Meghan Markle defended after subtle royal detail spotted in sweet birthday video

Meghan Markle has been celebrating her birthday this week, but critics claim to have noticed something controversial in one of her celebratory posts.

The Duchess of Sussex turned 45 yesterday (4 August) and shared a video of her clutching a bunch of birthday balloons and having a little dance.

Prince Harry can be heard laughing and saying 'oh dear' as she showed off her moves while shimmying to a birthday tune by Stevie Wonder in the kitchen of their California home.

She was clad in a T-shirt which read 'It's Giving Mrs', and Meghan definitely seemed in a joyful mood.

However, one other accessory she was wearing has ruffled feathers with some social media users, as they thought she was wearing a plastic tiara or crown on her head.

One fan shared the video delightedly, captioned: "Harry will have all the fun! His mum knew."

They added: "Look at my Duchess living a carefree, unbothered, unburdened life, being filmed by her princely husband! It’s giving Mrs."

However, it wasn't long though before people lashed out at her choice of accessories.

"WTF is wrong with woman? Fake tiara, ego posted clip, very much look at me attitude. How many times have we seen Harry filmed on his birthday, NEVER!!!!" one fumed.

A second added: "This is private time she should be simply enjoying with her family, unless she thinks she has something to prove."

Someone else quipped: "The only tiara she will ever have on her head!"

Though one fan pointed out: "Don't panic! The balloons & headband have no meaning other than what it says — 'Happy Birthday!'

"Meghan is not dancing her way into a rival royal court meeting. She is simply grateful 2 see another year. We enjoy her joy!"

Another praised: "This is what peace looks like. No palace, no PR machine — just a husband filming his wife having fun."

In another video, Meghan and Harry shared another sweet moment where they attempted to put party hats on their two dogs, Mamma Mia and Pula.

Needless to say, it didn't go down well and the dogs kept throwing the hats off as the Duke and Duchess tried to hold them on, in a scene many dog owners can relate to.

Meghan can be heard laughing: "Oh no, okay, let’s take it off. I’m sorry."

In a post on her Instagram feed, she thanked fans for the 'birthday love' as she shared two black-and-white photos of her leaping into the pool, complete with the birthday balloons.

It looks like she had a wonderful day.