How Meghan Markle Is Planning to Celebrate Her 40th Birthday

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Photo credit: Max Mumby/Indigo - Getty Images

The Duchess of Sussex is turning 40!

Meghan will celebrate her birthday tomorrow, but contrary to previous reports, she isn't planning a lavish affair to mark the milestone. A source close to the duchess revealed that she is planning to spend her special day "privately" at home with her husband, Prince Harry, and their two children, Archie and Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, at their home in Montecito, California.

As expected, the duchess has kept a low profile since welcoming her second child back in June, since both she and Harry opted to take parental leave following baby Lili's birth. The couple confirmed their extended time away from work in a statement on the website for their foundation, Archewell.

"While the Duke and Duchess are on parental leave, Archewell will continue to do important work and publish stories on the site," read a brief note at the end of Lili's birth announcement. "We look forward to seeing you!"

The couple have continued managing their charitable endeavors even while away from the spotlight. Last month, they donated a generous amount of diapers to Harvest Home, a Los Angeles-based organization that helps support unhoused mothers and their children.

"Pallets and pallets of diapers ... we are so grateful!" Harvest Home wrote on Instagram about the donation. "These diapers recently arrived at our new Pico-Robertson Home and we could not be more thankful to Archewell Foundation, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and @proctergamble and @pampersus for the incredible donation through their Million Acts of Love Campaign. Thank you helping us ensure our resident and alumnae families' needs are met!"

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