The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly in talks for a role in Guy Ritchie's Netflix series "The Gentlemen", a move that may coincide with the family's planned return to Britain before the end of August. Sources close to the couple have suggested the offer played a significant part in the decision to relocate, with their children Archie and Lilibet enrolled in school from September.
The couple will move to a private, non-royal residence outside London, with the Cotswolds and the Spencer estate at Althorp cited as possible locations. King Charles III was informed of the plans only last weekend but is said to welcome the opportunity to see the family privately. The palace has no interest in a "half-in, half-out" arrangement for the couple, who remain private citizens.
The return follows a turbulent period for their commercial ventures: Netflix ended its partnership with Meghan's lifestyle brand As Ever earlier this year, and Spotify parted ways with Archewell Productions in 2023. Public sentiment remains divided, with a YouGov poll showing only 22 percent of Britons view Meghan favourably, while Harry's security arrangements remain unresolved after a previous legal defeat.