'Deals & Steals for you and your home!

Open menu

  • Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • GMA3: WYNTK
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Contact Us
  • © 2023 ABC News
  • Culture

Prince Harry and Meghan's Instagram account breaks record with followers

VIDEO: Prince Harry, Meghan break record on Instagram
2:03
Prince Harry, Meghan break record on Instagram
ABCNews.com
ByKatie Kindelan
April 03, 2019, 7:34 am

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have already broken a record after launching their own Instagram account.

The royal couple, who are expecting their first child, launched their @sussexroyal account Tuesday.

It quickly broke a world record for the fastest time to gain one million followers on Instagram, according to Guinness World Records.

Harry and Meghan's account reached one million followers in five hours and 45 minutes, according to Guinness. The account now has more than two million followers.

Editor’s Picks

Inside the Lindo Wing, one hospital where Duchess Meghan could give birth

  • Mar 27, 2019

See Prince Archie's birth certificate! Everything you need to know about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son

  • May 17, 2019

#GlobalSussexBabyShower: Internet hosts a ‘baby shower’ for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

  • Mar 31, 2019

Their first post, which featured a series of photos, garnered more than 800,000 likes.

"Welcome to our official Instagram; we look forward to sharing the work that drives us, the causes we support, important announcements, and the opportunity to shine a light on key issues," Harry and Meghan captioned the post. "We thank you for your support, and welcome you to @sussexroyal.”

Harry and Meghan formerly shared the Kensington Palace Instagram and Twitter accounts with Prince William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.William and Kate will now keep the @KensingtonRoyal social media accounts.

The social media split comes after William and Harry formally split their royal households.

The palace announced in March that Meghan and Harry’s office will move to Buckingham Palace from Kensington Palace, where William and Kate's office will remain.

Harry and Meghan plan to move soon to Frogmore Cottage on the grounds of Windsor Estate, about 25 miles from London. The move means Harry and Meghan will no longer be neighbors to William, Kate and their three children, who live in Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace.

Meghan and Harry's staff will remain in London at Buckingham Palace and the couple will commute into the city for official events and meetings.

Related Topics
  • Royal Family

Editor’s Picks

Inside the Lindo Wing, one hospital where Duchess Meghan could give birth

  • Mar 27, 2019

See Prince Archie's birth certificate! Everything you need to know about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son

  • May 17, 2019

#GlobalSussexBabyShower: Internet hosts a ‘baby shower’ for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

  • Mar 31, 2019
Up Next in Culture—

Actor Matt Walsh 'taking a pause' from 'Dancing with the Stars' as ABC puts postponement plans in place

September 21, 2023

Tim McGraw shares loving photo of wife Faith Hill: 'You light up every room you walk into'

September 21, 2023

Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas to return their 2 children to England

September 21, 2023

Blink-182 releases emotional music video for new song 'ONE MORE TIME'

September 21, 2023

Up Next in Culture—

Actor Matt Walsh 'taking a pause' from 'Dancing with the Stars' as ABC puts postponement plans in place

September 21, 2023

Tim McGraw shares loving photo of wife Faith Hill: 'You light up every room you walk into'

September 21, 2023

Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas to return their 2 children to England

September 21, 2023

Blink-182 releases emotional music video for new song 'ONE MORE TIME'

September 21, 2023

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap

© 2023 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Do Not Sell My Info— 
  • Contact Us— 

© 2023 ABC News