Meghan Markle has rejoined Instagram, marking her comeback with a verified account under the handle @meghan. This is her first public appearance on the platform since 2018, when she stepped away from social media after her engagement to Prince Harry.
The Duchess of Sussex’s inaugural post features a video of her running along a beach near Montecito, California, and writing “2025” in the sand. The video, reportedly filmed by Prince Harry, showcases Markle in a carefree and joyful moment, sparking widespread attention. Within hours, the account amassed nearly 670,000 followers, though Markle has not yet commented on her decision to return to the platform.
Markle’s return aligns with her recent entrepreneurial pursuits, including the launch of her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. Her renewed presence on Instagram may serve as a platform for promoting her brand and other ventures.
Advertisement The Duchess originally deleted her personal Instagram account in 2018 after taking on royal duties and becoming engaged to Prince Harry. Before her departure, Markle had been an active user, sharing insights into her life, including posts about her rescue dogs, global travels, and favorite restaurants.
Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, Markle and Prince Harry have pursued independent projects in the US, including their Netflix docuseries. The Duchess has also been vocal about the toll online abuse has taken on her, highlighting the “almost unsurvivable” harassment she faced during her time as a royal.
Speaking on the Teenager Therapy podcast in 2020,
I’m told that in 2019 I was the most trolled person in the entire world, male or female. It’s almost unsurvivable.
Markle shared
She has consistently emphasized the importance of fostering kindness and positivity in the digital age.
Maybe your grandmother used to say it to you, If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. The digital age has almost created a culture where if you don’t have anything cruel to say, don’t say anything at all. And that is fundamentally changing how we move through the world, how we connect with each other.
In a public discussion last year, Markle remarked
Her Instagram comeback is being viewed as both a bold statement and a move to leverage her influence for personal and professional endeavors, potentially setting the stage for new milestones in her career.
Source: Deadline