On Wednesday, news broke that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning to return to the UK. The couple famously left Harry’s home country in 2020, announcing they would step back from royal duties and start preparing their eventual move to Montecito, California. Many outlets and royal watchers immediately started guessing why they might be coming back. Earlier this summer, the couple had a private visit with King Charles at Highgrove, bringing their children Archie and Lilibet, which seemed to ease some reported tensions between the Sussexes and senior royals. With reports that their kids were already enrolled in UK schools for the September term, was it about giving Archie and Lilibet a classic English education, like the one Harry had at the prestigious boarding school Eton?

According to new reports today, there might be another reason for the surprise move: Meghan’s acting career. It’s easy to forget, after her nearly decade-long role as a royal and lifestyle guru, that Meghan had a long career as a working actor before meeting Harry—most notably, of course, in her starring role as Rachel Zane on the hit legal drama Suits. There have already been hints that the Duchess was keen to return to the screen. While the couple has been closely involved in producing several TV series and films in recent years, including documentaries on topics close to Harry’s heart like polo championships and the Invictus Games, we already knew Meghan would step back in front of the camera with a cameo in the upcoming comedy Close Personal Friends.

But according to The Hollywood Reporter and Variety, Meghan is in “advanced talks” to join the third season of director Guy Ritchie’s hit Netflix show The Gentlemen, which has typically been filmed across various soundstages and locations in the south of England. THR reports that Ritchie and Markle met “through mutual acquaintances”—not surprising, given their connections within Britain’s social elite and the fact that Ritchie has his own nostalgia-themed lifestyle brand, The Cashmere Caveman Company.

While both outlets noted that the news is far from confirmed—Netflix hasn’t publicly announced the show’s renewal yet—it would certainly be a splashy screen return for Markle. Plus, we all know Hollywood loves a comeback.

Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs based on the topic of Meghan Markles reported return to the UK and acting

General Background

1 Is Meghan Markle actually moving back to the UK
While there are reports and rumors about her spending more time in the UK there has been no official confirmation from Meghan or Prince Harry Most reports suggest she is considering a soft return or splitting her time between the US and the UK rather than a permanent move

2 Why is she considering a comeback to acting
Sources suggest she is looking to return to her creative roots After stepping back from royal duties she has been involved in producing but acting is where she originally built her career Its seen as a way to reestablish her independence and professional identity

3 Is she going to return to Suits
There is no official word on her returning to Suits While the show has had a resurgence in popularity a fulltime return is unlikely However a oneoff cameo or guest appearance isnt out of the realm of possibility but its purely speculation at this point

4 Does she need permission from the Royal Family to act again
No Since she and Prince Harry stepped back as senior working royals they are no longer bound by the same constraints They are financially independent and can pursue private careers without the Queens formal approval

Logistics Practicalities

5 If she moves to the UK will her acting work be based there or in the US
It would likely be a mix She would probably work on projects in London and the US The move would be about establishing a UK base but her work would still take her to Hollywood for filming premieres and meetings

6 What kind of acting roles would she likely take
Given her profile she will likely be very selective She might look for highbudget streaming series limited series or film roles that offer complex characterslikely in the drama or thriller genresrather than romcoms or procedural TV

7 How will this affect her and Harrys security arrangements
Security is a major factor As a highprofile public figure she requires a security detail If she