Yesterday, Meghan Markle turned 41, but there was something peculiar about her birthday this year.
The Queen, who has previously publicly wished Meghan a happy birthday, remained silent this time.
Even the official Royal Family Twitter account, which has always acknowledged Meghan’s special day, made no mention of it.
The same goes for the Royal Family’s Instagram account.
So, why did the Queen choose to snub Meghan on her birthday?
Let’s delve into the details.
Royal expert Daniella Eisler believes that the Queen’s cold shoulder towards Meghan is connected to Prince Harry’s forthcoming memoir.
According to Eisler, the memoir is expected to shed light on Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla in a negative way.
Speculation has been rife that Harry might target his stepmother in the book.
This aligns with the timing of Meghan’s birthday and adds fuel to the fire.
However, Daily Express royal correspondent Richard Palmer offers a different perspective.
He suggests that the absence of a birthday message for Meghan is simply a change in policy.
The royal family now only publicly acknowledges the birthdays of non-working members when they reach a milestone age ending in zero.
But regardless of the reason, being the first non-working member of the House of Windsor to be ignored on their birthday carries a sting.
If the Queen had been concerned about escalating tensions or wanted to maintain peace within the fractious Sussexes, one would expect the palace to wait until after Meghan’s birthday to implement this new social media approach.
However, that was not the case, leaving room for speculation.
Adding to the intrigue is the anticipation surrounding Harry’s memoir, set to be released before the festive season.
Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams warns that the revelations in the book may strain Harry’s relationship with his brother, Prince William.
The two brothers have already taken different paths, and the memoir could further exacerbate the divide.
Now, let’s turn to you, our readers.
What do you make of this news?
Do you think the Queen’s silence on Meghan’s birthday is a mere coincidence or a calculated move by the royal palace?
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