Duchess of Sussex’s heartfelt reflections highlight self-worth and kindness ahead of her 44th birthday
As Meghan Markle prepares to celebrate her 44th birthday on August 4th, an inspiring message from one of her earlier birthdays is once again gaining attention—offering a glimpse into the Duchess of Sussex’s thoughtful outlook on life.
Before becoming a royal, Meghan shared a deeply personal post on her now-archived lifestyle blog The Tig, marking her 33rd birthday with a message that continues to resonate nearly a decade later.
In the post, Meghan encouraged her followers to celebrate their birthdays not with lavish gifts, but through acts of kindness and personal reflection. “I want you to be kind to yourself and I want you to challenge yourself,” she wrote. “I want you to stop gossiping and buy a coffee for someone you love.”
She ended the message with a powerful note: “Do not ever forget your worth—you are enough.”
Even after stepping into the global spotlight, Meghan has maintained this grounded approach to birthdays. In a separate entry from 2016, she reflected on her mother Doria Ragland’s philosophy that birthdays are like “your own personal New Year”—a chance to set fresh intentions and embrace new possibilities.
“More adventure, opportunities to grow, more delicious meals. Always more inspiration,” Meghan wrote, describing the simple yet meaningful things she hoped for in the year ahead.
With her special day just around the corner, Meghan’s past reflections serve as a gentle reminder of the values she continues to uphold—gratitude, self-respect, and kindness to others.
