ROYAL KNEES-UP
Royal family birthday dates – from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to The Queen and Kate Middleton
THE QUEEN marks her birthday twice a year with both an official and private celebration but what about the rest of the royals?
From Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, Prince William and Kate to Queen Elizabeth II, here's when the
Royal Family have their birthdays.
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When is Meghan Markle’s birthday? How old is she?
Meghan Markle was born on August 4, 1981, in Los Angeles, California, which currently makes her 39 years old.
The former actress was actually born Rachel Meghan Markle, but became more commonly known by her middle name.
She was born to parents Thomas Markle, who was a TV lighting director, and Doria Ragland, a social worker and yoga teacher. They split when she was six.
She got into acting after obtaining a degree from Northwestern University in theatre and international studies in 2003, and later was cast as Rachel Zane in Suits in 2011.
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When is Prince Harry’s birthday?
Prince Harry was born on September 15, 1984, which currently makes him 36 years old.
He was baptised with the names Henry Charles Albert David at St George’s Chapel in Windsor, where he later tied the knot with Meghan Markle on May 19, 2018.
After the pair got married, they were given the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
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When are the royal family’s birthdays?
Here's a breakdown of other significant royal birthdays - as well as the Queen's official birthday...
- Queen Elizabeth II – April 21 – born 1926 (second 'official' birthday celebrated on the second Saturday of June typically)
- Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh – June 10 - born 1921
- Prince Charles, Prince of Wales – November 14 – born 1948
- Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall – July 17 – born 1947
- Prince William, Duke of Cambridge – June 21 – born 1982
- Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge – January 9 – born 1982
MORE ON THE ROYAL FAMILY
- Prince George – July 22 – born 2013
- Princess Charlotte – May 2 – born 2015
- Prince Louis – April 23 – born 2018
- Prince Harry – September 15 – born 1984
- Meghan Markle – August 4 – born 1981
- Archie - May 6 - born 2019
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at first royal engagement as Duke and Duchess of Sussex since wedding for Prince Charles' 70th birthday
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