Meghan Markle gears up for a big spotlight comeback with her upcoming Netflix show, leaving Prince Harry grappling with the implications on his royal life. The Duchess of Sussex ushered in the year with her grand plan to return to the spotlights in a big way. On January 1, 2025, the star made her return to Instagram, after previously forfeiting her private account with 3 million followers to create a joint account with her husband following her 2018 royal wedding.
This return to social media, and the spotlight marks a turning point for the couple, who bid farewell to their joint social media page, Sussex Royal following Megxit. However, like Megxit, this spotlight comeback may have some royal implications Harry may not be too prepared to handle. Speaking to Radar Online, a source claimed this reality has left Prince Harry conflicted, torn between staying by his wife Meghan Markle’s side or making a royal family comeback. The source divulged,
“Meghan is stepping into the new year with a fresh sense of energy. With her show set to air soon, feedback from those who’ve previewed it suggests she might have a blockbuster on her hands.”
The Royal Family May Want Nothing to Do With Meghan Markle If Her Brand Succeeds
Going further, the source claimed this imminent success could “raise eyebrows among the royals,” who won’t be so pleased to see her become a stronger brand. By implication, the royal family may not be so keen on seeing Meghan Markle if she ever chooses to join Prince Harry, her husband’s reconciliatory efforts upon her return to the spotlight. The source noted that the chances of the Suits alum joining the royal comeback would become even slimmer after the release of her Netflix show, With Love, Meghan. They divulged,
“Also, she’ll have very little time to spare to make trips over the Atlantic with Harry to help him heal the rift with his family. He’s really panicking that her show could spell the end of his chances of getting back in the fold.”
Explaining further, the source pointed out how the successes of her upcoming Netflix show could open new avenues for Meghan Markle, plunging her deeper into the spotlight. They cited the growing interest in a tell-all memoir by Meghan following the success of Harry’s Spare. Additionally, the Duchess of Sussex could potentially launch her own lifestyle magazine, which is in line with her goals of becoming a lifestyle guru, on par with the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow and Martha Stewart, further skyrocketing her brand. The source added,
“As she approaches 2025, she’s determined to make it her most successful year yet, aiming to silence her critics and truly excel.”
The actress-turned-royal got off to a good start in 2025 with the launch of her Instagram page which attracted over 1.5 million followers within days. However, her spotlight comeback plans were derailed in the wake of the LA wildfires which forced Meghan Markle to postpone the Netflix show, from the initial January 15 release date to March 4, 2024. Although the move earned the 43-year-old and the streamer backlash, the resulting publicity has led to growing anticipation, setting it up for imminent success.
