Meghan Markle may not have been taking note, but she is fully aware of the long list of celebrities and members of the Royal Family who snubbed her on her major milestone, because the silence of the big names was highlighted in a major piece.
This week, Meghan Markle, the former actress turned business mogul, celebrated her 44th birthday. The Daily Mail published an article listing celebrities who did not acknowledge her special day.
According to the piece, while Beyoncé, Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, and others have paid public tributes to her in the past, this year, they remained quiet.
The Mail wrote: “Meghan Markle appeared to be snubbed by the Royal Family and other high-profile acquaintances when she celebrated her 44th birthday on August 8. The lack of well wishes from celebrities, including Beyoncé and Tyler Perry, marked a contrast to previous years. When Meghan turned 40 in 2021, she received sweet public greetings from Beyoncé. A message shared on the singer’s website said: ‘Happy Birthday Meghan Markle’. When Meghan turned 41 years old in 2022, the entertainment mogul shared a gushing post on Instagram. It said: ‘I’ve had a front row seat in your life for the past few years. I’ve watched you endure things that would have broken a lot of people. I’m so incredibly proud to see how happy you, your husband, and your kids are now. It fills me with joy to say Happy Birthday, Princess Meghan.’”
The article also notes that the Royal Family has once again refused to mark Markle’s birthday on social media. In the past, King Charles III, Prince William, and Kate Middleton penned birthday messages for the former actress.
Amid Prince Harry‘s ongoing efforts to reconcile with his relatives, the Royal Family’s snub became more pronounced.
Rather than waiting for recognition, Markle chose to celebrate her accomplishments publicly. The official Instagram account of “As Ever” marked her special day by praising her as the founder of what is seen as a potential billion-dollar company.
The message read: “Celebrating the woman behind it all. She pours her heart, vision & magic touch into every detail, and today, we raise a glass to her! Happy birthday to our founder @meghan 🥂”
The note was accompanied by a photo of Markle blowing the candles on her birthday cake in a fancy restaurant surrounded by her family.
Markle’s bold birthday post was a calculated response with one main goal: to silence the Royal Family and high-profile celebrity friends.
Many see it as a powerful warning that Meghan Markle is not sitting around waiting for their validation or support.
With her successful Netflix series and business empire, “As Ever,” she has made it clear that she has found her voice and is finally a force to be reckoned with, and is ready to take control of her own narrative and media presence.
