Meghan Markle was a birthday princess in humble £25 T-shirt - and Target tiara


The Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram on Tuesday to mark her 45th birthday with a light-hearted clip showing her dancing barefoot


Meghan, Duchess of Sussex close up side on with hair in bun© Variety via Getty Images

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Laura Sutcliffe
Laura SutcliffeFashion and Beauty News Editor
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Belated happy birthday to the Duchess of Sussex! Prince Harry's wife turned 45 on Tuesday and shared a fabulous video on her Instagram Stories, showing herself in full-on birthday mode.

The light-hearted clip showed the mother-of-two dancing barefoot around her kitchen while wearing a sparkling "Happy Birthday" tiara from US store Target.

Meghan Markle danced around her kitchen for her 45th birthday© Instagram / @meghan
Meghan Markle danced around her kitchen for her 45th birthday

Identified by What Meghan Wore, the California-born star wore a white slogan T-shirt emblazoned with the words "It's Giving Mrs". 

This style is thought to be from Etsy, priced at around £25. In keeping with the crisp, white theme, Meghan paired the top with matching relaxed pyjama trousers from high-end brand Eberjey.

Meghan wore a slogan T-shirt, thought to be purchased from Etsy© Etsy
Meghan wore a slogan T-shirt, thought to be purchased from Etsy

Meghan giggled as she twirled around her birthday balloons, and Harry captured the candid moment on camera.

White PJs from sleepwear brand Eberjey© @Eberjey
The royal chose PJ bottoms by luxe sleepwear brand Eberjey

Princess Kate's no-slogan pact

It's safe to say that you won't see other royals such as Meghan's sister-in-law, the Princess of Wales, wearing a slogan T-shirt. This is due to several factors, but the main one is that royals must remain neutral at all times, not discussing politics or worldwide issues. Although a light-hearted slogan doesn't have to be provocative, it could be misinterpreted by others and could be seen as an advertisement or endorsement.

Kate Middleton smiling, wearing a blue blazer and white top, stands in front of a tennis-themed backdrop.© Alamy Stock Photo
The royal family stay away from slogan styles

Kate is known not to partake in fashion fads - she steers clear of micro trends, instead focusing on classic, timeless pieces when it comes to her wardrobe, and a slogan T-shirt is seen as a short-lived phase.

Kate Middleton meets members of the public during a walkabout on October 6, 2022 in Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland. © Getty Images
The Princess of Wales stays away from microtrends, prefering classic styles

As a working royal, protocol is always paramount. Although the Prince and Princess of Wales do share snippets of their lives on social media, filming within their living quarters is extremely rare due to their commitment to personal privacy, which is why the public would never see Kate in her PJs.

Meghan makes a statement

 The mother of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet is quite a fan of slogan T-shirts. In 2024, Meghan donned a T-shirt that read 'Love like a mother' in bold red writing. 

Meghan Markle posing with a friend wearing a t-shirt saying 'love like a mother'
Meghan's slogan t-shirt read 'love like a mother'

In honour of Mother's Day in the US, Alliance of Moms created slogan tees as part of their 2024 campaign, with all profits going to "essential services, education, and advocacy so that young parents in foster care and their children can heal and thrive," the charity said in an Instagram post.

Slogan T-shirts, the Y2K trend that never went away

Slogan T-shirts were an A-list statement back in the 2000s and, like many Y2K-inspired trends, made a resurgence in 2023 with the likes of Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid championing tops that featured catchy statements. 

victoria beckham slogan t shirt
Victoria Beckham has worn many slogan T-shirts over the years

Victoria Beckham has worn a variety of iconic T-shirts over the years, her most famous reading 'Fashion stole my smile' and 'My Dad had a Rolls-Royce'.

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