Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 11, 2025 · Entertainment

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MEGHAN MARKLE CELEBRATES 44th BIRTHDAY IN STYLE!

The Duchess of Sussex has once again wowed her fans with her impeccable taste and glamour as she celebrated her 44th birthday in style, surrounded by loved ones and luxury.

Meghan Markle, who turned a year older on Tuesday, August 4, marked the occasion with a series of lavish posts on social media, giving her fans a glimpse into her birthday celebrations. The mother-of-two beamed with happiness as she shared a photo of herself blowing out candles on a stunning cake adorned with edible flowers - a nod to her childhood nickname "Flower" given by her loving mother, Doria Ragland.

Meghan Markle, 44 , reposted the American media personality's own snap of a heartily packed As Ever hamper on her social media, marked with a heart kissing emoji

But that's not all! Meghan also gave her followers a behind-the-scenes look at the festivities while joking she was going to "get a little foodie on" them. The Duchess of Sussex was spotted at celebrity-loved restaurant Funke in Beverly Hills, where she indulged in an "extraordinary" meal, praising the chef and his team for creating one of "the top five meals of my life."

The actress-turned-royal opted for an elegant white ensemble decorated with rhinestones as she leaned forward to blow out her candles. Her gorgeous cake, frosted with meringue and adorned with flowers, was almost too beautiful to eat.

But what's even more fascinating is the fact that Meghan repurposed a closet staple - a £4,000 Valentino shift dress - for the occasion. The white, embellished gown was previously worn by the Duchess at a charity concert in 2021, and she gave it a new lease on life for her birthday party.

The opulent spread featured a selection of seasonal vegetables, including squash, corn and tomatoes as well as the lifestyle brand's most recent launches - a bottle of wine and some honey

Meanwhile, her loved ones showered her with love and admiration on social media. Close pals including Abigail Spencer, Kelly McKee Zajfen, Tracy Robbins, Jamie Kern Lima, and Daniel Martin all took to Instagram to share gushing compliments, calling Meghan "pure magic" and a "sister in this life and beyond."

Kerry Washington, who has been friends with Meghan since 2013, was also among those wishing the Duchess a happy birthday. She posted: "To this beautiful (inside and out) @meghan Love you so much!"

But what really caught our attention is Meghan's new business venture - her lifestyle brand As Ever. The company took to Instagram to share a heartfelt birthday tribute to their founder, praising her for pouring her heart, vision, and magic touch into every detail.

fans have pointed out another reason why Meghan's cake may have been adorned with flowers - as one person revealed it represents the nickname given to her by her mother, Doria Ragland (left)

And speaking of As Ever, the Duchess shared a teaser video on Sunday, August 2, showing herself frolicking in the grass at her Montecito estate near Santa Barbara, California. The clip featured Meghan wearing a short white dress as she carried a wicker basket filled with flowers and bottles of As Ever Napa Valley rosé.

The words "Coming soon..." appeared over the video to tease the launch of her new 2024 Napa Valley rosé. Shared on the official As Ever Instagram page, the caption read: "Goodness in a glass. Right around the corner...Cheers to August!"

But here's the juicy part - Meghan announced another product coming to her As Ever line earlier this week, and fans are scratching their heads as to what exactly is new. The brand revealed that following the buzz surrounding the 2023 Napa Valley rosé, they will be launching another wine with a slight tweak - calling it the 2024 Napa Valley rosé.

The Duchess of Sussex picked the white, embellished Valentino shift dress - decorated flower appliqués - for her birthday, with Meghan previously wearing knee-skimming frock in 2021. She last reached for the dress, which retails for around £4,000, when Meghan and Harry attended the Global Citizen Live charity concert in New York's Central Park in September 2021 (above)

And in a surprising twist, the company vowed that it will pretty much taste the same as As Ever's first wine. "It marries the same harmony of notes from our first blend and creates an elegant medley of delicate yet memorable flavor," reads a press release.

The brand also posted to Instagram with a series of images showing the new wine resting in beach sand, uploading alongside a caption that read: "Oh, how we love seeing the world through rose colored glasses. Rosé colored glasses? Perhaps even better."

We can't help but wonder - is this just a re-packaged version of their previous wine, or is there something more to it? Only time will tell!

Meghan Markle's closest friends, including Jamie Kern Lima, pictured with the Duchess, have marked her 44th birthday with a series of gushing tributes shared to social media

In other news, Meghan also took a moment to share some love for her fans, posting a heartfelt message on Instagram. "Thank you to everyone who has supported me and my brand As Ever," she wrote. "Your enthusiasm and encouragement mean the world to me."

As we celebrate Meghan's 44th birthday in style, it's clear that this Duchess of Sussex is still going strong!

Tracy Robbins shared a behind-the-scenes snap of her husband Brian and Meghan at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour

Tracy showed a very light-hearted and laid back side to Meghan, as they were seen giggling while enjoying cocktails together

Meghan's make-up artist friend Daniel Martin shared a candid snap of the Duchess and her beagle Mia enjoying the sun in her Montecito garden

The Duchess shared rare personal comments to Instagram as she replied to the posts congratulating her

Jamie Kern Lima also shared a behind-the-scenes look from their podcast earlier this year - including a rainbow fruit platter they had made together

Kelly Mckee Zajfen shared an unseen black-and-white photograph of herself and the mother-of-two laughing together, while standing beside a fountain

Abigail Spencer and Meghan met years ago during an audition but got to know each other after appearing on Suits together

In her gushing birthday message, Abigail wished Meghan a happy birthday, and credited the Duchess with 'saving' her life

Meghan replied with a rare social media comment, writing: 'Thank you, sweet Abs! Right back at you, and happy birthday to YOU! 44/4'

Meghan's As Ever brand has posted a gushing birthday tribute as she celebrated her 44th birthday

In the video, Meghan swings her Hermes-clad feet while sitting on a wall, her basket filled with flowers and bottles of wine

Meghan described her new bottles as 'goodness in a glass' - as she launched the new line on her birthday

Meghan Markle tried to stir up excitement over her new product announcement but it might be hard for customers to spot what's new with this one

The company revealed on Wednesday that following the buzz surrounding the 2023 Napa Valley rosé, it will be launching another wine, called the 2024 Napa Valley rosé