Meghan Markle marks Lilibet’s birthday with a never-seen before picture

Four years after she came into the world, Princess Lilibet has made a rare appearance—this time through two tender black-and-white photographs shared by her mother, Meghan Markle. The Duchess of Sussex marked Lilibet’s birthday on June 4 with a heartfelt tribute, offering followers a quiet, intimate glimpse into their lives far from royal duty and public spectacle.

“Happy birthday to our beautiful girl,” Meghan wrote in her Instagram post. “Four years ago today she came into our lives — and each day is brighter and better because of it. Thanks to all of those sending love and celebrating her special day!”

The post featured two never-before-seen images: one from Lilibet’s early days, with Meghan cradling her newborn daughter, and another more recent photo of the two sitting close together on a boat by the ocean. Lilibet’s red hair—something she shares with her brother Archie and inherited from Prince Harry’s side—catches the light, a quiet reminder of her lineage.

Princess Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born at 11:40 a.m. on June 4, 2021, in Santa Barbara, California, and weighed 7 lbs 11 oz. Her name is a nod to both sides of Harry’s family: “Lilibet” was Queen Elizabeth II’s personal childhood nickname, while “Diana” pays tribute to Harry’s late mother, the Princess of Wales.


Now four, Lilibet is growing up in Montecito alongside her six-year-old brother Archie in a relatively quiet life. Prince Harry and Meghan, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020, have chosen to keep their family life mostly private. But moments like these show a couple that’s focused on their children, their home, and building something lasting.

In March 2023, the confirmation of Lilibet and Archie’s titles as princess and prince followed King Charles III’s accession. Lilibet, who is now seventh in line to the throne, had reportedly met the Queen before her death in 2022, though no official photo was taken.

Speaking to People earlier this year, Meghan reflected on building her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard and how her daughter inspires her. “This is something I can create in front of my daughter and teach her what it’s like to be a working mom,” she said. “Hopefully, it can be part of her legacy too.”

For her birthday, the Sussexes are said to have celebrated with a low-key gathering at their Montecito home—another quiet milestone in a life that’s being shaped gently, on their terms.



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