Meghan Markle bids farewell to social media as royal wedding draws closer
The actress of famous TV show Suits shut down her Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts, which she was using frequently. Photo: Getty Images
(Web Desk) – Britain’s new addition to the royal family, Megan Markle, has closed all her social media accounts.
According to the Independent, the Kensington Palace made the confirmation.
Markle, who is soon to marry Prince Harry, has been making official public appearances along with her fiancé. They also recently visited a Brixton community radio station.
Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle arrive at POP Brixton to visit @ReprezentRadiopic.twitter.com/NsxphnLDod
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) January 9, 2018
The actress of famous TV show Suits shut down her Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts which she was using frequently.
A statement by the palace read that Markle was “grateful to everyone who has followed her social media accounts over the years” but has closed those “as she has not used these accounts for some time”.
Markle will marry Prince Harry in May this year. Photo: Splash News
The decision of shutting social media accounts is in line with her changing status after she marries Britian’s Prince Harry in May and will become a member of the royal family. Some senior members of the royal family have official social media accounts run by the social media team of their households, which do not feature personal tweets or posts.
Markle will come under Kensington Palace after her wedding and social media postings will be made on her behalf by the communications staff.
In December 2017 after her engagement announcement to Prince Harry, Markle the US actress had 1.9 million people following her posts on Instagram, and more than 350,000 Twitter followers and her official Facebook page had almost 800,000 likes, reported the Independent. Her social media accounts became the centre of attention after her relationship with Prince Harry was made official.
