Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have broken a world record

By Olivia Morris|

There's no doubting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are forces to be reckoned with.

So much so, the royal couple is now breaking world records.

After announcing they would be separating from the Kensington Palace communications team, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex opened their brand new Instagram account '@sussexroyal'.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just broken a world record with their new Instagram account. (Getty)

It's a move which has so far been wildly successful, and has broken the record for an account to amass one million followers in the quickest amount of time.

It took just five hours and 45 minutes for Harry and Meghan's Instagram account to reach one million followers, Guinness World Records confirmed on Wednesday.

The royal couple beat out the previous record-holder in half the time.

Back in January K-pop singer Kang Daniel gained one million followers within 11 hours and 36 minutes, but he was no match for the Sussexes.

Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
The Cambridges and the Sussexes have officially split their royal households. (PA/AAP)

Harry and Meghan previously shared the Kensington Palace Instagram account, which has over 7.3 million followers, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

At present, Harry and Meghan's official Instagram account has amassed over 3 million followers, and we're guessing that's only going to continue to grow.

Last month it was announced the Sussexes and Cambridges would be separating their households.

The Cambridges have remained with Kensington Palace, meanwhile the Sussexes office and staff will be based out of Buckingham Palace.

It isn't the only big move set in the works for Harry and Meghan.

The couple are set to move to their new home at Frogmore Cottage, located on the Windsor estate, as they prepare to welcome their first child together.

While there has been no confirmed due date for the royal baby, Meghan, 37, is reportedly set to give birth some time in April.
