The Duchess of Sussex Returns to Social Media with a Splash

On January 2, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, celebrated a significant milestone as her newly launched Instagram account, @meghan, reached 1 million followers just a day after going live. Although the verified account was created in June 2022, Meghan’s first post appeared on New Year’s Day 2025, marking her return to public social media after several years.

Her inaugural post featured a heartfelt video, shot by Prince Harry, showing Meghan running along a beach near their Montecito, California, home. In the clip, she writes “2025” in the sand, symbolizing a fresh start. PEOPLE reports that the Duchess is enthusiastic about using social media to reconnect with communities globally, sharing updates on her projects, and fostering positive engagement.

The account’s launch follows hints earlier in 2024, when Meghan introduced the American Riviera Orchard profile and website, though neither has posted content yet. Observant fans noticed Meghan’s relatable attention to detail in her debut video—two versions of “2025” appeared in the sand, suggesting a practice run for the perfect shot. This thoughtful touch recalls her past work as a professional calligrapher.

A New Netflix Series, With Love, Meghan

The excitement didn’t stop there. On January 2, Meghan shared a second post—a trailer for her upcoming Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, which she hosts and executive produces. The eight-episode lifestyle show, premiering January 15, offers a blend of practical tips, heartfelt conversations, and moments of joy captured in Montecito.

Set to “Do You Believe in Magic” by The Lovin’ Spoonful, the trailer showcases Meghan gardening, cooking, beekeeping, and enjoying time with friends like Mindy Kaling, Abigail Spencer, and Delfina Blaquier. Prince Harry makes a cameo, warmly embracing Meghan as they share champagne on a sunny patio.

Netflix describes the series as a refreshing take on lifestyle programming, celebrating creativity and connection. The show’s themes harken back to The Tig, Meghan’s beloved lifestyle blog, which she ran from 2014 to 2017 before her engagement to Prince Harry.

A New Chapter on Instagram

Meghan’s return to Instagram comes after years away from the platform. Following her engagement in 2017, she closed her personal account and later transitioned to the joint @SussexRoyal account with Prince Harry, which became inactive in 2020 when they stepped back from royal duties.

While Meghan’s current account doesn’t follow others or allow comments yet, it’s clear her return has been warmly embraced. Photographer Jake Rosenburg, who captured the black-and-white profile photo featured on her page, celebrated her comeback with a heartfelt Instagram tribute.

As Meghan dives back into social media and shares her inspiring new series, 2025 promises to be an exciting year for the Duchess of Sussex.