This marked the second year in a row that her birthday was not acknowledged on the Royal accounts. While the Royal Aid claimed they only marked the birthdays of working members of the family on social media, this contradicted previous years when Meghan's birthday was indeed acknowledged.
In addition to the royal family, there was also a lack of birthday messages from Meghan's closest celebrity friends, with only Serena Williams sending a message. Despite the snub, Meghan was seen out and about with Harry, wearing a £188 strapless black and white hoop dress from Posse, putting on a smile for the occasion.
However, what caught attention was Harry's appearance as he was wearing a blue linen open-neck shirt with noticeable wrinkles, indicating that the shirt was brand new and not properly ironed. According to a source close to the Sussexes, Meghan forced Harry to wear a new shirt straight out of the package for the birthday dinner, without taking the time to iron out the wrinkles.
Interestingly, Prince William was spotted wearing a blue linen shirt earlier in the week while serving Earth shot burgers on a food truck. Meghan allegedly rushed to find a similar shirt to copy William's style. It is apparent that Meghan is trying to mimic the style of the working royals, but her insistence on Harry wearing a wrinkled shirt only draws more attention to the couple's appearance.
Many observers believe that both partners need to look good to create a positive impression, and Meghan's focus on her own appearance while neglecting Harry's is seen as a misstep. Harry's disheveled appearance in public has raised eyebrows, and some speculate that he may not be accustomed to taking care of his own appearance without the help of servants, given his previous royal lifestyle.
While Meghan may copy the styles of famous figures like Angelina, Emma, and Catherine, it's evident that her efforts to match the appeal of working royals like William have fallen short. The continued tension between the Sussexes and the royal family is evident, and Meghan's attempts to emulate the working royals may not be achieving the desired effect.
