The princess posted on her stories to say, “To celebrate dear Meghan’s 40th birthday I’m contributing 40 minutes of mentorship to support women reentering the workforce.” She went on, “In the past two years, tens of millions of women around the world have departed the workforce. “If you can, please join me and commit 40 minutes to community, service or mentorship.” The 40x40 initiative was the Duchess of Sussex’s idea, and teamed up with comedy superstar Melissa McCarthy to explain how it works in a video that marked the first time we’ve seen Meghan since she gave birth to her daughter Lili in June. She turns 40 today, and to mark the occasion she’s asking 40 of her friends to commit 40 minutes of their time to support women who are re-entering the workforce after the COVID pandemic. On a statement on Archewell’s website Meghan wrote, “With my 40th lap around the sun in mind, it made me wonder: what would happen if we all committed 40 minutes to helping someone else or to mentoring someone in need? And then what would happen if we asked our friends to do the same?” Meanwhile, members of the royal family took to social media to wish Meghan a happy birthday. Prince Williamand Duchess Kateposted a picture of Meghan wearing a flower garland on Bondi Beach during the Sussexes’ tour of Australia in 2018 with the caption, “Wishing a happy 40th birthday to The Duchess of Sussex!” Over on the royal family’s official Twitter account, the message was, “Wishing The Duchess of Sussex a very Happy Birthday today!” accompanying a series of pictures: Meghan andQueen Elizabeth IIon their first joint engagement together after Meghan joined the royal family;Prince Harry and Meghan with Archie in South Africa; and the Sussexes smiling and applauding at an official event. Prince Charlesand Duchess Camilla also wished Meghan a happy birthday, posting a picture of Meghan positively glowing. Next up, 40 Years After Prince Charles Married Lady Diana Spencer, We Take a Look Back at the ‘Wedding of the Century’
