Meghan Markle made a heartwarming return to Instagram on February 4, sharing her first selfie video on her new account, @meghan. In the video, she unboxed Billie Eilish merchandise, including a signed copy of Eilish’s latest album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. Fans quickly noticed a special detail: her black crewneck sweater featured the names of her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, written in white cursive letters near the neckline. Meghan paired the sweater with blue jeans, two gold bracelets, and wore her brown hair down in a natural, makeup-free look.
The video showcased Meghan’s excitement as she explained that she planned to gift the Billie Eilish merchandise to a 15-year-old whose home was damaged in the Los Angeles wildfires in January. Meghan had met the teenager and her mother during a visit to the affected community. The teenager had lost her favorite Billie Eilish T-shirt while escaping the wildfires, and Meghan’s gesture aimed to bring some comfort and joy to the young fan.
Meghan’s new Instagram account marks her return to social media after deleting her personal accounts in January 2018. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had a joint account, @SussexRoyal, which stopped being updated after they stepped back from their senior royal roles in 2020. While Meghan’s new account has seen only a few personal updates, sources close to the couple emphasize that privacy remains a top priority, especially when it comes to their children. A friend of Meghan and Harry revealed that Harry is particularly focused on ensuring the privacy and safety of their kids, referencing the tragic death of Princess Diana in 1997.
Meghan’s Instagram return also comes ahead of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, which is now set to debut on March 4 after being postponed from its original January 15 release due to the wildfires.