Meghan Markle marked her 44th birthday on August 4, celebrating with Prince Harry and their two children.

Known for her love of low-key festivities, the Duchess of Sussex has shared in the past that she enjoys simple pleasures—like French fries with a candle on top.

As midnight arrived, royal fans flooded social media with heartfelt messages and well-wishes. Some were surprised to learn her actual age, while others encouraged her to share the secret behind her youthful appearance.

Tribute from Her Lifestyle Brand

According to PEOPLE, Markle has not yet posted any images or videos from her special day, but her lifestyle brand, As Ever, marked the occasion with a black-and-white portrait of her on Instagram. The caption read, “Celebrating the woman behind it all.

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

In the days leading up to her birthday, she enjoyed a beach outing with Harry, where Prince Archie was spotted taking surfing lessons. She also kicked off her celebrations by unveiling her signature pink wine, following the sell-out of the first batch in under an hour on July 1.

Fans Marvel at Her Ageless Appearance

Social media was abuzz with admiration for the Duchess’s age-defying looks. One royal watcher posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Happiest of birthdays to our gorgeous Duchess!!! Aging like fine wine…” Another wrote, “She looks good for her age,” while someone else commented, “Happy birthday to the very young, fresh & aging backward beauty Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.” A further fan added, “Happy Birthday, Meghan Sussex!! 44 doesn’t look a day over 25 on you!”

Royal watchers have long encouraged Markle to create a skincare range and share her beauty secrets. A light-hearted remark on social media read, “Meghan’s face card is lethal.”

The Daily Record reported one admirer saying she could hardly believe Markle’s age because she had such a “baby face.” Another fan quipped, “This is what happens when you drink your water and mind your own business.”

Likely Celebrations and Quirky Traditions

Having traded royal duties for a more private lifestyle in California, Markle likely marked her birthday with close family and her circle of celebrity friends.

Speaking to the Royal Insider, former royal butler Grant Harrold suggested Harry might keep with royal tradition by gifting something playful. “The royal family is famous for quirky, fun presents, so who knows. Maybe he might get her a piece of land on the moon. Or he might get her a title as a bit of a joke; you can get these Highland titles,” he said.