Meghan Markle disables Instagram comments to keep 'Peace'

Meghan Markle She returned to Instagram on New Year's Day with a beach reel and a trailer for her Netflix show “Love, Meghan.”

Since her return, the Duchess of Sussex has noticeably removed comments on her page, preventing viewers from commenting directly on her posts.

PR specialist Ed Hopkins has now revealed that turning off comments helps protect Meghan Markle's mental health from online negativity following past cyberbullying allegations.

in an interview with ExpressCelebrity PR expert Hopkins clarified why Meghan decided to block comments on her new Instagram account.

Hopkins suggested that the former actress' decision to turn off Instagram comments “will protect her mental health and reduce the risk of harmful or negative interactions.”

Hopkins explained that “from a PR perspective, this decision is not necessarily to avoid engagement, but rather to protect her mental health and reduce the risk of harmful or negative interactions that can be all too common on social media platforms.”

He added that this approach will not hinder Meghan's ability to connect with her followers, noting: “Meghan's posts can still foster engagement in other ways – for example, through her choice of content, her message and the conversations she sparks around her posts.”

Hopkins noted that “ultimately,” the Duchess “is probably trying to keep her peace while sharing meaningful moments and causes with her audience.”

“As we've seen from other public figures, taking control of the digital environment can be a savvy and empowering move,” the expert concluded.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told the publication that Meghan's return to Instagram “makes perfect sense” as it coincides with the release of her upcoming projects.

Fitzwilliams noted: “It makes perfect sense to post the video to signal the new year, which will lead to more activity. There's a tie-in between her upcoming cooking series for Netflix and her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. There were trademark issues and it was delayed. “

He added: “It should be financially rewarding, like Instagram posts if he's sponsored. He already has over 100,000 followers, including some big names, but he's not currently following anyone.”

As of January 4, Meghan's Instagram account has reached more than 1.3 million followers, counting, and while Prince Harry is not seen in the first video post, he is believed to be behind the camera, capturing the carefree moment.

Their children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, were also absent.

Shortly after the beach video, Meghan delighted her fans once again by unveiling the trailer for her highly anticipated Netflix series, With Love, Meghan.

In the trailer, Meghan cooks, arranges flowers and keeps bees with guests like actresses Mindy Kaling and her Suits co-star Abigail Spencer.

The eight-episode show, which premieres on January 15, will feature Meghan hosting her celebrity friends at an estate in California and offering cooking, gardening and entertaining tips.

However, the speaker Mirrorroyal historian Dr. Tessa Dunlop warned that the trailer's overly curated and glamorous image could backfire.

Dunlop noted: “It's easy to mock Meghan and the perfect world she presents in the new Netflix trailer: glamorous (slightly) famous friends, effortlessly fresh food, Insta-ready snaps.”

He added: “But don't worry, it looks like that's what the Duchess is doing: in her words, 'I've always loved taking something pretty ordinary and elevating it.'” No, this time she's with her impressive husband and her millennial pals. Not to mention Prince Harry, who was lucky enough to be seen alongside.”

Dunlop also noted Meghan's claim to creating a warm, family atmosphere, with celebrity chef Roy Choi commenting, “They're family now.”

However, Dunlop noted that this sentiment may be hollow given the Sussexes' “trail with their nearest and dearest”.

Viewers of Meghan's new Netflix trailer were left confused as the promo made no mention of her long-awaited lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard.

The brand, which launched last March with a dedicated website and Instagram page, gained attention after a trademark filing revealed plans to sell jams, sprees and luxury homewares.

However, despite the initial excitement, the products were only shared privately with Meghan's celebrity friends, who showed off the jam on social media in April.

No items have been made available for public purchase, and the brand's progress appears to have stalled amid ongoing trademark issues. America's Riviera Orchard Instagram account is also down.

In 2020, he teased in a conversation with Meghan Cutting He said he would return to Instagram After being forced to tie it up ahead of her royal wedding to Harry in 2018.

“You want to know a secret? I'm back on Instagram,” she said.

However, he has already used Instagram to promote the American Riviera Orchard brand. Meghan is reportedly launching her Montecito-based brand as a follow-up to her old blog, The Tig, and notes that it will focus on home, garden, food and general lifestyle.

This was reported by a source close to Megan Harper's Bazaar saying that her brand is “something more accessible… something that stems from her love of detail, curation, hosting, life's simple pleasures, and her family.”

The source added: “Meghan is all about creating something safe and timeless. And something she won't be accused of riding on the back of something royal.”