Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are parents to two beautiful children, Archie and Lilibet.
While Archie was born in his father’s homeland, his little sister was welcomed into the world following Megxit – her parent’s decision to step down from their royal duties and leave Britain behind.
The little one was named after her great-grandmother, late Queen Elizabeth II, whose nickname in her younger days was Lilibet and got her middle name from her late grandmother, the People’s Princess, Lady Di.
When Lili was born, the happy parents were quick to announce the news with the general public.
A spokesperson for the couple said: “It is with great joy that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, welcome their daughter, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, to the world.
“Lili was born on Friday, June 4 at 11:40 a.m. in the trusted care of the doctors and staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. She weighed 7 lbs 11 oz. Both mother and child are healthy and well, and settling in at home.
“Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet. Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales.
“This is the second child for the couple, who also have a two-year-old son named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. The Duke and Duchess thank you for your warm wishes and prayers as they enjoy this special time as a family.”
Congratulations came pouring in, and Kate and William were among the well-wishers. “We are all delighted by the happy news of the arrival of baby Lili. Congratulations to Harry, Meghan and Archie,” they wrote on their Instagram account.
The little one was first introduced to late Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Celebration in 2022. Since the Sussexes were in Britain at the time, they decided to throw a picnic party at Frogmore Cottage, their now-former UK home, for Lili’s first birthday. This was the first time for the sweet girl to visit her father’s homeland, which added to the meaningfulness of the event.
Queen Elizabeth was reported to have been in attendance but she refused to take photos with her great-grandchildren. As per The Sun, she banned Harry and Meghan to have a photographer present because she didn’t want any images to be made public. Camilla Tominey, royal expert, claimed one of the reasons was that the Queen had a bloodshot eye.
“Harry and Meghan wanted their photographer to capture the moment Lilibet met the Queen,” an insider told The Sun. “But they were told no chance. It was a private family meeting.”
William and Kate didn’t attend Lilibet’s birthday party. It was reported that they traveled to Wales together with their three children.
“William and Kate made no effort at all to introduce Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to [Lili],” royal expert Christopher Andersen told Us Weekly, adding that there is still “a lot of tension” between Harry and Meghan and William and Kate.
