Meghan Markle’s Birthday Sparks Controversy and Criticism

This past Thursday, Meghan Markle celebrated her 41st birthday, but not without a swirl of controversy and mockery surrounding her age.

While many, including Prince William and Kate Middleton, extended warm birthday wishes to the Duchess of Sussex, others took the opportunity to poke fun at her.

This year, it seems, the birthday girl might not receive any well-wishes from her estranged father, Thomas Markle.

Thomas Markle, who has had a strained relationship with Meghan, revealed that he sent her a bouquet of roses last year, symbolizing her two children, Archie and Lilibet.

Despite his thoughtful gesture, he claims he never received any acknowledgment from her.

Speaking on GB News, he expressed his desire for her to have a happy birthday and brighter days ahead, but lamented the lack of communication.

The celebrations also reignited discussions about Meghan's age, particularly among royal enthusiasts in the UK.

Some fans were less than impressed with the birthday greetings from Prince William and Kate Middleton, leading to a flurry of online commentary.

Senior journalist Richard Eden even took a jab at Meghan's friend, Omid Scobie, on Twitter, humorously questioning the accuracy of her age.

Eden tweeted, “Happy birthday to the Duchess of Sussex who is 41 today, or as Omid Scobie would put it, 31.” This prompted various responses, with one user quipping, “I swear, she doesn't look a day over 44.” The ongoing debate about Meghan's true age continues to fuel speculation and scrutiny among her critics.

The discussion around Meghan's age was amplified after the release of her animated series, “Pearl,” which included a narrative about her experience at the age of 11.

According to a new book by Tom Bauer, her father encouraged her to take action, which included writing letters to the company and then-First Lady Hillary Clinton.

However, this recollection raised eyebrows as it was pointed out that Hillary Clinton was not First Lady when Meghan was 11; she was the governor of Arkansas's wife at that time.

This discrepancy led some social media users to suggest that Meghan might be older than she claims, sparking further debate online.

A user noted that the timeline of events could only align if Meghan's age were indeed different from what she has publicly stated.

Another user mentioned that her age could be verified through a website that scans and uploads high school yearbooks, adding another layer to the discussion.

Adding to the controversy, Meghan's recent legal victories against a UK newspaper group have not been well-received by many royal experts and supporters of the monarchy.

Following her win, some speculated that court documents may have revealed her actual age, a claim that circulated widely on social media.

Royal biographer Angela Levin, known for her critical stance on Meghan and Prince Harry, retweeted such claims, further fueling the fire.