Meghan Markle kicked off 2025 with a bang by returning to Instagram for the first time in seven years. The timing correlates with her upcoming Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, which will feature a cameo by her late dog,

On Jan. 1, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, unveiled a verified Instagram account with the handle @meghan and has amassed 1.4 million followers in the week since. After almost five years away from social media, a source says Meghan is "excited" to make her Instagram comeback, where she plans to spread "joy" and share updates on her latest projects.

Jan. 2 (UPI) -- The Duchess of Sussex is ringing in the New Year with a fresh Instagram account. On Wednesday, Meghan Markle shared her first post in seven years . The video shows Markle at the beach. She runs toward the water and then bends to write 2025 in the sand.