By Molly Claire Goddard
7:37am PST, Nov 10, 2025
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According to royal expert
Richard Fitzwilliams, Meghan Markle's Hollywood comeback might intrigue her in-laws. "I suspect members of the royal family will be amused that Meghan has gone back to acting, we don't know for how long," the commentator told
Daily Express.
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Meghan Markle's time in The Firm may give her a leg up. "Being part of the royal family involves theatre," Richard Fitzwilliams said. "They might well reflect that she [Meghan] didn't play her part as a senior working royal for very long and then wreaked havoc on the unique family, which she was part of, for personal gain."
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After an eight-year break from acting, Meghan Markle signed on to play herself in the upcoming comedy Close Personal Friends starring Lily Collins, Brie Larson and Jack Quaid.
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While it's unclear if Meghan Markle will make a full return to the industry,
Prince Harry has her back. "
Prince Harry is, of course, really supportive and quite simply wants Meghan to do whatever brings her joy," a source told
The Sun.
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However, public relations expert
Renae Smith thinks Meghan Markle's return to the screen isn't in her brand's best interest. "From a PR standpoint, it feels more like a headline
grab than a professional reinvention," she told
Daily Express. "Strategically, it's confusing too. She's spent the past couple of years trying to reposition herself as a businesswoman and philanthropist, then as an influencer/lifestyle brand. But definitely not a performer. This move muddies the narrative. Is she building a brand, or chasing relevance? My guess is she's going for 'anything that will get attention.'"
