After a month-long silence on social media, Meghan Markle returned to share the highlights of her 44th birthday, praising Prince Harry for making her day special
After a month-long silence on her social media accounts, Meghan Markle has posted a sweet photo from her 44th birthday celebrations.
Taking to Instagram for the first time since her July 4 post, the Duchess of Sussex shared a photo of herself blowing out candles on a birthday cake that was adorned with flowers, as she was surrounded by family and friends in a California restaurant.
Meghan celebrated her 44th birthday on Monday, and in the caption of her post, she thanked her nearest and dearest for making her big day so special. She also shared her appreciation for her fans who had wished her birthday from afar. It comes after Meghan Markle’s birthday ‘gimmick’ is quietly shelved after major mistake.
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Her caption read: “Blowing out the candles on a beautiful 24 hours, and thanking my husband, friends and family for making it so special. To those of you I don’t know, but who send love every day – thank you so much. Please know I feel it and appreciate it.”
Meghan then added details of her birthday dinner, saying: “And just to get a little foodie on you, this dinner last night at @funke_la with the culinary mastery of @evanfunke and his team is in the top five meals of my life. Extraordinary. Thank you for a standout dining experience.”
The dining spot in Los Angeles has become a favourite of many celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, Michelle Obama, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon, among many others.
Meghan’s birthday was celebrated on Monday with a sweet message from her lifestyle brand As Ever, as they shared a new image of the Duchess smiling as he wears a dress and sun hat in the garden.
The caption of the image read: “Celebrating the woman behind it all. She pours her heart, vision and magic touch into every detail, and today, we raise a glass to her! Happy birthday to our founder.”
As Ever wasn’t the only Instagram account to share unseen photos of Meghan, as many of her celebrity pals took to the platform to wish her a happy birthday.
Among them was her Suits co-star Abigail Spencer, who featured on the Netflix show With Love, Meghan with her pal. Sharing a selection of snaps of them together, Abigail wrote: “As glorious as the day I met you. Champagne in human form. A creature unlike any other. Thank you for being a sister in this life, and beyond. Words can’t capture. From the rooftops. So grateful for your life, @meghan. Thanks for saving mine. Love, Abs.”
And in a rare comment, Meghan replied: “Thank you, sweet Abs! Right back at you, and happy birthday to YOU!”
Jamie Kern Lima, who invited Meghan on to her podcast also shared a snap of the pair with the message: “Happy Birthday @meghan Wonder had so much fun making this for you! Can’t wait to see what we learn on Season 2 of your show! Thank you for being love, light and such a generous friend to everyone you meet!”