Meghan Markle drops big surprise hours before Princess Kate Italy tour
Published May 12, 2026
Meghan Markle made a return on social media with two major updates hours before Princess Kate's much-awaited Italy tour.
The Duchess of Sussex released a video, showcasing herself promoting her As Ever product.
The statement reads alongside the video, "Welcome to the World of As ever.
"What began with fruit from Meghan’s garden, simmered into preserves in her home kitchen, has inspired our curated collections to bring surprise and delight to your everyday."
The other surprise change on Meghan's profile was her display picture. She updated her profile picture on Instagram.
In the new image, the Duchess is styled in a plain white t-shirt with grey pants, earning fans' love in her new era.
Meghan's update came just before Princess Kate's first overseas trip after her cancer treatment.
From May 13 to May 14, the future Queen, alongside the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, is set to participate in a series of meaningful engagements.
As per Kensington Palace, "The Princess is very much looking forward to visiting Italy next week and seeing first-hand how the Reggio Emilia approach creates environments where nature and loving human relationships come together to support children’s development."
