Overview

• On July 4, Markle shared a video on her As Ever Instagram account arranging a red, white and blue charcuterie board for her family.
• She revived the cupcake tradition Harry began on their second date in 2016 by decorating treats in American flag colors alongside Archie and Lilibet.
• Markle’s blue-and-white striped top echoed her Wimbledon 2018 outfit, linking her former royal role to the California celebration.
• The curated content follows the couple’s 2020 decision to step back from senior royal duties and settle in California with their two children.
• Through selective social media storytelling, the Sussexes reinforce a narrative of private family life and a self-defined identity outside the Windsor spotlight.