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Meghan Markle Shares Holiday Plans with Kids Archie and Lilibet
Meghan Markle is making her grand return to social media.
Seven years after the Duchess of Sussex bid farewell to her Instagram account following her engagement to Prince Harry, she’s back on the social media app with a brand new personal profile.
In a Jan. 1 video on her new @meghan account, Meghan—donning a white button-down shirt and white capri pants—runs onto the beach and writes “2025” on the wet sand as waves crash ahead, before giving a sweet smile to the camera as she walks out of the scene.
Although her new account marks her first solo profile since shutting down her original in January 2018, the 37-year-old remains part of the @sussexroyal page with her husband, and she also debuted a new Instagram account and website in March 2024 for her new lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard. Despite only providing small glimpses into the new venture, among the products sold will be jams and cookbooks.
As for why she terminated her Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts two months after her engagement to the Duke of Sussex?
“Ms. Markle is grateful to everyone who has followed her social media accounts over the years,” a Kensington Palace representative told HuffPost at the time, “however, as she has not used them for some time, she has taken the decision to close them.”
But it doesn’t seem like Meghan—who shares kids Archie Harrison, 5, and Lilibet “Lili” Diana, 3, with Harry—missed social media at the time. After all, the Suits alum had been subject to major scrutiny from British media since she and Harry tied the knot in 2018.
“The bulk of the bullying and abuse that I was experiencing on social media and online was when I was pregnant with Archie and Lili, and with a newborn with each of them,” she explained at a SXSW Conference panel in March. “To really wrap your head around why people would be so hateful. It's not catty—it's cruel.”
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Meghan, who described that time in motherhood as a “tender and sacred time,” emphasized that protecting herself from the online hate was essential.
"Because I was pregnant, that mammalian instinct just kicked in," she recalled. "You do everything you can to protect your child, and as a result, protect yourself too."
But it seems Meghan was finally ready to make her royal reappearance back on social media in 2025.
Read on to see how other celebs rang in the new year.
Sofia Richie
The model was going for gold in her Christmas decor and coordinating wrapping paper.
Karlie Kloss & Joshua Kushner
The model and her husband lit the candles on their menorah for Hanukkah 2024 with sons Levi, 3, and Elijah, 17 months.
Kylie Jenner
The makeup mogul showered her son Aire Webster with Despicable Me minion plushies under the tree.
Hailey Bieber
The model gave a glimpse into her first Christmas with her and Justin Bieber's son Jack Bieber, sharing a snap of her pajama "cozies" and their breakfast of soft-boiled eggs and caviar.
Chrissy Teigen & John Legend
"Christmas morning in London! Merry Christmas, guys. We love you so much," Chrissy wrote alongside the family pic with kids Luna, Miles, Esti and Wren.
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Tori Spelling
"Love Actually," the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum captioned this photo of herself and kids Liam McDermott, Stella McDermott, Hattie McDermott, Finn McDermott and Beau McDermott. "Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all. Sending love from our family to yours."
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David Beckham & Victoria Beckham
The couple spiced up their Christmas celebrations with kids Brooklyn Beckham, Romeo Beckham, Cruz Beckham and Haper Beckham, as well as daughter-in-law Nicola Peltz.
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Britney Spears
The "Toxic" singer and her youngest son Jayden Federline celebrated Christmas with a sweet reunion.
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Heather Rae El Moussa & Tarek El Moussa
The HGTV stars celebrated the holidays with this hilarious snap featuring kids Taylor, Brayden and a tearful Tristan.
Madonna
The pop icon celebrated "X-mas and Hanukkah all at once" with her family, including daughters Lourdes, Mercy, Stella and Estere.
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Michael Bolton
"Sending warm wishes for a holiday season filled with peace, love, and joy,” the singer wrote . “May the New Year bring health, happiness, and countless moments to cherish. Here’s to fresh starts and beautiful moments in 2025!"
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Gabourey Sidibe
The Precious star rang in her first Christmas as a mom with twins Maya and Cooper.
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Tallulah Willus
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's daughter got the greatest gift of all on Christmas Eve: a lifetime with her new fiancé Justin Acee.
Dua Lipa
The singer's holiday with boyfriend Callum Turner is not an illusion.
Hoda Kotb
The Today cohost got in the holiday spirit with her daughters Hope and Haley as well ex Joel Schiffman.
Billy Joel
"Merry Christmas to All," wrote the Piano Man, "and to All A Good Night!"
Brooke Shields
The supermodel and husband Chris Henchy posed alongside daughters Grier and Rowan.
Reese Witherspoon
"Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!" the actress captioned her snap with kids Ava Phillippe, Deacon Phillippe and Tennessee Toth.
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Brittany Mahomes
While husband Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs took on the Pittsburgh Steelers Dec. 25, his pregnant wife cheered on from home with kids Sterling and Bronze.
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Christian Siriano
The fashion designer attends David Barton and Susanne Bartsch’s 25th annual toy drive at Gym U in New York City.
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Bronwyn Newport, Angie Katsanevas, Mary Cosby & Whitney Rose
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City costars escape the Utah snow to party at DIRECTV’s Christmas at Kathy’s bash in Beverly Hills.
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Larsa Pippen & Marysol Patton
The Real Housewives of Miami costars rock Printfresh pajamas for Marysol's Recharge & Reset holiday pajama party.
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Kourtney Kardashian
The Poosh founder gave fans a glimpse at her holiday decor, which included numerous Christmas trees all around her home, with one upside down.
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Kris Jenner
The Kardashians star is definitely the most interesting to look at while attending Kathy & Nicky Hilton's Annual Holiday Printfresh Pajama Launch Party Benefitting Animal Haven and Camp Cocker Rescue in L.A.
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Jennifer Aniston
The Friends alum showed off her festive Christmas tree, complete with her coveted olive jar ornament.
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Cynthia Bailey & Crystal Kung Minkoff
The Real Housewives stars co-host The Abbey’s 15th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in honor of World AIDS Day benefiting The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation in West Hollywood.
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Kathy Hilton & Nicky Hilton
The mother-daughter duo host the hottest holiday party in the 90210.
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Tarek El Moussa & Heather Rae El Moussa
The lovebirds attend DIRECTV’s Christmas at Kathy’s party benefitting Ronald McDonald House charities.
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Heather Dubrow
The Real Housewives of Orange County star swapped Prada for pajamas during Kathy & Nicky Hilton's Annual Holiday Printfresh Pajama Launch Party.
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Cynthia Bailey
The Bravolebrity is pretty in pink at Kathy & Nicky Hilton's Annual Holiday Printfresh Pajama Launch Party.
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