Meghan Markle beams in a selfie with her hairdresser Kadi Lee and author Cleo Wade for ‘belated birthday celebrations’ as they enjoy an al fresco lunch

Meghan Markle has been spotted enjoying another girls’ meal out with friends in California as her birthday celebrations continue.

The Duchess of Sussex, who turned 42 on 4th August, posed for a selfie with her friends Kadi Lee, a hairdresser to the stars, and author Cleo Wade in the garden of a restaurant.

In a snap posted on Kadi Lee’s Instagram account Highbrow Hippie, the Duchess beamed while putting her arms around the two friends at the table.

She opted for an understated yet chic look, appearing effortlessly elegant in a black cami top and sporting the Ariel Gordon Imperial Disc Pendant Necklace, which costs around $1,840 and can be engraved with names. 

Kadi, who is thought to have been Meghan’s hair colourist since she moved back to California and settled in Montecito with Prince Harry, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, also counts other A listers in her client list – including Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts and Sex and the City’s Kristin Davis.

The Duchess of Sussex has been pictured enjoying a girls’ day out with her hairdresser Kadi Lee and author Cleo Wade

Sharing the snap of the three pals on Instagram, Kadi said: ‘Belated [birthday] celebrations [with] these lovely muses. Missing Serge Normant.’ 

Serge Normant is another in-demand hairdresser based in New York City, and styled the Duchess’s hair on her wedding day to Prince Harry in 2018.

It is unclear whose birthday the trio were celebrating, but as the Duchess of Sussex only celebrated her 42nd year 11 days ago, it may well have been a mini-party for her.

The girls’ day out follows reports that Meghan had another day with pals, watching Barbie at the cinema with A-list friends.

Page Six reported the mother-of-two went to see Barbie with pals including Portia de Rossi, before spending the evening at the exclusive San Ysidro ranch in the hills of Montecito. 

Earlier this month, the Duchess of Sussex was spotted out and about with Prince Harry as they dined at Tre Lune in Montecito for her 42nd birthday

Meghan previously visited the stunning ranch to film her Variety interview last year, in which she discussed how she and Harry had processed Queen Elizabeth’s death, and their upcoming Hollywood projects – ahead of the release of the couple’s bombshell Netflix documentary.

An onlooker, who was at the San Ysidro Ranch Hotel while Meghan and her friends were celebrating, said: ‘Meghan went over to wish the bride good luck.’

A few days later, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex looked loved-up as they shared a sweet date night at rustic Italian Bistro Tre Lune in Montecito, with pals Heather Dorak, a yoga instructor, and Heather’s husband Matt Cohen.

Meghan looked glamorous as ever in a strapless black and white Posse dress, priced at £188, paired with her beloved Cult Gaia bag and flat strappy black sandals as she visited Tre Lune Italian Bistro in Montecito with Prince Harry.

The pair entered the popular eatery, where Blink-182 musician Travis Barker was spotted earlier that night, and they were joined by their good friend Matt Cohen, husband of the Duchess of Sussex’s friend of many years Heather Dorak.

Meals at the Italian restaurant range from $24 (£19) to $61 (£48). Italian-lovers can also choose from 24 different pasta and risotto meals, while an array of meat and fish dishes on offer, from salmon fillets $44 (£37) to filet mignon steak $65 (£55).

Photographs show the couple walking out of the restaurant front, before Meghan is seen pointing at something in the distance. They then jump in a car that appears to have been waiting for them.

The Duchess kept her jewellery simple for the outing, opting to go without any necklaces in order to allow her décolletage to remain on full display in the strapless dress design. She chose chunky gold hoop earrings, as well as a stack of bracelets on one wrist, to add a bit of sparkle, however.

This included her favorite $5,427 Cartier Love bracelet and what appeared to be her £3,736 Jennifer Meyer Gold Mini Bezel Tennis Bracelet.