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  • Meghan Markle shared a glimpse of her Fourth of July celebrations with a new Instagram post
  • Since returning to Instagram early this year, Meghan has shared photos and videos of her holiday celebrations with Prince Harry, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet
  • Independence Day is a special holiday for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who had their second day on July 4, 2016

Meghan Markle is celebrating the Fourth of July.

The Duchess of Sussex, 43, shared a glimpse at her Independence Day festivities in a new post on her Instagram page. Meghan lives in California with Prince Harry, 40, and their two children: son Prince Archie, 6, and daughter Princess Lilibet, 4.

This year, Meghan gave fans a peek inside her holiday at home, posting a video on her As Ever Instagram account.

In the short clip, she is seen assembling a festive charcuterie board, carefully arranging an array of fruits, breads and cheeses to resemble the colors of the American flag.

Watermelon, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and star-shaped cheese filled the board, with delicate white flowers sprinkled on top for a summery touch.

“Happy 4th of July!,” Meghan captioned her post, inviting followers into her family’s celebration. The video offered a warm, personal look at how the Sussexes are making new traditions in California.

Eagle-eyed royal watchers also may have noticed Meghan’s outfit for the occasion. She wore a familiar blue-and-white striped top, a similar one to the one she sported at Wimbledon in July 2018, when she attended the tennis championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London alongside Kate Middleton. The subtle sartorial callback added a sweet nod to her royal past.

Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in 2018.

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Since relaunching a personal Instagram page at the start of 2025, Meghan has given new insight into the family’s life at home in Montecito, including their holiday celebrations. In February, she shared videos of Archie and Lili marking Valentine’s Day with red bagels and strawberries cut into heart shapes. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s family also had a green-themed breakfast on St. Patrick’s Day in March and honored Prince Harry with a banner on Father’s Day last month.

Despite Prince Harry’s U.K. heritage, Independence Day has a significant meaning for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Harry revealed in his 2023 memoir, Spare, that the couple had their second date on July 4, 2016.

Prince Harry recalled in the book, “She walked in, wearing a pretty blue sundress with white pinstripes. She was aglow. I stood and said: ‘I bear gifts.’ A pink box. I held it forward. She shook it. ‘What’s this?’ ”

“She opened the box,” he continued. “Cupcakes. Red, white and blue cupcakes, to be exact. In honor of Independence Day. I said something about the Brits having a very different view of Independence Day from the Yanks, but oh, well.”

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex decided to step back from their royal roles in 2020, eventually settling in Meghan’s home state of California.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry at the Invictus Games on Feb. 8, 2025.

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The Duke of Sussex was interviewed by Good Morning America’s Will Reeve in February 2024 during the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025’s One Year to Go celebration in Canada. When Reeve asked how Harry was enjoying life in California, Prince Harry shared he had thought about becoming a U.S. citizen.

He clarified, “American citizenship is a thought that has crossed my mind but certainly not something that is a high priority for me right now.”

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When Reeve asked Prince Harry if he was enjoying life in the U.S., the Duke of Sussex replied, “It’s amazing. I love every single day.”

However, he stopped short of confirming that he felt “American.”

“Do I feel American? Um, no. I don’t know how I feel,” the Duke of Sussex said.