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Meghan Markle celebrated turning 44 with a memorable birthday dinner in Beverly Hills
She shared a photo from the private celebration in an Instagram post on Tuesday, Aug. 5
“Blowing out the candles on a beautiful 24 hours, and thanking my husband, friends and family for making it so special,” the Duchess of Sussex wrote
Meghan Markle is sharing a glimpse of her 44th birthday celebration.
The Duchess of Sussex posted a photo from the occasion on Instagram, on Tuesday, Aug. 5., writing, “Blowing out the candles on a beautiful 24 hours, and thanking my husband, friends and family for making it so special.”
In the photo, Meghan can be seen blowing out the candles on her decadent cake garnished with yellow hibiscus flowers.
Meghan also took a moment to thank her friends and followers for all of the birthday wishes, writing, “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 ❤️.”
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Meghan Markle blowing out birthday candles on Aug. 5, 2025
The Duchess of Sussex then gave a shout-out to Funke, the upscale restaurant in Beverly Hills, Calif. belonging to chef Evan Funke, where she dined to celebrate the occasion. “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,” she shared. “Extraordinary 🍝 Thank you for a standout dining experience.”
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Earlier on Aug. 5, Meghan’s lifestyle brand As ever dropped its newest release of the 2024 Napa Valley Rosé. A newsletter from As ever announced, “It’s here — our 2024 Napa Valley Rosé.”
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“With a graceful blush hue, the 2024 Napa Valley Rosé evokes the same effortlessly elegant notes of our debut vintage: delicately balanced, with soft notes of stone fruit, a gentle minerality and a lasting finish,” it continued. “Reminiscent of the finest Provencal styles, this thoughtfully crafted blend is perfect for summer’s end. Cheers!”
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The Duchess of Sussex celebrated the drop on her Instagram Stories prior to sharing the details of her birthday celebration.
“Here we go!” she said, popping the bottle with a wine opener.
The camera then panned to show the cork, etched with “As ever.”
“First bottle off the line! Toasting to a beautiful day. Our Napa rosé is live @aseverofficial,” read text over the video on her Instagram Stories.
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