Meghan Markle returns to Instagram without Prince Harry as Duchess goes solo

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, has seemingly returned to the spotlight with her own Instagram account

Meghan Markle has seemingly returned to the spotlight as she created her own personal Instagram account to share a message.

The Duchess of Sussex seems to have a new account with the simple handle, 'meghan', and one singular post. However, the account has yet to be verified with a blue tick. The video showed the royal and former actress running along the beach before she bends over to write '2025' in the wet sand.

She could be heard dusting her hands before she laughed and ran past the camera. Prince Harry was nowhere in sight for the actual video but was the one filming the short clip. Comments were turned off on the post but her account has already gained over a 100,000 followers in a short period of time.

Meghan’s solo return to Instagram follows the former Suits actress and husband Harry sharing some festive cheer with their 2024 Christmas card, featuring a joyful family photo. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's card last month showcased a new snap of their children, Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3.

One of the six photos in the greeting captures the kids from behind as they excitedly dash towards their parents. The card depicts Meghan beaming at Archie while Harry greets Lili, affirming his recent remarks about her long, red hair - just like her big brother's. "On behalf of the office of Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Archewell Productions and Archewell Foundation," the card's message read.

The montage also includes five other snaps of Prince Harry, 40, and Meghan, 43, from their visits to Nigeria and Colombia this year. "We wish you a very happy holiday season and a joyful new year," it concluded.

For Royal enthusiasts, it was a rare chance to see the Sussexes' children, who were last seen in the couple's Netflix docuseries 'Harry and Meghan', released in December 2022.
Nearly half a decade after stepping down as senior royals, Harry and Meghan have kept up the tradition of releasing their Christmas card photograph just like other Royal Family members. The 2023 season's greeting featured the Sussexes at the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf—a cheerful snapshot with Harry in a chic black shirt and jacket, and Meghan dazzling in a sophisticated dark green strapless dress.

While fans eagerly await their card each year, the couple has sometimes chosen not to include their children in it. An insider previously informed People earlier that Harry is cautious about publicising his children—not out of secrecy but to shield them from the spotlight and safeguard against threats.

"Harry has been reluctant to show his children publicly, not out of a desire to hide them but to protect their privacy and safety from potential threats." Concern for their normalcy and safety related to abduction fears is paramount for him. "He wants them to lead as normal a life as possible without the fear of kidnapping or harm. Harry is determined to ensure that history doesn't repeat itself," alluding to the tragedy of Princess Diana's passing.

Meanwhile, fans have been wondering about the state of their relationship amid a string of solo appearances. Harry was forced to address cruel claims during an appearance in New York at a prestigious event, where he laughed off any discontent in the marriage and added that he felt 'genuinely' sorry for the trolls, whose "hopes are just built and built, and it doesn’t happen".

Suits actress Meghan and her husband have been busy with their projects, with Meghan gearing up to launch her brand American Rivieria Orchard, while Harry's Invictus Games will take place in February in Vancouver and Whistler in Canada.

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