Royal drama is once again lighting up social media after a surprising digital move from Kate Middleton’s long-time aide, Natasha Archer, who has unfollowed Meghan Markle on Instagram—just as she leaves the royal household.
According to GB News, Archer, who served as the Princess of Wales’s personal assistant and stylist for over 15 years, was caught following Meghan Markle and several members of her inner circle on Instagram. The discovery came shortly after Archer’s previously private account was made public in the wake of her departure from Kensington Palace.
The report states that Archer had been following Meghan’s personal Instagram, her lifestyle brand As Ever, and even some of Meghan’s closest friends, including celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin.
But once royal fans on social media began buzzing about the connections, Natasha swiftly unfollowed all related accounts. Her sudden change in online behavior has left many wondering if there’s more to her departure—and what her unfollows really signal.
The digital drama has ignited fresh speculation about the ongoing royal rift. Tensions between the Sussexes and the rest of the British royal family have been well documented since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from their roles in 2020, triggering the now-infamous Megxit.
Although Archer never spoke publicly about her views on Meghan, her sudden unfollow spree speaks volumes to royal watchers who believe she is aligning herself with Prince William and Kate Middleton as she prepares for the next chapter of her life.
Royal insiders confirm that Archer is leaving her palace position to start a private consultancy, after years of being known as Kate Middleton’s right-hand woman. During her time with the royal family, Archer was credited with helping shape Kate’s elegant fashion evolution and handling behind-the-scenes duties during multiple royal tours.
A source told PEOPLE that Prince William and Princess Kate wished her the very best for the exciting opportunities ahead, suggesting that her exit was amicable and planned.
But the Instagram activity has thrown a new layer of intrigue into her departure. Some believe Archer may have been maintaining professional or personal connections with Meghan’s circle but chose to cut ties publicly once fans took notice.
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“Royal aides are expected to remain discreet and neutral,” one insider said. “Following Meghan and her brand could be viewed as stepping outside of that line—especially given the current state of family tensions.”
The Duchess of Sussex, who recently crossed over 4 million Instagram followers in just months, remains a polarizing figure in British royal family news. Though she and Prince Harry live in California, their actions continue to ripple across the monarchy.
Archer’s subtle social media shift shows just how sensitive those connections remain. For royal aides, even a digital follow can carry symbolic weight, especially when the royal family’s image is under constant scrutiny.
Fans online are divided. Some say Archer did nothing wrong and was merely following public accounts. Others believe her decision to unfollow Meghan after the news broke was a clear attempt to distance herself from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The story underscores how tightly controlled optics are within the palace, especially when it involves anyone connected to Kate Middleton, who continues to be one of the most searched royals in the world.
As Archer embarks on her next chapter outside the palace gates, she’s already made headlines without saying a single word. In the world of royalty, silence can often speak the loudest—and in this case, one unfollow may have said it all.
