Inside Meghan Markle’s birthday celebrations as duchess turns 43

Meghan Markle will undoubtedly feel “celebrated” as she rings in her 43rd birthday Sunday.

The Duchess of Sussex will likely mark the occasion with a low-key soiree surrounded by her nearest and dearest — which no longer includes the Windsor clan.

But according to former royal butler Grant Harrold, the “Suits” alum will feel loved alongside her husband and her family, as well as some of her best friends.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a promotional image for their Netflix show, with India Martínez and a group of women dancing
Meghan Markle will no doubt be feeling “celebrated” as she rings in her 43rd birthday Sunday.Netflix

Harrold, who worked as King Charles’ butler for seven years, said Prince Harry is believed to be throwing an at-home cookout for his wife on her special day.

“He is a gentleman and a good cook,” Harrold exclusively told The Post. “He is quite old-fashioned like that.”

“They may have a party, they do enjoy summer BBQs outdoors so they might invite friends round for a dinner or a bbq,” he said, adding that the duke “will make sure that Meghan is celebrated.”

As for the other members of the Firm, things are a little more complicated.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle taking a selfie with a dog, hinting at a Netflix show about their life
A former royal staffer said Harry is believed to be throwing an at-home cookout for his wife on her special day.Netflix

Tensions had reached an all-time high after the Sussexes stepped down as senior working members of the royal family in 2020 and moved to the US.

And despite the fact that there’s virtually no communication between the Sussex and Windsor clan, Harrold believes that the mom of two will still receive a birthday message from Prince William and Kate Middleton.

“I have no doubt of that,” he said. “Whether it be electronically, a phone call or a birthday card is hard to say with the ongoing rift.”

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, standing with a group of people in front of a baby for a Netflix show
The Duchess of Sussex will likely mark the occasion with a low-key soiree surrounded by her nearest and dearest.Netflix

“I also think the King and Queen will send their birthday wishes, they will rise above everything that has happened because at the end of the day, they are still family,” the former royal staffer added.

“I don’t think that will change certainly despite everything that’s happened.”

What’s more, Harrold says it’s not too far fetched for Markle to expect a special delivery from the palace.

“They may send a gift as well, but given everything that has happened, there might not be,” he adds. “If they were all still getting on I can imagine it would be a piece of jewelry or something from the royal collection, possibly a hand-me-down from the late Queen.”

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, attending the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023, walking down a stage.
Harrold claims that Markle will likely receive some birthday messages from Harry’s estranged family.Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation

“They say blood is thicker than water so I think all the family will send their wishes and possibly a gift,” he added.

As for public messages on social media, the former royal staffer says that Markle shouldn’t hold her breath.

“I doubt there will be any public wishes made, they used to post on social media but that hasn’t happened in the past few years and I doubt that will change,” he said on behalf of Slingo.

Indeed, the Firm was silent on the “Suits” alum’s 42nd birthday last year.

It was a stark contrast to the previous year, when the royals, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as the King and Queen, all publicly shared birthday messages for Markle’s 41st birthday on social media.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle holding their newborn Lilibet and toddler son Archie in a festive family photo
The mom of two will celebrate her 43rd birthday with her hubby and kids, Harrold adds.Alexi Lubomirski / Duke and Duch

For a while, Charles was the only senior member of the royal family who maintained contact with the Sussexes.

However, it’s recently become known that the monarch, 75, no longer takes his estranged son’s calls — meaning there is zero communication between the two camps.

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