The Duchess of Sussex posted on Instagram again on Sunday. She’s really back! She’s not just saving her IG-posting for big events or promotion. It’s been years since she’s had this kind of outlet to just post cute videos from home or cool stuff from Invictus, and she’s really going all-in with the casual (aspirational) vibes. Here are her IG Stories from Sunday, note her Northwestern sweatshirt. That’s her alma mater!
Meghan in her Northwestern university jumper 💜🥰. In her story, captioned “A small break from work to soak in the weekend”.She was seen walking in her garden with Mia, Archie helped with watering the plants. Homegrown orange to squeeze for her drink & admired the new blossoms🌸 pic.twitter.com/pDvZhyMSTt
— Rebecca 🤎 (@rebecca_sussex) February 24, 2025
Very cute. I hope we get to the point where Meghan is giving these sweet updates and it’s not really news? I get that everything Meghan does is news, and that’s because people have such strong feelings about her. But if anyone else had posted this, it wouldn’t be any kind of gossip story? Woman waters plants and sits in her own garden, news at seven. And it’s hilarious that people are melting down about it. Speaking of, even the Daily Beast’s Royalist column sounds peeved at the melodrama over Meghan’s IG:
In this week’s episode of Meghan Markle Breathes and Social Media Has a Meltdown, the Duchess of Sussex dared to post a mood board on Instagram.
The mood board, a pastel-hued collage of affirmations, features handwritten gems like “Farm fresh eggs, carrots two ways, sweet treats,” signaling that her new series will explore a down-to-earth lifestyle centered on cooking, gardening and hosting. The saccharine images along with adorable artwork from her kids, was—depending on your personal stance on both the cosmos and Meghan Markle—either an inspiring collection of positivity or the single greatest threat to Western civilization since someone put pineapple on pizza.
One critical comment read: “Why does she think we care about this??” which raises the obvious counter-question: “If you don’t care, why are you foaming at the mouth about it?”
Meghan Markle could post a picture of a single slice of toast, and certain sections of the planet would find a way to turn it into a scandal. What does it mean? Is she insulting the memory of the queen? Is this proof she’s planning to start her own monarchy, one piece of sourdough at a time?
One thing is certain: the cycle will repeat. Meghan will post something normal, social media will implode, and the rest of us will be left wondering how much longer we can keep up with this exhausting charade.
It’s almost an admission that certain people/royalists feel forced into ginning up hatred and anger towards Meghan, almost as if they’ve been ordered to meet every Sussex update with unadulterated rage.
Photos courtesy of Meghan’s IG and Cover Images.
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- The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the IG25 and Team Canada Reception at the Hilton Hotel during the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany. Featuring: Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex Where: Dusseldorf, Germany When: 15 Sep 2023 Credit: PA Images/INSTARimages **NORTH AMERICA RIGHTS ONLY**
I’m guessing Tom Sykes didn’t write that, given the fact that we didn’t have any comments from William’s ” friend”. They are correct though if you don’t care, then why do you care? You aren’t forced to consume content. If you don’t follow her on IG and you don’t read articles about her, how did you see this? You sought it out to be angry about. Congratulations, I guess?
But on a different note, she is so very good at this. Small insights into her life without giving away too much, and it feels so natural and unproduced.
M has always made a clear distinction between the things she considers PRIVATE and those she considers PERSONAL. I actually saw this in a TIG post of hers back in 2014: that she has no difficulty sharing whats personal to her but never whats private.
And I think any normal human being can grasp this simple concept, given that we all have things about ourselves/our spaces/our loved ones that we wouldnt share with the public; and we also have things/people/places/opinions that we dont mind sharing with others.
Private vs personal — great observation.
“…the single greatest threat to Western Civilization since someone put pineapple on pizza.” is absolutely tickling me today. I’ve laughed out loud, and spent several minutes chuckling in the memory of my laugh out loud. I’m glad that we’ve reached a point where the hysteria is so painfully obvious that we can’t help but have a laugh.
We all need a good laugh.
Good for Meg not giving two f**ks and posting whatever she wants on her IG account. Let them foam at the mouth. All Meg has to do is put out a few pictures and they go nuts lol. They are so not in charge and they can’t stand not being in control of her narrative. Keep posting Meg !
Northwestern!!!!… at this point I believe Our Meghan is trolling the haters and derangers.. and having fun doing it.
She is a graduate from that university, shouldn’t surprise anyone.
Harry seems to love seeing connections everywhere. So the fact that Meghan went to northwestern when his mom once wore that sweatshirt is possibly v meaningful to him.
The faux outrage over everything Meghan does is exhausting to see, so I actively ignore it. I’m glad Meghan is sharing the little things that bring her joy and happiness.
I read several different gossip/royal centric sites and I have no problem not clicking on articles about Kate or any of the other Left Behind royals. I don’t want to waste my precious energy or time on people that I don’t like, I just don’t understand why other people do?
The Northwestern sweater really triggered the Derangedeers.
But then, everything that Meghan does triggers the Delulu Ones, especially the fact that there’s a beagle in the house. It seems to be some sort of conspiracy.
Oh how I envy her fresh tangerines!
Can it be March 4 now, please?
They can’t seem to come to terms with the fact that there can be more than one beagle in existence. They also don’t seem to understand how Instagram stories work, being convinced she was forced to delete all Invictus content after being told to leave lol.
Wait. They are bothered by the fact that she wore a sweatshirt from her alma mater? And yes I know that Diana wore the northwestern sweatshirt and sweatshirts from a few sports teams in the 90s, but it’s actually makes more sense that someone that went to the school had on the sweatshirt than someone that didn’t.
So basically they’re upset that for once a direct connection to Diana can’t be co-opted by their favorite, because Meghan legitimately went to that school. It’s not a subtle hint, or sweet nod, it’s just her directly wearing gear from her school.
ETA- I’m not even on Instagram and I know that the stories disappear after 24 hours, they can’t be that stupid. And they do realize that Mia is a beagle too right? They think she’s lying about Guy passing away?!!
I mean Tom Sykes at the DB has been one of those mouth-foamers so its funny to see him now questioning the mouth-foamers. Or at least he’s been a dutiful mouthpiece for “William’s friend” who has hysterics every time Meghan breathes. Either way, are they now not wanting people to react as they realize that all reactions, good or bad, drives numbers. It’s almost as if they now want people to be indifferent and ignore Meghan. At least while her show debuts anyways. Anyways, love to see Meghan surrounded by that lush tranquility. Basically as the haters hate she’s living in a gorgeous space with a hottie husband and two sweet kids. Plus the dogs!
Sorry, edit-are they now wanting people to not react to Meghan? Seeing that all reactions drives interest good or bad. It’s a little late for that.
Really, so disingenuous – like they haven’t been making money off of slamming Meghan all this time. Now it’s, “Who me? I’m the voice of sanity.”
It also just disingenuous to all of the sudden care about reacting as certain people want to see Meghan’s show do low numbers.
Interesting that certain sections are the trolls cultivated by The Daily Beaast. Why are they mad they the hate the created now knows no bounds? Smh
I’m assuming it’s all leading up to the homey vibe of With Love, Meghan but I will take absolutely all the tidbits I can get!
I truly adore this for her, being in a place where she can FINALLY be her full self, on her own terms, as public or private as they both want to be.
I bet that glass she was squeezing fresh orange juice in is from her product line. If yes, brilliant product placement.
Her garden is enviable. You can see how her property is her little slice of heaven.
It looks so relaxing… I love that she shares it with everyone now. Only a few more days until March 4.. can’t wait.
Mamma Mia looks so healthy and happy! She deserved a wonderful life after what she went through.
Meghan should post a picture of a single piece of toast, just for fun. Preferably, next to a bowl of avocados (I bet she has a tree). Or, maybe just post a clip of herself picking avocados. That would make a few more heads explode…
Seeing mama Mia looking so healthy and happy was v sweet! The toast reference is like the equivalent of BEC.
The Daily Beast has got a lot of nerve, considering it’s been part of the knee-jerk hysteria it criticizes. But lol, it’s like the editor shoved Sykes to the side and said, “enough already, I’m writing this one.”
I like Meghan’s video – a reminder to get outside, see some grass, breathe some air, admire some flowers. Of course, here in New England that won’t happen for another couple of months, if that – but I can dream.
Watching Archie’s little arm holding the green water hose gave me a flashback to my childhood when I did the same. A surge of nostalgia came over me and happy childhood moments playing outside and just running wild until the street lamps turned on. Which signaled time to come home for dinner.
That’s a lovely memory.
Huge yard. We have some extended family in California and the yards are small in relation to the cost of the house.
I mean the Daily Beast is as guilty as the derangers so hopefully this means the Tom Sykes won’t write a piece about last night’s post.
I think as she is starting to post more, the derangers and haters are sort of….I dont know. Tiring themselves out, like children having a tantrum. Or tiring out the people around them and now so much of the hate is being called out – there are so many comments on social media now along the lines of “this show isn’t for me but why the outrage/hate.” Like even people who dont follow the royals or don’t follow Meghan are picking up on how others react to her and I think its working against the derangers, because now more and more people understand why they left.
Actually, its working against the royals. And that scares them.
Yes, against the derangers and the royals. 🙄🙄
Yes, and her posts don’t contain anything to push against. I suppose they could scream about the garden hose – USING WATER IN CALIFORNIA!!! – but there’s no trace of the bitchy, bossy, diva persona the media had built up, which could explain the “authenticity” article from yesterday. Still, this could be a reprieve – we’ll see on March 4, when the knives come out.
It’s a given that it bothers the royals, but as someone not on social media is interesting to hear that their flying monkeys are being met with exasperation.
I wonder if it’s finally gotten to the point for a lot of people where they’re like I’m not a fan, but that doesn’t make me a hater, why are you people so invested in this? It makes sense that a fan of a celebrity is going to follow everything that they do and post about them all the time, but if you hate them this investment years later is coming off increasingly unhinged.
I’m loving that when I go to Instagram there’s Meghan’s icon and a post or story! Nature’s healing ❤️
Didn’t you guys know that Meghan saw that photo of Lady Diana wearing that Northwestern University sweatshirt when she was a little girl and plotted to get good grades, participate in the right extracurricular activities get a great SAT score, all so she could get into Northwestern herself and later trick Harry with this obscure connection to his mum? Get with the program people 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
The derangers and the British media are demented, racist misogynists whose brains are rotting in real time. They also don’t want to admit that Katie was the one who was on the hunt for a prince.
🤪. That is some Carole Middleton-level of plotting!
This charming post really cheered me up because it has been very cold in Blighty recently. It just gave a glimpse of how happy they are as a family: warm sunshine, simple pleasures and a relaxed vibe all around. I am glad that they enjoy a happy life together and have a lovely family.
I called out a couple of online nitwits who accused Meghan of cosplaying Diana. That sweatshirt is currently selling on the school’s online store. https://northwestern.spirit.bncollege.com/northwestern-wildcats/t-12097527+z-9881142-3891725184?query=sweatshirt. The post is big FU from Meghan to the media and online trolls. Meghan will live her life as she sees fit,
Keener and Wiily can’t compete with Meghan and Harry on any level, but particularly on social media. Neither are natural on camera and the videos/images produced by kp are beyond cringe. If willy and keener want to claim Instagram/social media as their own to skip out on actual work, they are shit out of luck, especially when they compare themselves to the Sussexes. They may have a bot army and may strong arm the media into glowing coverage regardless of what they do, but they know they don’t match up and the recent uptick on attacks against the Sussexes prove it.
I loved that moment of zen from Meghan, especially as a reprieve from our current hellscape.
I adore Meghan’s effervescence, but also appreciate her attention to detail. She has a way of elevating everyday moments with thoughtful touches, like adding a squeeze of fresh tangerine into the drink in her IG stories – it’s those little extras that make all the difference.
She cares and it makes the difference.
That Bad Bunny song was not the best choice, you could hear very clearly the following phrase when there were no background noises:
“Ojalá que los míos nunca se muden y si hoy me emborracho, ven que me ayuden”. It translates to “I hope my people never move and if I get drunk today, come help me”.
Not a very wholesome image, even if she was having a drink in her garden.
I find it surprising for someone who is so detail-oriented and supposedly speaks Spanish.
And no, I’m not a hater, I don’t care much about her one way or another.
If you follow Meghan on Instagram you would know that she didn’t put that music on her post the girl who posted it twitter did. I don’t understand putting music on Meghan’s posts. And if you don’t care about Meghan why are always on these posts talking about her?
Megan didn’t do that. Someone compiled her Instagram stories into one video and then added their background music. The original post had no music at all. It was just ASMR of nature and Meghan giggling.
I think many of us who have followed Meghan’s journey from The Tig through her marriage to Prince Harry are just happy to see her looking healthy, joyful and reclaiming her before life.
Her instagram stories are how I imagine I would live if I lived in California. And that last story; I knew she was a Mimosa girlie! Let’s be friends Meghan!