On August 4, Meghan Markle celebrated her 43rd birthday in an intimate setting, surrounded by her loved ones: close friends, her children, her mother, and, of course, Prince Harry.
The celebration was low-key but meaningful. Coincidentally, on the same day, an interview was published in which Meghan shared profound reflections on her personal experiences, including suicidal thoughts and concerns about the dangers facing young people online.
Additionally, this date provided the perfect occasion for Prince William and Kate Middleton to clarify their relationship with Meghan.
Meghan Markle’s Birthday
On Meghan Markle’s recent birthday, the Prince and Princess of Wales did not extend any congratulatory gestures, marking a change from previous years.
This absence of social media greetings from William and Kate underscores a noticeable estrangement, a trend that has been observed since Kate Middleton was diagnosed with cancer.
Despite wishes for a reunion from Prince Harry and Meghan, the Prince and Princess of Wales have avoided public encounters with the Duke of Sussex during their visits to London, reflecting a clear intention to maintain distance.
The last time the Prince and Princess of Wales congratulated Meghan was in 2022, when they shared a photo on Instagram with a birthday message for the Duchess of Sussex.
Although the greeting was perceived as distant, it represented an effort to soften rumors of a strained relationship.
However, last year they opted not to participate at all, and this year, following certain events, the tension has further escalated with the omission of the greeting.
Not only have the Prince and Princess of Wales refrained from congratulating Meghan, but King Charles and Queen Camilla have also failed to follow the tradition of sending birthday messages.
Previously, even with a palpable and more pronounced rift following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step away from the British royal family, they used to extend a brief greeting every August 4 in an attempt to ease tensions.
These messages served as symbolic gestures to ease tensions, a tradition that now seems to have faded, demonstrating that the Sussexes are further apart than ever from the British royal family.