Meghan Markle Reclaims the Narrative With a Joyful Social Media Return

Meghan Markle was once the most trolled person in the world. Now, she’s back on social media — not to defend, but to delight.

And unlike the tightly controlled narratives of royal life or the glossy edits of their Netflix docuseries, this space is different: looser, livelier, and unmistakably hers.

What Was Said

'It’s my space and my channel for joy. That is the intention of my handle,' Meghan said.

'For me, it was a great way to get my voice back,' she continued.

'It's a fine line,' the duchess admitted on the podcast, 'but it’s also setting up boundaries—which I would say to anyone no matter what you’re going through, what your experience has been. You set boundaries of where you’re comfortable and it’s OK to say no.'

'So it’s also a really great reminder that with all the noise or whatever people do, there’s still a whole life—a real, authentic, fun life—that’s happening behind the scenes. I’m just grateful that now, being back on social as well, I have a place where I can share it on my own terms.'

How We Got Here

The contrast is stark. Once vilified in headlines, now curating joy on her own terms.

Meghan and Prince Harry shared a rare photo with both kids Archie and Lilibet in the U.K. Getting back on social media has been 'liberating,' according to Meghan.

Her Instagram handle has racked up more than 4 million followers since its launch on New Year's Day. The account offers glimpses into Meghan and Harry’s world that fans didn’t even see in their previously released docuseries.

New Year's Eve, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex included an image of their '2019 in review' Instagram video. In 2019, the couple brought Archie, then 3 months old, on their Royal tour of South Africa, during which they met Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

What’s On the Feed

The handle includes insights on their romance, like their Beyoncé and James Taylor concert outings, anniversary tributes with never-before-seen wedding photos, and stories of how Harry brought Meghan cupcakes on their second date in 2016.

It also features peeks into their life as parents, with the mom of two posting home videos and photos of Archie and Lili. Clips from the family’s trip to Disneyland appear, though Meghan often shields their faces from the camera to protect their privacy.

For Lilibet’s 5th birthday, she posted further proof of her daughter's status as Harry's mini me. For her 4th, it was a throwback video of herself dancing in the delivery room — a moment she clarified: 'By the way, that wasn’t yesterday—that was four years ago.'

Other moments include Prince Archie enjoying fresh strawberries on Valentine's Day 2025, Princess Lilibet playing a game with her mom's friend in early 2025, and Harry and Princess Lilibet sharing a moment on a boat ride in March 2025. In April 2025, Meghan and Princess Lilibet enjoyed time in the garden while Prince Archie examined the roses.

The Other Side

While Meghan can control how she posts about her life or promotes her lifestyle brand As Ever, she can’t control what’s said about her and Harry online, including reports about his rift with the royal family.

'I was the most trolled person in the entire world. Now I’m still here,' Meghan said during an April visit with students from Australia’s Swinburne University of Technology.

The Reaction

Meghan shared on an episode of The Jamie Kern Lima Show in April 2025 that she is done with the prove it game, adding, 'I am just so done with the prove it game.'

She also told The New York Times in April 2025, 'Don’t they know my life hasn’t always been like this?' and mused, 'If I could've have kept a secret like that, I mean, impressive.'

Sources

• How Meghan Markle Is Pulling Back the Curtain on Her Private World — E! News