HARRY and Meghan could be laughing all the way to the bank — by creating their own comedy shows.
The couple want to make and sell funny programmes along with dramas and thrillers.
Animations and children’s series could also feature if the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are granted permission to establish a TV and film company.
They have already signed money-spinning deals with streaming channels Netflix and Spotify for documentaries and podcasts.
Now they have filed documents with the UK’s Intellectual Property Office for trademark protection for Archewell Productions.
A source said: “Meghan and Harry’s approach to their TV ambitions has always been serious — but it’s hard to imagine them coming up with the next Only Fools and Horses.”
The papers — issued late last month — seek sole rights to make “motion picture films, televisions series and videos” in all genres.
They also ask for protection for mobile phone apps for the business.
Meghan, 39, made her name as an actress in US legal drama Suits — and the documents, if rubber-stamped, will give freedom to create fiction and non-fiction TV and films.
She and Harry, 36, have already filed documents in the US to trademark their Archewell Foundation for good causes, and Archewell Audio for podcasts.
Their legal team in the States — Cobblestone Lane LLC — is asking for drama copyrights in this country.
The productions will be able to be viewed via all forms of TV and internet devices, with the application covering books and mags.
Pals say Harry and Meg “don’t regret” stepping down as senior royals.
Eugenie’s leap Frog
PRINCESS Eugenie has moved in with her parents Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, royal experts say.
The pregnant royal, 30, and hubby Jack Brooksbank, 34, left Frogmore Cottage for the Royal Lodge in Windsor before Christmas, according to Omid Scobie.
The Sun told last month how the couple returned to Kensington Palace suddenly after six weeks living at Frogmore — loaned to them by Harry and Meghan.
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