Harry and Meghan close SussexRoyal charity, apply for 'TV show and movie' trademarks

By Emily Lefroy|

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have formally closed down their charity, SussexRoyal, in another step away from British monarchy.

As a part of their agreement to leave the royal family, Meghan, 38 and Harry, 35, agreed to cease using the word 'royal' in their future branding, meaning they couldn't continue running their charity in its name.

According to People, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have now filed the paperwork required to close the SussexRoyal foundation.

Meghan and Harry at the Mountbatten Music Festival on March 7 in London.
Harry and Meghan have officially closed their charity SussexRoyal (Getty)

However, Travalyst, the sustainable travel initiative the Sussexes launched through SussexRoyal, will continue as an independent non-profit.

The decision to step away from the royal family means Meghan, who previously starred on the TV series Suits, potentially has the freedom to pursue her acting career again. Previously, she starred in the TV series Suits but quit ahead of her wedding to Prince Harry in 2018.

However, a new Daily Mail report suggests the Duchess could make a comeback to our screens, the publication revealing Harry and Meghan applied to trademark the name of their year-to-be-launched charitable organisation Archewell for "television shows and motion picture films."

The Sussexes have been living in LA with their son Archie. Getty Images (PA Images via Getty Images)

According to the report, other potential ventures in their application include "digital entertainment content" including websites focused on physical fitness, and "nutrition, general health and mental health."

Since moving to Los Angeles, the couple have been working on developing Archewell, which is planned to launch in 2021.

The organisation's launch has been delayed until at least next year, due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Earlier this year, Harry and Meghan said: "We look forward to launching Archewell when the time is right."

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