Meghan Markle Returns to Acting in Significant New Role

Meghan Markle is reportedly poised to resume her acting career after a hiatus of nearly ten years, having secured a role described as "significant." This project is understood to have been a contributing factor in the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's decision to relocate their family back to the United Kingdom. Markle, aged 45, was last seen in a leading acting capacity in 2018, during the final season of the legal drama "Suits." Her last scenes for "Suits" were filmed in 2017, shortly before her marriage to Prince Harry. Although she has made a few on-screen appearances since "Suits" concluded, including participation in the Sussexes' 2022 Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan," she has not undertaken any substantial acting roles. News.com.au's royal correspondent Bronte Coy shared in an interview with BBC Radio 4 that Markle is "excited" about this new "significant" project, indicating that she is ready to step back in front of the cameras. Specific details regarding the nature of this new acting role remain undisclosed. However, People magazine reports that Markle's new role was, at least partially, the impetus for her family's move back to the U.K., an announcement made this week. Markle's departure from her acting career in 2017 was driven by her commitment to her new responsibilities as a member of the British royal family. It has been clarified by sources that neither she nor Prince Harry will be resuming royal duties upon their return to the U.K.; instead, they will be living as private citizens. The relocation announcement for Prince Harry and Meghan, along with their son, was made on August 19. This marks a notable shift for the Duchess, whose acting career was put on hold for her royal commitments. The decision to return to acting, coupled with the move back to the U.K., signals a new chapter for the Sussex family, distinct from their previous royal engagements. The "significant" nature of the role suggests a project of considerable scope or importance, generating anticipation for its eventual reveal and its impact on Markle's public profile and the Sussexes' future endeavors.