the United Kingdom.
