Meghan Markle has commemorated Princess Lilibet’s fifth birthday by sharing two delightful unseen photographs today. The heartwarming images, posted on the Duchess of Sussex’s social media, capture Prince Harry tenderly holding their daughter while Meghan gazes at them affectionately. Lilibet is dressed in a white lace outfit, showcasing her flowing long hair and bare feet. As seen in previous online photos of her children, Meghan strategically arranged Lilibet’s hair to conceal her face.
Additionally, Meghan posted a second picture of Lilibet in their backyard, where she is gently touching a purple flower while standing on the grass. The caption accompanying these endearing family snapshots reads, “Our dream girl. Happy 5th birthday, Lili,” along with a heart emoji.
Lilibet, affectionately known as Lili, is the youngest daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan, born on June 4, 2021, in California. She was named Lilibet Diana in honor of her great-grandmother, the late Queen, and her grandmother, Princess Diana.
Ranked seventh in line to the throne, Lilibet has never resided in the UK like her older brother Archie, only visiting once. She acquired her princess title after her grandfather, the King, ascended the throne, following regulations established by King George V in 1917.
Harry and Meghan began using the titles of prince and princess for Archie and Lili after the princess’s christening in 2023, after discussions with Charles on the matter. Lili, who appears to have inherited her father’s red hair, has met her grandfather, the King, only once during a visit to the UK in 2022.
The visit coincided with the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, where Lilibet turned one, and Harry and Meghan hosted a celebration for her at their former residence, Frogmore Cottage.
According to royal expert Duncan Larcombe, Lilibet’s birthday emphasizes the strained relationship between the King and his youngest son, Harry. Larcombe expressed that King Charles regrets the situation and values his role as a grandparent.
Last year, Harry and Meghan marked Lilibet’s birthday by sharing a series of photos capturing the youngster with both parents as a baby. Meghan also uploaded a video of herself and Harry dancing in the hospital to the song ‘Baby Mamma’ to encourage Lilibet’s birth, as she was overdue by a week.