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.

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.