Meghan Markle spotted cheering on Prince Archie as he take up thrill-seeking hobby

Meghan Markleis celebrating her 44th birthday today, and as expected, she has been celebrating over the weekend with her tight-knit family in California.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with Prince Archie, were spotted on a beach just 10 minutes away from their Montecito home to cheer on Archie as he took part in one of his favourite hobbies: surfing.

The six-year-old was having lessons when parents gathered to watch, and Harry and Meghan were seen chatting to other mums and dads, smiling broadly as they cheered Archie on as he took to the waves. It comes after Donald Trump accused of 'throwing shade' at Prince Harry and Meghan with cryptic quip.

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"Harry and Meghan were part of a group of parents, they were very down to earth," a source told HELLO! "They were so proud of Archie. It was cute to watch - a special family time."

In true California style, Archie first fell in love with surfing last year, when he tagged along with his father Prince Harry to hit the waves alongside surfing professional Raimana Van Bastolaer.

However, while Harry and Meghan have celebrated her milestone birthday as a family, royal expert Jennie Bond believes that the Sussexes should not hold their breath for birthday wishes from the royal family.

The former BBC royal correspondent told the Mirror : "I definitely thought that being 44 was a bit of a non-descript birthday, not particularly worthy of a special celebration. But I’m sure that Harry will want to make a fuss of his wife on her special day.

"As far as I can see, he is still head over heels in love with Meghan and will probably organise a romantic dinner or perhaps a beach party with friends and lots of children to celebrate their happy family life in California. Maybe a sunrise yoga session would set the day up rather nicely!

"I don’t think Meghan should hold her breath for birthday messages from the Royal family, though it may well be that Princess Eugenie - and possibly Beatrice— will send a present or a card."

While also celebrating her 44th birthday, Meghan is also preparing for the launch of a new wine with her lifestyle brand As Ever, as she teased on Instagram last week.

The brand took to Instagram to share the announcement to its loyal fans and customers, posting a new vintage of her rosé wine will be available over the next few days.

The announcement was shared to the brand’s Instagram page alongside a picture of the new tipple being poured on a beach, as the caption read: “Oh, how we love seeing the world through rose colored glasses. Rosé colored glasses? Perhaps even better. Our new vintage of As Ever’s beloved rosé is available next week.”