Meghan Markle returns to Instagram without Prince Harry as Duchess goes solo
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The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle has seemingly returned to the spotlight and launched her own personal Instagram account - a possible sign she and husband Prince Harry have 'professionally split' in terms of their respective careers. The Duchess seems to have a new account with the simple handle, 'meghan', and one singular post, a video reel. However, the account has yet to be verified with a blue tick. The video showed the royal and former actress running along the beach before she bends over to write '2025' in the wet sand.
She could be heard dusting her hands before she laughed and ran past the camera. Prince Harry was nowhere in sight for the actual video but was reportedly the one filming the short clip. Comments are turned off on the post but her account has already gained over a 100,000 followers in a short period of time.
In January 2018, ahead of marrying Prince Harry, Meghan deactivated her Instagram, Twitter (X) and Facebook accounts, alongside her lifestyle blog The Tig, ahead of becoming part of the Royal Family. Meghan previously hinted at her return to social media in August 2022, telling The Cut: "I'm getting back … on Instagram.".
Meghan's new Instagram account was created in June 2022, around the time of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, and has had one previous username prior to its current handle. The mum-of-two and Prince Harry have an official joint Instagram account, 'sussexroyal', with over 9million followers.
Meghan’s solo return to Instagram follows the former Suits actress and husband Harry sharing some festive cheer with their 2024 Christmas card, featuring a joyful family photo. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's card last month showcased a new snap of their children, Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3.
