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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have launched their own Instagram account

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have launched their own Instagram account

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have launched their own official Instagram account - separate to Kensington Palace.

Up to now, the couple have been featured alongside Prince William and Kate Middleton on @kensingtonroyal, but from today, they will share everything on a new account named, @sussexroyal.

Sussex Royal will be the dedicated handle for coverage of activities by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and @kensingtonroyal will remain the social media handle for William and Kate.

Joint engagements will be covered by all platforms.

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Harry and Meghan, who are expecting a baby this month, said the new account would be used to share the work that drives them, and important announcements.

Sharing their first post on Instagram, the couple wrote: “Welcome to our official Instagram; we look forward to sharing the work that drives us, the causes we support, important announcements and the opportunity to shine a light on key issues”

It was accompanied by an image of couple's entwined initials H and M below a coronet, on a navy background.

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The news comes after Meghan and Harry announced their new household will be based at Buckingham Palace, while William and Kate will remain at Kensington Palace.

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