Meghan Markle secures new triumph during pivotal week
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The Duchess of Sussex's Instagram account currently has 1.3m followers
The Duchess of Sussex has made a triumphant return to social media, with her new Instagram account @meghan amassing one million followers within 24 hours of her first post.
Meghan Markle, 43, launched the verified account on New Year's Day, though it had been created in June 2022.
The former actress marked her first public Instagram presence in years with two posts: a beachside video and a trailer for her upcoming Netflix series.
Her debut post featured a video captured by Prince Harry, showing the Duchess writing "2025" in the sand at a beach near their Montecito, California home.
The Duchess of Sussex has made a triumphant return to social media, with her new Instagram account @meghan amassing one million followers within 24 hours of her first post.
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The intimate footage was filmed close to where the couple resides with their children Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3.
The personal nature of the video marks a significant moment in Meghan's return to social media, with her husband behind the camera for her first post.
On January 2nd, the Duchess shared her second post - a trailer for her upcoming Netflix series "With Love, Meghan", where she serves as both host and executive producer.
The eight-episode lifestyle show is set to premiere on January 15th.
On January 2nd, the Duchess shared her second post - a trailer for her upcoming Netflix series "With Love, Meghan", where she serves as both host and executive producer.
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"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 alongside the trailer.
She added: "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."
A source close to the Duchess revealed she is "excited" to make her Instagram comeback, where she plans to share updates on her latest projects and spread "joy".
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The @meghan account represents her first active social media presence in several years, marking a new chapter in her public communications.
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This isn't her only recent social media venture, as she launched the American Riviera Orchard profile and website in March 2024.
However, that account has yet to publish any content, with both landing pages remaining unchanged since their creation.
The @meghan account represents her first active social media presence in several years, marking a new chapter in her public communications.