Prince Harry's Girlfriend Meghan Markle Overwhelmed by Media Frenzy, Takes Time Off from 'Suits'

Just days after the big romantic reveal that Prince Harry of Wales is secretly dating the "Suits" actress Meghan Markle, the 35-year-old star has asked to take time off from the show. It is speculated that the intense media coverage and harassment have led to the decision.

According to Page Six, Markle requested to skip filming the show in Toronto this week because of "something important." Although the actress has kept mum about the reason behind the leave, some believe that Markle is seeing lawyers to handle her crazy rise to fame due to the royal romance.

The harassment and abuse surrounding the actress have gone so extreme that in an unprecedented move, the Kensington Palace recently released a statement on behalf of Prince Harry regarding the couple's relationship.

The statement revealed that members of the media have attempted to break into Markle's residence and bribed the actress' former boyfriends for private details, among other harassments. Prince Harry also condemned the racist and sexist undertones of the media coverage referring to his new girlfriend.

The bold statement from Kensington Palace is solid proof that the couple is indeed dating. The relationship between Prince Harry and Markle began after the two met at a charity event in Toronto last May. The couple's secret relationship was finally confirmed when the two are spotted wearing similar friendship bracelets that each has been wearing for months, according to the Daily Mail.

This secret love affair had flourished under the radar, as PEOPLE reported. Prince Harry has even introduced Markle to the Royal Family already. This sparked speculations that a royal engagement might happen in the near future.

How will Markle's appearance on "Suits" be affected by her royal romance? Is her time-off from the show permanent? Stay tuned for more details.