Title: Meghan Markle Reverse-Instagrams Three Years After Royal Exit
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Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has quietly returned to Instagram after nearly three years, reactivating an account that was deleted in 2018, prior to her royal wedding to Prince Harry. Her comeback was marked by a beach-running video uploaded on New Year’s Day, featuring the message "2025" written in the sand.
The @meghan handle, which previously belonged to the now-defunct Sussex Royal account, is back, with Markle embracing her first name. Despite having amassed 290,000 followers in just a few days, she currently follows no one and has turned off comments on her posts.
The Instagram profile, created in 2022, signals Markle’s return to the social media platform, which she used extensively before becoming a senior royal. Notably, under royal protocol, working members of the British royal family are not permitted to maintain personal social media accounts. However, given that Markle and Harry left their royal duties in 2020, this guideline no longer applies.
Her first post, a brief video of her jogging on a beach and leaving the clashes of "2025" in the sand, has sparked speculation about its meaning. Some fans interpret it as a reference to her return to the platform, while others suggest it could indicate a future project or goals.
In her return, Markle joins numerous celebrities who use Instagram to connect with fans, share aspects of their lives, and often, to monetize their influencer status. Whether Markle will use her platform for similar purposes remains to be seen.
Despite the excitement surrounding her return, Markle’s Instagram presence comes amidst rumors of potential financial challenges for the couple. Earlier reports suggested that they may be facing an economic crisis due to their Netflix deal, which they signed after stepping back from their royal duties. The deal, reportedly worth $100 million, has supposedly not delivered the expected content.
Meanwhile, the couple also faces fractures in their image, with several tabloid outlets breaking their silence recently. Responding to these rumors, Prince Harry dismissed them in December, joking, "We have purchased a new house or moved 10-12 times. We have supposedly got divorced 10-12 times. It’s so hard keeping up with the tabloids," a clear acknowledgment of the relentless speculation surrounding their lives.
Markle’s return to Instagram adds another layer to the couple’s evolving public image. As they forge their path outside the royal family, their use of social media platforms like Instagram will likely play a significant role in shaping their narrative.
