Appeals court revives dismissed lawsuit between Meghan Markle and half-sister Samantha Markle over defamation claims, with oral argument scheduled in September.

Meghan Markle celebrated her 44th birthday on August 4, sharing a glimpse inside her intimate celebration at Funke restaurant in Beverly Hills on Instagram. On August 5, the Duchess of Sussex posted a photograph of her blowing out candles on a flower-adorned birthday cake, posting on her grid for the first time in a month.

Meghan Markle is celebrating her 44th birthday with her family. AP While the “Suits” alum’s birthday plans were initially under wraps, she ended up marking the occasion with a low-key soirée surrounded by her nearest and dearest — which no longer includes the Windsor clan.