Meghan Markle turns 41: 11 ways the Duchess of Sussex made headlines so far in 2022

Meghan Markle's Archetypes podcast has finally launched on Spotify, and with it has come plenty of revelations from the Duchess of Sussex, including her pet name for Prince Harry and the terrifying fire that happened in her son Archie's bedroom. Starting her first episode with a bang, 41 year old Meghan invited her best pal tennis ace Serena Williams to join her, where the focus of the chat was about the "double standard women face when they are labelled "ambitious" and the ripple effects this has on other aspects of their lives." Aside from that though, there were plenty of little tidbits about Meghan's life, and her husband of four years Prince Harry, 37, even made an appearance.

Meghan Markle is salty!

Prince Harry and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall — claims the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are enveloping themselves in “grandeur and pomp that surrounds them” after the royals announced an upcoming trip to the UK.The pair are scheduled to visit Harry’s home soil and Germany for three charity events next month, their spokesperson told Page Six earlier this week.Harry, 37, and Markle, 41, last visited the UK in June to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations with their two kids: Archie, 3, and Lilibet, 1.However, their upcoming trip seems to have raised the eyebrows of many, in particular Levin, who noted the “odd time” of their visit.“Harry and Meghan coming to UK for ‘charities close to their hearts.’ Will the Queen be in Balmoral, and William in USA for Earthshot? Is this part of an attempt at an alternative Royal Family?” Levin tweeted Monday. “Odd time otherwise before H’s ‘bombshell’ memoir.““[Meghan] doesn’t like losing [and] feels enormous bitterness and resentment towards the royal family for not letting her modernize [it].”“Surely if anyone is scared for their safety, they should keep what they are doing and where secret.

Royal biographer Angela Levin has labelled Prince Harry and Meghan Markle "extremists" during a furious rant about the couple.The royal writer slammed the pair for their behaviour and conduct towards the Royal Family during an interview on GB News.The expert expressed her fury Live on TV and said: "Anybody who actually admires the way that Harry and Megan are behaving are extremely wrong and should be ashamed of themselves." Levin continued: "I think psychologically, they've cracked open something, that other people think ‘well, I wouldn't want to do what they're doing because they're extremists and they behave very badly, but there must be some way of earning more money out of that’." The stern faced critic went on to accuse Harry and Meghan of trying to make money out of their ties to the Royal Family, but have no respect for it. Angela's criticism of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex raged on: "That's another reason why they should be so ashamed of themselves because it's just not right.

A date has been set by a Florida judge for a trial in Meghan Markle's half-sister Samantha's lawsuit against her. The Duchess of Sussex, 41, who will make a surprise visit to the UK next month with Prince Harry, is being sued by 57 year old half-sibling over a story in which she claims Meghan made defamatory comments about being "an only child" in the couple's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are heading back to the U.K. next month.

The Duchess of Sussex has an incredible fleet of handbags - from Mulberry to Chloe - and we love seeing what arm candy she will carry next.READ: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to return to the UK: detailsOne of her most memorable handbag moments was on Christmas Day 2018, when Prince Harry's wife attended church; wearing top-to-toe Victoria Beckham. As much as we loved her entire ensemble, it was her bag that really caught our eye.WATCH: Harry And Meghan: UK to the West CoastKnown as the 'Powder Box bag' it was so unique in its design; a structured box which was made in a curved shape and was actually inspired by a vanity powder box.

Meghan Markle isn't the only actress in the royal family. Indeed, The Firm's extended family is so expansive that you may not know that the mum of one of Prince George and Princess Charlotte's cousins is a TV star.

Meghan Markle wasn't given any help with her wedding dress after being "very rude" to an army officer who was meant to assist her claims royal author Tom Bower.The controversial Revenge author was discussing Harry and Meghan's wedding on the Pod Save The Queen podcast. He said that when Meghan arrived at St George's Chapel she had "problems" with her veil.

Meghan Markle has received birthday wishes from a number of royals, including Kate and William in a move that could be considered a gesture of goodwill.

Meghan Markle is celebrating another year around the sun as she turns 41 on August 4. The Duchess of Sussex is known for using her birthday to highlight causes close to her and on her 40th birthday she released 40x40.

Meghan Markle's father has claimed she ignored the birthday present he sent her last year. To mark her 40th birthday, Thomas Markle says he sent her a bouquet of roses, but says he did not get any acknowledgement or response. The Duchess of Sussex, who recently denied lying to Oprah Winfrey about growing up as an only child, has been estranged from her father for several years.