Meghan and Harry make Time magazine's list of most influential on the internet

The royal couple have been included on Time magazine's annual ranking of the 25 most influential people on the internet. Photo / Getty Images

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on Time magazine's list of 25 most influential people on the internet.

The royal couple - who have their own independent Instagram followers - have been included on the annual ranking alongside the likes of Jameela Jamil, actress Jada Pinkett Smith, singer Ariana Grande and "Old Town Road" rapper Lil Nas X.

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan - previously known as Meghan Markle when she was an actress - have over 9 million followers on their @SussexRoyal social media, with posts ranging from their work life to photos of their baby boy Archie.

The publication praised the pair's "forward thinking" approach to the platform, and noted the account's habit of rotating the users it followers in a bid to highlight advocates and organisations on topics like climate change and mental health.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are one of TIME’s most influential people on the Internet this year https://t.co/3meUSfy4rO pic.twitter.com/uEPCGex7Bd

— TIME (@TIME) July 16, 2019

Meanwhile, "Thank U, Next" hitmaker Ariana appeared on the list with over 223 million followers across Instagram and Twitter.

In February, she also became the first artist since The Beatles to take up all three top spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In terms of musicians, hip hop star Cardi B is also on the list - after her viral video criticising President Donald Trump - alongside hugely popular K-pop group BTS.

Trump himself is included by the publication alongside fellow politician Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, while the world of YouTube is represented by teen dancer, singer and blogger JoJo Siwa and beauty vlogger James Charles.

Their contemporary Emma Chamberlain is also on the list after being described by many as the most important person on YouTube as she shuns the slickness that usually typifies influencer culture.

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This morning, The Duke of Sussex met with Youth Ministers from across the Commonwealth to discuss ways in which governments can give a higher priority to global issues ranging from climate change to job creation, mental wellbeing, education, and peace and security - all of which are defining issues for the younger generation. As a family of 53 nations, the Commonwealth represents almost 2.4 billion people, 60% of which are under the age of 30. The Duke deeply believes in the opportunity to harness the talent, energy and intellect of young people throughout the Commonwealth as an overwhelming force for good. As Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, HRH shared his insights and experiences from the many young people he has met from across the network of nations, during his first year in the role. Quote from The Duke: "It’s up to all of us to ensure young people’s voices are heard and their interests protected, but it’s the people who have the power to shape policy for young people - all of you - that must champion them at the highest levels.” Photo credit: PA Images

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The collection is rounded off by "teenage runaway" Rahaf Mohammed, the global School Strikers, former Vine star Liza Koshy, Air Force veteran Brian Kolfage, Spanish Youtuber Germán Garmendia, Chris Godfrey - the man behind the Instagram egg which hit over 53 million likes in a week - journalists Yashar Ali and Carlos Maza, influencer Zhang Dayi, broadcaster Ben Shapiro, gamer DrLupo, the Hong Kong protesters and activist Ady Barkan.