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Jennifer Newton

Prince Harry 'may whisk Meghan Markle off on an intimate getaway' to celebrate her 40th

Meghan Markle's 40th birthday is likely to be a low-key affair, but there's a chance Prince Harry may whisk her off on an intimate getaway, it has been reported.

Meghan reaches the milestone age this week, just weeks after the birth of her second child, Lilibet.

The birthday girl and husband Prince Harry are still on parental leave following Lili's arrival in June, and according to Page Six, the big day will be a quiet one with the family, with sources saying there are no big plans for a party.

Although it is not known what their actual plans are, sources also added that there are plenty of spots near Harry and Meghan's £11million Californian mansion where they could go to celebrate as a family.

Meghan and Harry with son Archie, who is now two (SplashNews.com)

At the weekend it was reported that Meghan was using Oprah Winfrey's party planner, Colin Cowie, to organise her birthday party this week.

It was said around 65 people would be invited to the bash, which would have been held at their home.

But according to Page Six, "this is absolutely not happening".

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Meghan's birthday will be the second she has spent in California since her and Harry quit as senior members of the royal family last year.

Since then, the pair have signed several multi-million dollar deals with the likes of Netflix and Spotify and gave a tell-all interview to Oprah Winfrey.

And now a PR expert says he would not be surprised if Meghan has set her sights on achieving even bigger things.

Andy Barr, who has worked with brands in the US, told Closer magazine : "Meghan is 100 per cent the driving force behind this power couple – she has a lot of ambition and a lot she wants to achieve.

"I fully expect them to have their own production company within five years and to be bigger than their A-list peers who are floating around Hollywood right now. I believe she’s looking to take Oprah’s crown – which is ironic, considering she’s given them a foothold in America.

“I really would not be surprised if, ultimately, Meghan has her sights set on bigger things, such as political ambitions – even running for President."

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