Meghan was seen smiling and laughing during the outing, but some fans noticed that Harry appeared miserable throughout. For the evening, Harry wore a blue linen shirt and white trousers, while Meghan donned a black and white Posse dress.
However, the dress choice received criticism from some fans who found it unflattering and ill-fitting. The couple was joined by their friend Matt Cohen, husband of Meghan's longtime friend Heather Direct, who didn't seem too thrilled to be part of the outing.
The timing of the leaked photos raised questions, as some suggested they might have been taken on a different night before Meghan's birthday. Meghan seemingly released the images a day early, possibly to divert attention from an upcoming story about the couple's call to kids via Archewell.
As the couple left the restaurant, they were seen pointing at something in the distance before getting into a waiting car. Interestingly, one photo indicated that Harry might not have entered the car with Meghan, leading to speculation about a possible argument between them.
While Meghan kept her jewelry simple for the occasion, opting not to wear necklaces to showcase the strapless dress, she adorned herself with chunky gold hoop earrings and a stack of bracelets, including a Cartier Love bracelet worth $5,000 and a Jennifer Mayer gold mini basil tennis bracelet estimated at $3,000.
Despite the seemingly pleasant night out, the leaked photos and the dynamics between Meghan and Harry have raised curiosity among fans and media outlets about the true nature of their relationship.