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Meghan Markle is said to be celebrating her 38th birthday at Queen Elizabeth's favorite summer pad, Balmoral Castle, Fox News reports.

But a royal expert has revealed that Elizabeth, 93, may use the occasion to offer her some advice on "things that could have been done better", after a number of PR blunders by the new royal this year.

Speaking to The Sun, royal expert Phil Dampier said: “This might be a good opportunity to have, not an assessment of her, but a quiet chat away from the madding crowds as to how she thinks it is going.

“I think in quiet moments and quiet walks up by the river the Queen might have a few words of advice for her.

“I’m sure there must be things where she perhaps thinks things could be done better, so I’m sure she would give her some advice, especially if she asks for it.”

Phil pointed out that the Queen is “very fond” of the Duchess of Sussex as is the Prince of Wales and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.

He added: “Charles and Camilla are very fond her. I think the Queen likes her a lot. I think they find her very engaging and intelligent.”

Meghan may have thrown herself into royal life after marrying Prince Harry last May, but has come under fire on several occasions.

When she helped to distribute bananas to prostitutes around Bristol, she was branded offensive for writing messages such as "you are strong" on the skins.

She was also criticized when her security banned anyone from taking photos of her at Wimbledon, despite being on a public court at the time.

Meanwhile, there have been errors on her Instagram, and her communications team slipped up after an email failed to send after Meghan went into labor.

Meghan and Harry also upset some by keeping baby Archie's christening private and refusing to reveal the identity of his godparents.

The Balmoral break will also herald Archie’s first holiday when he travels with his parents to the Scottish castle.

Meghan, Harry and Archie will mark her birthday on August 4 during the trip.