Sussex Squad Turns on Meghan: Duchess’s ‘Biggest Fan’ Unfollows Her in Shock Instagram Snub – Furious Supporter Brands Meghan ‘Unappreciative’ After Years of Loyalty
For years, Meghan Markle has relied on the undying loyalty of the self-styled Sussex Squad — a passionate online army of fans who defended her against critics, amplified her causes, and helped turn her into one of the most talked-about women in the world. But now, cracks are showing in the duchess’s once-bulletproof fandom, and the fallout could be more damaging than Meghan expected.
Over the weekend, one of Meghan’s most vocal supporters — a social media personality who proudly branded themselves the duchess’s “biggest fan” — shocked followers by publicly unfollowing Meghan on Instagram. The reason? They claim Meghan has been “unappreciative” of her loyal fans, taking their devotion for granted while showing little acknowledgment in return.
The supporter, who had once organized fan campaigns in Meghan’s honor, expressed their frustration in a blistering post. “We’ve stood by her through everything,” they wrote. “But Meghan doesn’t value us. She doesn’t even acknowledge the people who’ve sacrificed their time and energy to protect her name. Enough is enough.”
The post quickly went viral among royal watchers and social media commentators, sparking heated debates about the duchess’s relationship with her most ardent fans. Some sympathized with the disillusioned supporter, noting that Meghan rarely engages directly with the Sussex Squad despite benefiting from their online activism. Others defended the duchess, insisting that she owes nothing to fan accounts and suggesting that her silence reflects a desire to keep boundaries between her personal life and her public image.
What makes this latest rupture especially troubling for Meghan is that it isn’t an isolated incident. Insiders note this is not the first time a high-profile fan or supporter has turned on her after feeling overlooked. Last year, another prominent member of the Sussex Squad deleted multiple Meghan-focused accounts, citing burnout and lack of acknowledgment. These repeated departures raise questions about whether the duchess is quietly alienating the very group that once shielded her from relentless tabloid attacks.
Meghan and Prince Harry, who have built their post-royal brand around independence and carefully controlled media appearances, have always had a complicated relationship with social media. The couple famously left their @SussexRoyal Instagram account dormant after stepping back from royal duties in 2020, choosing instead to communicate through official channels, Archewell projects, and carefully curated interviews. But critics argue that this approach has distanced them from grassroots supporters, leaving fans feeling ignored.
Royal commentators are divided on how much this latest fallout matters. “The Sussex Squad has been Meghan’s digital backbone,” said one media analyst. “Losing their trust and loyalty — even partially — could hurt her influence online.” Others believe that while a few disenchanted fans may leave, the duchess still commands a loyal global following who see her as a symbol of resilience and empowerment.
Still, the symbolism of this unfollowing cannot be ignored. For someone once hailed as Meghan’s “biggest fan” to publicly declare their disillusionment is a warning sign that even the strongest fan bases have limits. If Meghan continues to be perceived as aloof or unappreciative, she may find her once-fierce online defenders slowly drifting away.
In the world of celebrity and royalty, perception is everything. And right now, Meghan’s image as the champion of the people may be facing one of its most unexpected tests — not from the British tabloids, but from her own disenchanted supporters.
