Princess Kate and Prince William extended warm birthday wishes to Queen Camilla today, as the Queen celebrates her 78th birthday in private.
The Prince and Princess of Wales shared a succinct message via their official social media channels, stating: “Happy Birthday to Her Majesty!” The brief greeting comes amid a flurry of attention surrounding a separate post by Meghan Markle, shared just one day prior.
On Tuesday, the Duchess of Sussex posted a promotional video on Instagram showcasing her As Ever rosé wine. The video, which featured rustic wooden boxes filled with bottles nestled in straw, was captioned: “Sending birthday love (both near and far) to my ladies.”
Although Meghan did not identify the recipients, the timing of the post — on the eve of Queen Camilla’s birthday — sparked widespread speculation online.
The clip transitions from Meghan opening a box of rosé to a styled arrangement of the wine bottles surrounded by fresh flowers and fruit. The aesthetic presentation highlighted the Duchess’s careful brand curation, though no official connection to the royal celebration was indicated.
Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace acknowledged the Queen’s birthday by releasing a new official portrait. Taken earlier this month by photographer Chris Jackson, the image shows Camilla at her private Wiltshire home, Raymill House, in relaxed surroundings.
Dressed in a teal button-up blouse adorned with a jungle motif—featuring parrots, flamingos, and monkeys—the Queen is seen smiling beneath the summer sun, leaning gently against a fence post amid tall grass.
The Queen completed her look with gold hoop earrings, a gold bracelet, and her signature rings, reflecting her understated yet distinctive royal style.
Last year, Queen Camilla spent her birthday on official duty, attending the State Opening of Parliament alongside King Charles. This year, however, she is expected to mark the occasion quietly, away from the spotlight.