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.”
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.
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker
The couple appeared to get the party going at Disneyland before sharing a sweet kiss as the clock struck midnight.
Scott Disick & Reign Disick
Meanwhile, Kourtney's ex counted down with their 10-year-old son Reign.
Hailey Bieber
The Rhode Beauty CEO closed out the new year in the best way: with In-N-Out and a dirty martini.
Rihanna
The Fenty Beauty founder kept it casual by counting down the seconds 'til 2025 from home.
Ariana Madix
The Vanderpump Rules star and her boyfriend Daniel Wai shared a smooch at midnight.
Lucy Hale
The Pretty Little Liars alum got cheeky on a boat this New Year's Eve.
Alix Earle
Alix got a head start on her resolutions as she worked up a sweat during the last few moments of 2024.
Scheana Shay
The Vanderpump Rules alum stood alongside friends Lance Bass and Cortney Erin during this year's celebrations.
Jordyn Woods and Karl Anthony Towns
The model and NBA player soaked up some vitamins right before 2025 officially arrived.
Cardi B
The "Money" singer appeared to show off her moves at a club on NYE.
Simone Biles
The Olympic gymnast received her flowers one last time in 2024 from her hubby Jonathan Owens. But there's no doubt that there's much more where that came from in the New Year.
Victoria Justice
The Nickelodeon alum had a low-key celebration at home to welcome the new year.
Kyle Cooke
The Summer House star had one last gym sesh before the end of 2024, and even gave fans a sneak peek into his 2025 goals.
Emmy Rossum
It was a family affair for this Shameless alum as she rang in 2025 with her parents.
Lindsay Lohan
The Our Little Secret actress—who lives in Dubai—had quite the view during the turn of the year.
Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell
The couple welcomed 2025 by dancing the night away in London.
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes
The "Cowboys Cry Too" singer was all smiles with boyfriend Chase Stokes in a snap that looked straight off the shores of the Outer Banks.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom
The couple had a very zen end to 2024 as they rang in the new year from Tokyo.
Anya Taylor-Joy
The Queen's Gambit actress proved she had a night to remeber with a snap of her friend circle's muddied shoes.
Sofia Vergara
The Modern Family actress posted a cheeky snap before ringing in 2025.
Alexandra Daddario
Looking forward to what's ahead, the Baywatch actress enjoyed a scenic New Year's Eve abroad.
Dua Lipa
Cheers! The "Houdini" singer looked absolutely magical as she clutched a drink ahead of the new year.