Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, surprised many people when she rejoined Instagram on New Year’s Day. The former actress was last active on the social media site several years ago. Here is all we know about Meghan Markle’s return to Instagram.

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, announced her return to Instagram on New Year’s Day with a celebratory post on the beach. The former actress Meghan Markle jogged across the sand in an all white outfit with her hair flowing in the wind before writing 2025 in the sand.

Meghan Markle is back on Instagram after a five-year hiatus. The Duchess of Sussex started the new year with her first post on her new solo account, @meghan. For her social media debut, Markle uploaded a video of herself — filmed by her husband, Prince Harry — frolicking on the beach near the royal couple’s home in Montecito, California.