The Duchess of Sussex has delighted her followers by sharing a personal and previously unseen glimpse into her life with Prince Harry, cleverly tapping into a popular social media trend.
A Nostalgic Post for a Viral Trend
On Saturday 17 January 2026, Meghan Markle posted a charming video and photo to her Instagram account. The content appears to be her contribution to the viral '2016 throwback' trend, where users share memories from a decade ago.
The never-before-seen video shows the couple holding hands and spinning around, laughing while barefoot on grass. In a sweet touch, Meghan credited their daughter, Princess Lilibet, as the videographer. The accompanying photo depicts the Duke and Duchess standing in water with their arms wrapped around each other.
Meghan captioned the post: “When 2026 feels just like 2016… you had to be there. cred: our daughter.” The video was set to the song 'So Easy (To Fall In Love)' by Olivia Dean.
The Significance of 2016
The year 2016 holds particular significance for the couple, as it is when they first met. Their relationship blossomed quickly, and they famously travelled to Botswana for their third date. This nostalgic post offers a rare, intimate look back at the early, private moments of their romance.
Legal Shadows Loom for Prince Harry
The lighthearted social media activity comes at a time of serious legal proceedings for Prince Harry. He is expected to appear at the High Court in London next week to give evidence in his claim against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), the publisher of the Daily Mail.
Harry and six other high-profile claimants, including Sir Elton John and Baroness Doreen Lawrence, allege that ANL carried out or commissioned unlawful activities. These serious accusations include:
- Hiring private investigators to place listening devices in cars.
- “Blagging” or illegally obtaining private records.
- Accessing and intercepting private phone conversations.
According to a draft trial timetable, Prince Harry is scheduled to give evidence for a full day next Thursday. This case represents a major moment in his long-running battles with certain sections of the British press.
Meghan's nostalgic post, therefore, serves as a poignant contrast—a celebration of personal joy and family life set against the backdrop of a very public and arduous legal confrontation.
