This is how Meghan Markle celebrated her 41st birthday
Meghan Markle celebrated her birthday with her family with some low-key celebrations


Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, celebrated her 41st birthday on Thursday, but little is known about how she celebrated the big day, aside from a statement from Meghan's spokesperson.
- Meghan Markle celebrated her 41st birthday this week with her family.
- While the details of the big day are unclear, a spokesperson has released a statement regarding how the Duchess of Sussex spent the big day.
- This royal news comes as the Queen reveals Charles and William have ‘carried on’ Prince Philip’s passion in a heartfelt letter.
Since leaving the Royal Family, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have kept a low profile online, spending time at the family's Santa Barbara mansion with their two children Archie and Lilibet in Santa Barbara.
While it's unclear exactly how the Duchess spent her 41st birthday, Meghan's spokesperson gave an update to Entertainment Tonight about how Meghan celebrated her day. They said, “Meghan Markle is spending the day celebrating with family and close friends." While similarly, a rep for the Sussexes told Us Weekly, “the duchess is enjoying a lovely birthday this year with her family and dear friends.”
Though there were no paparazzi photos of the Duchess celebrating the big day, members of the royals were keen to show their support.
The Duchess was celebrated on social media by the rest of Royal Family, who sent their birthday well wishes.
Wishing a happy birthday to The Duchess of Sussex! pic.twitter.com/HrYdCbe6N1August 4, 2022
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sent their birthday wishes to Meghan Markle with a heartwarming tweet, that read, "Wishing a happy birthday to The Duchess of Sussex!"
While Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, also tweeted their birthday wishes for Meghan. They wrote on Twitter, "Happy birthday to The Duchess of Sussex!" The tweet was followed by a red balloon emoji.
Wishing a happy birthday to The Duchess of Sussex! pic.twitter.com/HrYdCbe6N1August 4, 2022
The Queen, however, didn't wish Meghan a happy birthday publicly, sparking some critics to view the lack of birthday wishes as a 'snub'. However, one royal expert argues this is simply down to royal protocol.
The Daily Express' royal correspondent Richard Palmer explained, "The Queen's website neglected to mention the big day after deciding it will only mark the birthdays of non-working members of the family when they end in a zero."
woman&home newsletter
Sign up to our free daily email for the latest royal and entertainment news, interesting opinion, expert advice on styling and beauty trends, and no-nonsense guides to the health and wellness questions you want answered.
Lauren is the former Deputy Digital Editor at woman&home and became a journalist mainly because she enjoys being nosy. With a background in features journalism, Lauren worked on the woman&home brand for four years before going freelance. Before woman&home Lauren worked across a variety of women's lifestyle titles, including GoodTo, Woman's Own, and Woman magazine.
-
Kate Middleton's red puffer snow coat and white bobble hat combination is one of the cutest winter looks she's done
We're suddenly in the market for a red puffer this winter
By Madeline Merinuk Published
-
Pamela Anderson's 'hibernation' bedroom with sloped pine ceiling and fresh floral bedding is so cosy
We want to take a nap just looking at it
By Madeline Merinuk Published
-
The 'vindictive' move King Charles wouldn't be happy to play on Harry and Meghan, revealed by royal expert
King Charles wouldn't be happy to pull this 'vindictive move' against Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reveals a royal expert
By Laura Harman Published
-
King Charles is competing with Taylor Swift for an extremely prestigious award
The candidates for Time's 2023 Person of the Year include a wide range, from pop stars to His Majesty
By Madeline Merinuk Published
-
Latest snub may be devastating for Prince Harry – but the reason Meghan Markle might not mind
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have missed out on an invite to a special event
By Jack Slater Published
-
King Charles' heartbreaking statement: 'We remain so dreadfully far off track'
King Charles has put the latest royal bombshells to one side to focus on his duties
By Jack Slater Published
-
The controversial Christmas decoration the Royal Family steer clear of
There's apparently a Christmas decoration the Royal Family steer clear of putting on their Christmas trees and you might not have noticed
By Emma Shacklock Published
-
32 of the best Prince Harry quotes, from happy childhood memories to controversial lines from Spare
Prince Harry has shared many candid, illuminating and relatable quotes over the years
By Jack Slater Published
-
Queen’s ‘cryptic’ words to Prince Harry after life-changing conversation
The late Queen’s ‘cryptic’ response to her grandson left him feeling like a ‘muppet’
By Jack Slater Published
-
King Charles' withering two-word response to Harry and Meghan's Netflix series
The King had short but sharp feedback for the pair’s Netflix docuseries
By Jack Slater Published