Meghan Markle's Suits co-star Wendell Pierce has made a reference to the Duchess of Sussex in the latest episode of the CBS police show Elsbeth which he stars in.

The actor who played Meghan Markle's character's father in Suits has made a joke about the Duchess of Sussex in a new show. In a recent episode of "Elsbeth", aired on Thursday, the show made a playful reference to the Duchess of Sussex through actor Wendell Pierce's character.

Wendell Pierce, who played the dad of Meghan’s character Rachel Zane in the US hit series Suits, referred to the duchess in his new CBS show. The comment is believed to be a dig at the press.

I could tell [her] anything, and it would be okay. I carry [her] heart (I carry it in my heart),” Markle’s friend wrote of their relationship.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will give viewers an "authentic look" at herself in her new Netflix show, according to pal Abigail Spencer. The 43-year-old royal stars in lifestyle series 'With Love, Meghan' with a number of celebrity friends including her former 'Suits' co-star Abigail Spencer,

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex will give viewers an "authentic look" at herself in her new Netflix lifestyle show 'With Love, Meghan', according to her former 'Suits' co-star Abigail Spencer.