In the wake of Senator Dianne Feinstein's passing, the political landscape of California has been rife with speculation and anticipation. Among the names floated as potential successors to Feinstein's seat was none other than Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. While Governor Gavin Newsom ultimately appointed Laphonza Butler to the position, the mere mention of Meghan's name in political circles has reignited discussions about her possible ambitions in the realm of U.S. politics.

Sources close to Meghan have indicated that she harbors aspirations to run for office someday. The Duchess's interest in politics is said to be profound. "Meghan is interested in politics more than anything else,” a friend revealed. “That’s where she believes her power is but she has had to focus on making money.” The same source also mentioned that while Meghan's influence could be significant in the political arena, some citizens remain skeptical about the possibility of her transitioning into civil service. “I don’t think you can take Meghan seriously,” one source opined.

The speculation surrounding Meghan's political ambitions isn't new. Royal expert Nick Bullen has previously stated that he believes Meghan hopes to be on a ballot in the future. He mentioned, "I’ve heard from some very reliable sources that she is writing to people to try and secure political positions." Bullen further elaborated that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex might focus on their individual brands in the future, as "brand Sussex" seems to be on the decline.

Bullen also touched upon the potential implications of Meghan's involvement in U.S. politics on the diplomatic relationship between the U.S. and the U.K. He mused about a scenario where Meghan might host the British royal family at the White House, suggesting it would be a spectacle many would want a front-row seat for.

Meghan's journey from an actress in the legal drama "Suits" to a member of the British royal family has been well-documented. However, Bullen believes her acting days are behind her, unless a significant opportunity arises. "I don’t think there’s a world in which you’ll see Meghan going back into acting unless it’s a major, major movie," he said. He further speculated, "I honestly think she’s much more likely to be playing on a political stage than she is on an acting stage. Unless, of course, maybe Steven Spielberg or Ron Howard offers her a role in some major, major movie, and she’s the big star."