Meghan Markle has made a huge return to Instagram, launching her account on New Year’s Day with a calmbeach video filmed near her Montecito, California home.
The video, shot by her husband, Prince Harry, captures the Duchess of Sussex in a carefree moment, running barefoot on the sand towards the waves.
In the footage, keeps her back to the camera as she approaches the water. She eventually stops, bends down, and traces “2025” in the sand, before giggling and jogging away. Dressed in an all-white outfit, she radiates a sense of joy and simplicity in the brief clip.
Markle’s return to the social media platform was met with immediate support from celebrities who all “liked” the post. Despite the attention, she has chosen to disable comments on the video, maintaining a level of privacy amidst her public reappearance.
The Duchess’s new Instagram account quickly gained traction, boasting thousands of followers shortly after she posted the video. However, Markle has yet to follow any other users, perhaps signaling a more curated and controlled approach to her social media presence.
Her profile photo, a black-and-white image featuring her smiling with her hair down, adds a personal touch to her return.
Markle’s reentry into the Instagram world marks a significant moment for her and her followers, who eagerly anticipate what she will share next.