Meghan Markle disables her Instagram comments to protect her ‘peace’

Meghan Markle She returned to Instagram with a New Year’s Eve beach video and a trailer for her Netflix show “With Love, Meghan.”

Amid her return, the Duchess of Sussex significantly disabled comments on her page, preventing followers from leaving direct comments about her posts.

PR expert Ed Hopkins has now revealed that disabling comments helps Meghan Markle protect her mental health from online negativity following previous cyberbullying allegations.

In an interview with He crossesCelebrity PR expert Hopkins highlighted the reason behind Meghan’s decision to block comments on her new Instagram account.

Hopkins noted that the former actress’s decision to stop comments on her Instagram account is likely to “protect her mental health and reduce the risk of harmful or negative interactions.”

“From a PR perspective, this decision is not necessarily about avoiding engagement, but rather about protecting her mental health and reducing the risk of harmful or negative interactions, which can be very common on social media platforms,” Hopkins explained.

He added that this approach would not hinder Meghan’s ability to connect with her audience, noting: “Meghan’s posts can still drive engagement in other ways — like her choice of content, her message, and the conversations she sparks around her posts.”

Ultimately, the Duchess is “likely looking to protect her peace while also sharing meaningful moments and issues with her followers,” Hopkins noted.

“As we have seen from other public figures, taking control of one’s digital environment can be a smart and empowering move,” the expert concluded.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told the newspaper that Meghan’s return to Instagram makes “complete sense” as it coincides with the launch of her upcoming projects.

“It makes perfect sense to post the video to signal a new year that will bring more activity,” Fitzwilliams commented. “There’s a connection between her cooking series for Netflix, which we should be watching soon, and her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, which has trademark issues.” “It has been postponed.”

He added: “This should be financially beneficial as would her Instagram posts if they were sponsored. She already has over 100,000 followers including some big names, but she’s not currently following anyone.”

As of January 4, Meghan’s Instagram account had reached more than 1.3 million followers, with numbers continuing to rise, and although Prince Harry was not visible in her first video, it is widely believed he was behind the camera, capturing the moment. Carefree.

Their children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, were noticeably absent from the post.

Shortly after her beach video, Meghan delighted her followers once again by unveiling the trailer for her upcoming Netflix series “With Love, Meghan.”

In the trailer, Meghan is seen cooking with guests like actress Mindy Kaling and her Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, arranging flowers and keeping bees.

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

However, talk to womanroyal historian Dr. Tessa Dunlop warned that the trailer’s overly glamorous portrayal could backfire.

“It’s very easy to mock Meghan and the perfect world she presents in her new Netflix trailer: (slightly) famous friends, fresh food and Instagram-ready photos,” Dunlop said.

“But don’t worry,” she added, “that’s clearly what the Duchess does: as she puts it, ‘I’ve always loved taking something so ordinary and elevating it.'” No, she’s not talking about Prince Harry, who this time was lucky enough to appear alongside His influential wife and her millennial friends.”

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

However, Dunlop noted that given the Sussexes’ “record with their nearest and dearest”, such sentiments may ring hollow.

Viewers of Meghan’s new trailer on Netflix have been left scratching their heads, as the trailer makes no mention of her much-anticipated brand, American Riviera Orchard.

Launching with a dedicated website and Instagram page last March, the brand attracted attention after an app for the brand revealed plans to sell jams, spreads and luxury homewares.

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

No items have been made available for general purchase, and the brand’s progress appears to have stalled amid ongoing trademark issues. American Riviera Orchard’s Instagram account also remained inactive.

In 2020, Meghan teased in a conversation with Pieces She will be back on Instagram After she was forced to close it in 2018 before her royal wedding to Harry.

“Do you want to know a secret? I’m going back…to Instagram,” she said at the time.

However, she has already used Instagram to promote her American Riviera Orchard brand. Meghan reportedly launched the Montecito-based brand as an extension of her old blog The Tig, stating that it would focus on home, garden, food and general lifestyle.

A source close to Meghan said Harper’s Bazaar That her brand was “something accessible…something rooted in her love of detail, curation, hosting, the simple pleasures of life, and family.”

The source added: “Meghan is busy working on creating something safe and timeless. And something that won’t be accused of riding on the back of anything royal.”