Meghan Markle turned 45 on Tuesday and she marked the occasion with a seriously sunny Instagram drop. The duchess posted poolside photos featuring a slick black one-piece, a handful of balloons, and a joyful jump into the water. She captioned the post with a thank-you and set the clip to Cliff Richard’s“Summer Holiday,”which basically screams main character energy.
But while Meghan is making a splash, the royal family is reportedly divided on birthday protocol. King Charles is expected to send a quiet, discreet card or gift, with royal insiders noting his compassionate streak has never gone away. On the flip side, Prince William and Kate Middleton are expected to ignore the day completely. Commentators say the Waleses still believe Meghan played a role in the breakdown of family trust, so a birthday greeting is likely out of the question.
The tension comes just weeks after Meghan and Harry met privately with Charles and Camilla, and with Harry possibly staying at Buckingham Palace in September, the family dynamic is still shifting. One thing is clear: Meghan is focused on her own joy, and the birthday content is proof. Do you think birthdays should be exempt from family drama, or does the estrangement cancel the card? Drop your thoughts in the comments.
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