Meghan Markle's Birthday Cake Had a Special Meaning

From Town & Country

The Duchess of Sussex fêted her 38th birthday this past Sunday with a low-key celebration, according to royal reporter Omid Scobie. "They’ll be spending Meghan’s birthday quietly as a family," Scobie told Kate Couric last week. "The Sussexes have been so busy this year that I can imagine her birthday will simply involve a well-deserved day of rest with a few friends—and, of course, precious moments with Archie."

But that doesn't mean Meghan had to forgo all of the traditional birthday party trappings. Now, Hello reports that the Duchess did indeed have a birthday cake—and that it wasn't just any sweet treat.

Meghan reportedly enjoyed a cake from Luminary Bakery, a London company that supports disadvantaged women, in addition to turning out some seriously stylish confections. The Duchess highlighted the bakery's work in her guest-edited issue of British Vogue, and even sent them a sweet letter acknowledging their work.

"When I knew I would be secretly guest editing the September issue of British Vogue, including Luminary Bakery was a non-negotiable," reads an excerpt shared on Luminary's Instagram. "The work you do, what you represent to the community, the spirit of the women there—you all embody what it means to be 'forces for change.' Thank you for being a part of this special project."

A beautiful, tasty cake, whose proceeds support a worthy cause? Not a bad way for the Duchess to ring in her 38th year.

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