While Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may not be using their official Instagram account any longer, their final post on social media created confusion in some quarters. A fan felt that someone close to the family has passed away because of the coronavirus.
The couple may not only stop using their official Instagram account but also their website called Sussex Royal. Such a decision could have been taken after Queen Elizabeth II barred the couple using the word “royal.”
The Queen had also announced that Markle and Prince Harry would be discharged from all their royal commitments on Mar. 31. As the royal couple took to their official Instagram account, perhaps for the last time to express their gratitude for the support of their fans, there were mixed reactions on social media.
One of the users called @EloiseBattersby took to Instagram and mentioned that when he saw the headline posted by Markle and her husband, he assumed that a close relative had succumbed to the coronavirus and has passed away. He did not realize that Prince Harry and his wife could be closing their official Instagram account.
The parents of Archie mentioned that they are looking forward to reconnecting with their fans in the near future. They also urged the users to take care of themselves in the same Instagram post.
As the couple decided to say goodbye to their innumerable followers on social media, their action was slammed by the detractors. Some critics pointed out that the time was not right to give importance to the exit of this royal couple. After all, there are more crucial issues to be solved at present.
A user called @DCIDibble took to Twitter and asked, “Why are you shoving this garbage on us for?” The user felt that the news would simply incite the commoners who are against Meghan Markle and the way her husband is acting.
Another Twitter user @En24_News tweeted, “In the middle of a pandemic, goodbye from Harry and Meghan to their Instagram followers.” A third user took to Twitter and felt that there is more important news today including the issue of aged people who are helpless and without any kind of support.
Cosmopolitan reports that this message from Markle and Prince Harry could be a farewell post on their official Instagram account. The couple used the post to highlight the end of an era in their lives. They wished to tell their fans that they will continue with their charity work.
Although Meghan Markle and Prince Harry might have had a noble intention to announce the exit from their official Instagram account, many users did not react in a positive manner in the current world scenario.