Meghan Markle was brutally mocked online by royal fans after her brand issued a message for her birthday. The Duchess of Sussex stayed silent on her official Instagram account on Monday, August 4, the day of her 44th birthday; however, her lifestyle brand, As Ever, posted a tribute to its founder.

Happy birthday, Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex turns 44 today and while she’s kept things pretty quiet on social media today, that didn’t stop her lifestyle brand, As Ever, from doing a little celebrating of its own.

Meghan Markle didn't celebrate her 44th birthday with a social media post, but the Duchess of Sussex shared messages of gratitude to friends who commemorated her big day. Fellow Suits alum Abigail Spencer shared a sweet post to her birthday twin on Monday,