The fairy tale of marrying a prince and becoming a duchess has long been a dream for many, but for Meghan Markle, the reality of royal life has reportedly been a relentless challenge.

The Duchess of Sussex, who once graced our screens as the paralegal Rachel Zane on the hit TV series Suits, is said to yearn for the days before her royal title and the global scrutiny that came with it.


Millions around the world watched Meghan's transition from Hollywood actress to senior member of the British Royal Family.

Her marriage to Prince Harry in 2018 was a global event, celebrated and scrutinized equally.

However, less than two years into their royal roles, the Sussexes made the unprecedented decision to step back from their duties and move to California.


A source close to the Sussexes recently confided to OK! Magazine that Meghan misses the 'care-free' life she had before her royal engagement.

'Meghan has made no secret of how much she misses her carefree life when she was an actress, and while she’d never change what she has with Harry and the kids, there is a big part of her that she wishes she could just get her old life back,' the source revealed.

‘She loved being in Suits and all the opportunities it gave her. She’d get invited to all the exclusive events and get to hang out with Hollywood A-listers, but there was so much less scrutiny and attention, and there was no pressure on her.’


Meghan's struggles with the media and her quest for privacy have been well-documented.

In a candid moment at a film festival in Texas, she shared her strategy of avoiding social media to protect her mental health.

Adding to the Duchess's challenges, an upcoming German investigative documentary threatens to delve into her past, potentially stirring up more public interest and commentary.

Ulrike Grunewald's documentary for the ZDF network aims to provide an in-depth look at Meghan's life before her royal chapter.

The production team has even travelled to Montecito, California, to speak with Harry and Meghan's neighbours to gain insight into the couple's private life.


However, the project has hit a snag, with the production team pausing to seek legal advice over the content.

‘The team wants to make sure that everything used on Meghan Markle is correct,’ they said.

‘Every detail will be checked and double-checked to ensure that it is legally sound and factually correct.’

In related news, Meghan Markle faced social media backlash after a video surfaced showing her seemingly telling a woman not to stand next to Prince Harry at a polo event.

The widely discussed incident has led some to label the Duchess's behaviour 'rude'. Read more about this news here.

Have you ever longed for a simpler time in your life? How do you balance public and private in your world? Let us know your insights in the comments below.