Meghan Markle Hits Major Instagram Milestone Just One Day After Unveiling Account

Mar. 15, 2025

Meghan Markle at the Paley Gala honoring Tyler Perry in Los Angeles on Dec. 4, 2024.Photo:Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty

Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty

Meghan Markle’s namesake Instagram account has attracted 1 million followers in the first 24 hours since she published her first post.

On Jan. 2, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, garnered 1 million followers on her@meghanInstagram page that she launched on New Year’s Day. A click into the page’s “About this account” tab revealed that the verified account was created in June 2022, though Meghan didn’t post for the first time until Jan. 1.

After several years away from social media, a source says Meghan is “excited” to make her Instagram comeback, where she plans to spread “joy” and share updates on her latest projects.

A close look showed that Meghan’s debut post included a relatable social media move — a little practice for the perfect shot! The video opened with footage of Meghan running on the beach towards the sea, and a lookalike “2025” to the one she wrote with her hand in the sand later in the snippet was spotted to the side. The subtle detail hinted that she had attempted at least two takes to get it just right, with her careful handwriting calling back to her previous job as a calligrapher.

On Jan. 2, the Duchess of Sussex surprised with a second post on her @meghan account and shared the official trailer for her upcoming Netflix series titledWith Love, Meghan. Meghan served as both host and executive producer for the lifestyle show, which will premiere in eight episodes on Jan. 15.

“With Love, Meghan” on Netflix.Courtesy of Netflix

Courtesy of Netflix

“I have been so excited to share this with you! I hope you love the show as much as I loved making it,” Meghan wrote below the video. “Wishing you all a fantastic new year! Thanks to our amazing crew and the team@netflix. Beyond grateful for the support — and fun! As ever, Meghan.”

“Meghan shares personal tips and tricks, embracing playfulness over perfection and highlights how easy it can be to create beauty, even in the unexpected,” it continued. “She and her guests roll up their sleeves in the kitchen, the garden and beyond, and invite you to do the same.”

Meghan Markle in the official trailer for “With Love, Meghan” on Netflix.Courtesy of Netflix

Shortly aftersplitting officeswithPrince WilliamandKate Middletonin March 2019, Prince Harry and Meghan launched the Instagram profile @SussexRoyal to showcase their royal work with a personal feel. The account stopped being updated after Harry and Meghan stepped back from their royal roles in 2020, and the couple has been logged offline since.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in the official trailer for “With Love, Meghan” on Netflix.Netflix/YouTube

Netflix/YouTube

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“Welcome back@Meghan! Always love capturing these moments together — What a way to start the year!” the photographer captured the portrait of Meghan on his ownInstagrampage.

Meghan toldThe Cutin 2022 that she was “getting back… on Instagram.” However, the outlet reported that she relayed “she was no longer sure she would actually return to Instagram” later in the conversation.

source: people.com