Duchess of Sussex shares throwback photo in possible nod to life beyond monarchy
Meghan Markle appeared to send a subtle message to the royal family with her latest social media post marking the Fourth of July.
The Duchess of Sussex shared a throwback photo on Instagram of her and Harry’s second date in 2016 — a moment captured just one day after their first meeting at Soho House in London. The post, released on Friday, coincided with both Independence Day and the ninth anniversary of that date.
The intimate image prompted speculation among royal watchers and critics, with some interpreting it as a reminder of the couple’s life and happiness outside the royal fold.
A source close to the Sussexes claimed Meghan's post was “strategically timed” to reflect how far the couple had come since their early days of romance, saying, “The picture shows their connection before royal pressures took hold.”
In his memoir Spare, Harry recalled the occasion vividly, describing Meghan as “aglow” in a blue sundress and reminiscing about the cupcakes he brought in honor of America’s Independence Day.
The post adds to growing commentary around Meghan’s carefully curated public appearances and online presence, often seen as indirect commentary on her time within the monarchy.
