Meghan Markle Turns 44—But Her Birthday Campaign Still a Mystery
Meghan Markle turned 44 today, and she's spending the day quietly with Prince Harry and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Unlike her 40th birthday, this year’s celebration seems to be private and low-key—with no major announcements or campaigns so far.
Back in 2021, Meghan made headlines by launching the “40x40” campaign to mark her 40th birthday. It was meant to help women who lost jobs during the pandemic get back into the workforce. The idea was simple but powerful: ask 40 friends to give 40 minutes of mentorship to support these women. She even released a fun video with actress Melissa McCarthy—plus a surprise cameo from Prince Harry juggling outside the window.
Big names like Adele, Serena Williams, Princess Eugenie, and Stella McCartney were linked to the project. It got attention at first—but soon faded away.
According to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, the campaign seemed more like a PR strategy than a well-thought-out plan. He said it lacked direction and didn’t really follow through on its promises, despite all the star power attached.
Since then, there’s been no clear update or continuation of the 40x40 program, and Meghan hasn’t launched any similar birthday initiatives—at least not publicly.
What This Tells Us About Meghan Markle’s Birthday Approach
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Meghan may be shifting away from big birthday campaigns, focusing more on family and privacy.
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While her 40x40 idea was creative, the execution may have fallen short, according to critics.
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It highlights how even with celebrity support, a project needs solid structure and follow-through.
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Some royal watchers believe the campaign was meant to polish Meghan’s public image, but without lasting results, it ended up feeling unfinished.
