How Queen Elizabeth Plans to Celebrate Meghan Markle’s Birthday

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Photo credit: Chris Jackson - Getty Images

From ELLE

Meghan Markle’s 38th birthday is still a couple months away, but Queen Elizabeth is already making plans for the occasion. According to The Mirror, the Queen has invited Meghan to join her at Balmoral Estate, the royal family’s Scottish home, to celebrate her August 4th birthday. Meghan and Prince Harry will bring their son Archie, marking his first royal holiday.

So far the festivities are said to include a traditional afternoon tea with the Queen and the new family will be given their own wing in the estate for some added privacy. The Queen will also have the staff prepare a special cake for Meghan’s birthday.

“The Queen and Prince Philip adore the couple and, of course, their new great-grandson Archie, and they have invited them to Balmoral for a few days,” the source said. “It is testament to Meghan that she has been given this invite. It’s a huge honor.”

This will be Meghan’s first trip to Balmoral, which is known as Queen Elizabeth’s favorite favorite home.

“It’s no secret Balmoral is Her Majesty’s favorite home and that’s why this invite is so special and heartfelt,” the source added.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip typically head to Balmoral in July, a time when the estate is closed to the public, and stay in their residence there until October.

Markle recently made her first public appearance since the birth of her son Archie on May 6. She joined the rest of the royal family for Trooping the Colour on June 8, an event to celebrate the Queen’s official birthday.

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