Meghan Markle was heaped with praise by a PR expert who said she finally made the right call and showcased her true “authentic” self to the world, following her return to social media in the new year.
The Duchess of Sussex made headlines earlier this month when she launched a new Instagram page on New Year’s Day, with the handle @meghan, six years after she closed all her social media when she married Prince Harry.
Meghan’s new Instagram page has amassed 1.5million followers, with the duchess already having posted three videos – a short video of her running at the beach, welcoming 2025, the trailer for her new Netflix show With Love, Meghan, and a tribute to her rescue dog Guy, who passed away.
Now, even though the duchess had been previously criticised for promoting an influencer lifestyle that will not appeal to many people, a PR expert predicted her new online presence could be a success as it “aligns” with the “narrative” she’s trying to promote.
Renae Smith, founder and director of The Atticism, told Express.co.uk: “While the presentation may come across as excessively polished to some, it seems Meghan is finally showcasing her true self—an embodiment of the influencer lifestyle she genuinely identifies with.
“After years of striving for a more profound public persona, she’s now presenting a version that resonates with her true inclinations.”
Regarding her new lifestyle series on Netflix, which will hit the screens on January 15, Ms Smith said it also “aligns perfectly” with her brand.
In the trailer, Prince Harry‘s wife can be seen making various dishes in front of her friends and guests which include actresses Mindy Kaling and former Suits star Abigail Spencer, as well as chefs Roy Choi and Alice Waters.
The expert explained: “The preview of her show suggests that it aligns perfectly with what we know she hopes to achieve with her brand narrative.
“The absence of any contrary reports leads me to believe she’s quite pleased with the outcome.
“It’s not about the food or techniques; it’s about selling her lifestyle. For her ‘live, laugh, love’ #girlboss demographic, it’ll probably be a hit.”