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Meghan Markle posts poignant message to Prince Harry celebrating her birthday at restaurant loved by the Kardashians

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Meghan Markle posts poignant message to Prince Harry celebrating her birthday at restaurant loved by the Kardashians

The Duchess of Sussex marked her 44th by releasing more As Ever products
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at the TIME100 Summit, Image 2 shows Woman blowing out candles on a birthday cake

MEGHAN Markle celebrated her 44th birthday in style this week, enjoying a swanky meal at an A-list restaurant loved by the Kardashians.

The Duchess of Sussex uploaded an Instagram post on her special day, which included a poignant message for husband Prince Harry, 40.

Woman blowing out candles on a birthday cake.

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Meghan uploaded this photo to Instagram from her birthday celebrations at Funke in Beverly HillsCredit: Instagram
Meghan Markle's Instagram birthday post thanking her husband, friends, family, and fans.

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Meghan shared a sweet message to husband Prince Harry and her friendsCredit: Instagram
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at the TIME100 Summit.

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Meghan thanked her husband for ‘making it so special’Credit: Getty
Kylie Jenner in a black leather mini dress arriving at a birthday dinner.

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Kylie Jenner stunned in a black leather mini dress while arriving to sister Kim Kardashian’s birthday dinner at Funke in Beverly HillsCredit: Splash

Alongside a snap showing her with a birthday cake, she wrote: “Blowing out the candles on a beautiful 24 hours, and thanking my husband, friends and family for making it so special.

“To those of you I don’t know, but who send love every day — thank you so much. Please know I feel it and appreciate it.”

She also gave fans some information about how she celebrated her birthday on Monday, sharing how she had dined at popular celeb hotspot Funke in Beverly Hills.

Kim Kardashian celebrated her 43rd birthday there, and the likes of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Michelle ObamaJennifer Lopez and Matt Damon have also been there in the past.

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Last October, Hailey Bieber hosted her Rhode Skin launch party there and was joined by husband Justin Bieber.

Meghan added of her experience: “And just to get a little foodie on you….this dinner last night at @funke_la with the culinary mastery of @evanfunke and his team is in the top five meals of my life.

“Extraordinary. Thank you for a standout dining experience.”

The restaurant opened in January 2023 and is led by head chef and co-owner Evan Funke.

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It is now featured on the Michelin dining guide and was ranked at 25 on the 101 Best Restaurants in LA list by the Los Angeles Times.

For her birthday celebrations, Meghan wore an elegant white ensemble with rhinestones.

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MEGHAN’S BIRTHDAY MESSAGE

Meghan’s brand also wished her a happy birthday and shared a post thanking “the woman behind it all”.

It comes after The Duchess of Sussex marked her 44th by releasing more As Ever products.

A new post on the As Ever Instagram reads: “Celebrating the woman behind it all.

Black and white photo of Meghan Markle smiling and wearing a hat and dress.

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Meghan’s own brand has shared a post thanking “the woman behind it all” on her birthdayCredit: Instagram
Screenshot of Meghan Markle's "As Ever" website.

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Meghan created the brand ‘As Ever’
A wicker basket filled with oranges, white flowers, a jar of apricot spread, and a gift box.

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The Duchess of Sussex’s new As Ever product range

“She pours her heart, vision & magic touch into every detail, and today, we raise a glass to her! Happy birthday to our founder.”

Meghan, mum to Archie, six, and Lilibet, four, sent out a newsletter last week that claimed her Napa Valley Rosé was crowned “The IT drink for summer“.

She added: “We are pleased to share that our 2024 Napa Valley Rosé will be available for purchase next week.”

It comes after it was revealed the brand’s new Rosé will set back punters $30 a bottle and Meghan also plans to bring out a sparkling wine.

The 2023 Napa Valley Rosé is on sale via a new wine section on Meg’s As Ever website.

The Rosé costs $30 (£21) a bottle, or in packs of three for $90 (£65), a half case for $159 (£115) and full case for $300 (£218).

FRIENDS’ TRIBUTES

Photo of Meghan Markle and Jamie Kern Lima.

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Meghan’s pal Jamie Kern Lima shared a sweet birthday messageCredit: Instagram
Two women laughing together at an event.

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Meghan’s Suits costar Abigail Spencer also wrote a gushing messageCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Abigail Spencer's birthday message to Meghan Markle.

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Abigail praised Meghan for being ‘champagne in human form’Credit: Instagram

Many of Meghan’s celeb pals gushed about the former Suits actress on Instagram for her birthday.

Meghan’s costar in the hit legal drama Abigail Spencer called her “champagne in human form” and a “sister in this life and beyond.”

As Abigail was also celebrating her birthday this week Meghan fired back: “Thank you, sweet Abs! Right back at you, and happy birthday to YOU! 44/4” in a nod to them both turning 44 on the fourth day of the month.

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Kelly McKee Zajfen, Tracy Robbins, Jamie Kern Lima shared gushing messages on Instagram, hailing Meghan as “pure magic” and describing her as “like sunshine in a bottle.”

Jamie Kern Lima, who hosted Meghan on her podcast earlier this year, wrote: “Happy Birthday @meghan thank you for being love, light and such a great friend to everyone who has the gift of truly knowing you!!!”