The royal family reportedly raised concerns about Meghan Markle’s “very sexy” role on “Suits” when she started dating Prince Harry.
“It is tricky because of the monarchy. Her role in ‘Suits’ was very sexy,” the Duchess of Sussex’s former “Suits” co-star Eric Roberts’ wife, Eliza Roberts, told the Daily Mail.
Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane and Patrick J. Adams as Michael Ross kissing in “Suits.”9
The royal family reportedly raised concerns about Meghan Markle’s “very sexy” role on “Suits” when she started dating Prince Harry. (Pictured: Markle and Patrick J. Adams kissing in “Suits.”)Ian Watson/USA Network
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Eliza Roberts, in a light pink gown, and Eric Roberts, in a tuxedo, attend Luxury Gala 2026.9
“It is tricky because of the monarchy. Her role in ‘Suits’ was very sexy,” the Duchess of Sussex’s former “Suits” co-star Eric Roberts’ wife, Eliza Roberts (seen above with Eric), told the Daily Mail.Getty Images for Samira’s Network Luxury Gala 2026
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“Her making love with another man, that was just — they’ve never seen anything like that,” the talent manager, 73, added, referring to Markle’s onscreen romance with Patrick J. Adams, who played Michael Ross.
“She worked so hard to get there. That was just too much. Women don’t give up their jobs for a marriage anymore.”
Eliza said that although she understands Markle’s “intention” by stepping away from her career at the time, the casting director said the As Ever founder “is a young woman who needs to be acting.”
Meghan Markle and Patrick J. Adams embracing on a couch, appearing as their “Suits” characters.9
Eliza said the royal family was not OK with Markle “making love” with her onscreen boyfriend, Patrick J. Adams (seen above with Markle), who played Michael Ross.USA Network
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Patrick J. Adams and Meghan Markle embrace in an intimate moment.9
“That was just — they’ve never seen anything like that,” the talent manager added. (Pictured: Markle and Adams.)©USA Networks/Courtesy Everett Collection
“Meghan is a star,” added Eliza. “From the second you see her, she just has star quality. It doesn’t matter. It was always going to happen.”
Page Six has reached out to Markle’s rep and the royal family for comment but did not immediately hear back.
Markle, 44, portrayed Rachel Zane on the hit USA Network drama for seven seasons until late 2017.
That same year, she became engaged to Harry. They wed in May 2018.
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Cast of Suits including Gina Torres as Jessica, Rick Hoffman as Louis, Meghan Markle as Rachel Lane, Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter, and Patrick Adams as Mike Ross.9
Markle portrayed Rachel Zane on the hit USA Network drama for seven seasons until late 2017. (Pictured: cast of “Suits” Season 1.)Frank Ockenfels/USA Network
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex smiling while attending the 75th NBA All-Star Game.9
That same year, she became engaged to Prince Harry (seen above with Markle at the NBA All-Star Game in 2026) and they got married the following May.Getty Images
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Markle quit acting and focused on her new role as a working member of the royal family and on philanthropic endeavors.
However, the Invictus Games founder, 41, and the former “Archetypes” podcast host quit the royal family in 2020 and moved to the US, where they now reside with their two children: Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.
Last November, Page Six reported that Markle had made her shocking return to acting, joining the cast of “Close Personal Friends,” which stars Jack Quaid, Lily Collins and Brie Larson.
Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane in “Suits.”9
Markle (seen above in “Suits”) quit acting and focused on philanthropic endeavors as a member of the royal family.Ian Watson/USA Network
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arriving for a visit to the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts in Amman, Jordan.9
The Sussexes (seen above arriving at the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts in February) quit the royal family in 2020.Aaron Chown/PA Images/INSTARimages
Meghan Markle in a dark blue strapless gown at the 34th Annual Champions for Children event.9
Last November, Markle made her return to acting, joining the cast of “Close Personal Friends.”Matt Baron/BEI / Shutterstock
Markle will reportedly play herself in the film, which follows two couples, one famous and the other not.
During her first day on set, an insider told People that the “With Love, Meghan” alum made a nice gesture by introducing herself to everyone and by being “very sweet and down-to-earth.”
Aside from “Suits,” Markle has also acted in “General Hospital,” “Horrible Bosses” and “Remember Me.”
