In his memoir Spare, Prince Harry offers a candid look into his personal life, including how it felt to watch Meghan Markle in romantic scenes on the legal drama Suits. Meghan played Rachel Zane on the hit show from 2011 to 2018—long before becoming the Duchess of Sussex.

Harry admits in the book that watching those scenes was tough at times. His honesty sheds light on the emotional challenges of dating someone already in the public eye, especially while dealing with intense media scrutiny.

Before marrying Harry, Meghan had a successful acting career, appearing in over 100 episodes of Suits. She left the show in 2018 just ahead of their royal wedding, officially retiring from acting to focus on her new role in the royal family.

During the early days of their relationship, Harry and Meghan kept things private. In their 2022 Netflix docuseries, they shared that their romance started through friends and involved lots of video calls and texts while she continued filming.

Some reports have suggested royal aides tried to influence her final Suits episodes, but nothing has been officially confirmed. The show’s creator said he expected her exit due to her rising public profile and praised how she handled the transition.

Meghan has spoken fondly about her time on the show, highlighting the hard work and long filming days. On her podcast Archetypes, she also reflected on the physical demands of the job, including pressures around hair and appearance.

Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Meghan and Harry have focused on family life in California and launched the Archewell Foundation, supporting mental health, online safety, and social causes. They remain protective of their children’s privacy, sharing only occasional glimpses of Archie and Lilibet.

In Spare, Harry’s reflections on Meghan’s past are honest and vulnerable—showing how love, fame, and royal life have all intersected in unexpected ways.