The only “truly authentic” thing Meghan Markle, who is the Duchess of Sussex, has done since leaving the royal family is return to acting, according to a source
Prince Harry is said to want Meghan Markle “to do whatever brings her joy” — following her return to acting.
The Duchess of Sussex is set to play herself in film Close Personal Friends, being recorded for Amazon MGM Studios in Pasadena, Los Angeles, at the moment. The role is her first step back into the industry after an eight-year absence, since which time she married Prince Harry — and left the royal fold.
But that was Harry’s real profession — other than military roles — and Meghan’s return to acting had raised questions about where it left her husband. A friend, though, has said: “Prince Harry is, of course, really supportive and quite simply wants Meghan to do whatever brings her joy.”
Yet, with Harry so far unable to return to his royal duties, Meghan’s new venture has been criticised by some. Sarah Vine, a newspaper columnist, has questioned whether Meghan’s return to fame will irk 41-year-old Harry. She wrote: “Will it rankle to see his wife soaring to new heights of fame (and no doubt fortune) while he remains rather constrained in his options? Shooting schedules can be demanding, requiring long periods away from home, plus there’s all the inevitable publicity.”
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But Ms Vine, a journalist with vast experience, noted the decision is “a good one” for Meghan herself. She called it “a power move” in her lively opinion column for the Daily Mail.
“It’s a power move by the duchess, and a good one. The power of a great movie is not to be underestimated… It’s also the first thing she’s done since leaving royal life that feels truly authentic. Let’s face it, no one really believes that she makes her own jam, dries her own rose petals, or actually eats any of the sickly-sweet calorie-laden treats she shoves down viewers’ throats,” Ms Vine added.
Yet, the columnist suggested Harry is still “searching for his purpose” in America. That is despite his Netflix programme Polo, which was broadcast last year and into 2025. The documentary saw the prince offer “an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look into the passion and determination driving some of the world’s elite polo players” — but the reviews were largely negative.
Source: Mirror
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