Meghan’s contrived birthday posts are a smoke screen for her unpopularity…that sundae made me want to vomit, experts say

MEGHAN Markle’s birthday posts are a smoke screen for her unpopularity, a royal expert has said. You can watch the latest episode of our award-winning Royal Exclusive show on our fabulous new video hub. Meghan Markle’s birthday posts are a smoke screen for her unpopularity, royal experts have said Credit: Instagram The Duchess of Sussex shared a new clip of her dancing around the kitchen to mark her 45th birthday Credit: meghan / instagram The Duchess of Sussex shared a new clip of her dancing around the kitchen in her pyjamas and a tiara to mark her 45th birthday on Tuesday. Prince Harry, 41, chuckles in the background of the footage, which was shared to Instagram, as his wife disappears from view behind an array of balloons. Meghan also thanked her social media followers for the “birthday love” as she shared pictures of herself jumping into a pool. Sign up for the Royals newsletter Thank you! Speaking to Matt Wilkinson on the Royal Exclusive, royal journalist Phil Dampier and Press Secretary to the late Queen Elizabeth II, Ailsa Andersen, discussed the cringe posts. A video was also posted on her As Ever business account showing her favourite sundae Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk Press Secretary to the late Queen Elizabeth II, Ailsa Andersen, said it ‘would make me want to vomit’ Credit: Instagram/ @aseverofficial In the video, Harry could be heard saying “oh dear” as Meghan boogied around their Montecito home in California to which Matt Wilkinson asks his guests: “Is he speaking for all of us here?” Phil responds: “They’re always a bit contrived, aren’t they?” “When you see these pictures of hers, they’re always very, very contrived. You’re always very controlled. “I don’t know what message she’s trying to send out with her, just that she’s carefree and having a great time, I suppose.” Most read in Royals Meghan had also marked the birthday celebrations with a video on her As Ever business account making her favourite ice-cream sundae – raspberry spread, vanilla ice cream, shortbread and flour sprinkles. When asked for her opinion on the latest addition to As Ever’s menu, Ailsa jokes: “I think it’d make me want to vomit, actually, to be absolutely honest.” Earlier in the show, discussion started with Meghan’s popularity with the British public. Matt Wilkinson says: “Her life seems very much in the US at the moment, doesn’t it? We didn’t see her when she came over, whereas Harry is concentrating over here in the UK.” Phil Dampier said he was “surprised” she had come to the UK and met the King with the Sussexes two children. The Duchess of Sussex also shared pics of her plunging into a pool on her birthday Credit: meghan/Instagram Another clip shows the pair hilariously attempt to put party hats on their two dogs Credit: Instagram “All this business about the security, I think, was a bit of a smoke screen,” he said. “But I don’t think it changes the fundamentals over here. I don’t think she’s popular with the public. I don’t think she’d go down very well if she met members of the public.” Meghan’s birthday celebrations come just days after the Sussexes returned from holidaying in Europe. The family had travelled to mainland Europe ahead of Harry’s return to the UK. She shared snaps of Harry, 41, and their kids Archie, seven, and Lilibet, five, during what appears to be a visit to Princess Diana‘s childhood home. The family, who live in California, had travelled to mainland Europe ahead of Harry’s return to the UK. He had intended to bring his family with him for the full duration of his five-day trip to Britain, including the Invictus Games in Birmingham. However, he instead flew in alone and hours before arriving in London an invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace was reportedly withdrawn. The offer was rescinded after he failed to meet the deadline for a decision. But during the family’s trip to the UK, they enjoyed tea with King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove, it was confirmed by Buckingham Palace. It was the first time the monarch had seen his daughter-in-law and grandchildren since 2022. Comment now