Meghan Markle marked her 44th birthday on August 4, 2025, but the occasion was overshadowed by renewed allegations of bullying from her time as a working royal. Reports from sources like The Hollywood Gossip highlight a controversy stemming from claims by former staff, first publicized by journalist Valentine Low in 2022. Low recently reiterated these allegations on a podcast, stating that former employees felt psychologically impacted by their experiences, describing Meghan and Prince Harry as “difficult to work for.” These claims have persisted despite denials from the Sussexes’ camp, which labeled them as a smear campaign.
On the same day, Meghan’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, announced a restock of its 2024 Napa Valley Rosé, which sold out quickly after its initial launch. The brand celebrated her birthday with a tribute on Instagram, praising her vision and involvement. Meanwhile, royal expert Jennie Bond suggested Meghan is unlikely to receive birthday messages from the royal family, except possibly from Princesses Eugenie or Beatrice, amid ongoing tensions following the Sussexes’ exit from royal duties in 2020.
Meghan is believed to have celebrated privately with Prince Harry, their children Archie and Lilibet, and possibly her mother, Doria Ragland, in Montecito, California. Posts on X reflected mixed sentiments, with some praising her resilience and others criticizing her public image. Her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, faced criticism and low viewership, ranking 383rd on the platform, though a second season is planned.
Buckingham Palace also confirmed that the tiara Meghan wore at her 2018 wedding, a historic piece from 1932, will remain linked to her and not be lent to other royals due to her prominence. Despite professional highs with her brand, the bullying allegations and strained royal ties continue to cast a shadow over her milestone birthday.