The Queen was believed to have been particularly touched when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle named their second child, daughter Lilibet, after her family nickname

The late Queen Elizabeth II adored her 12 great-grandchildren but one particular gesture from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is said to have touched her heart.

The couple’s decision to name their daughter after the Queen was seen as a poignant tribute. The youngest great-granddaughter Lilibet was given the Queen’s family nickname, which originated from her inability to pronounce Elizabeth as a toddler. The name stuck and Princess Lilibet also bears the middle name Diana, a heartfelt nod to Harry’s late mother.

According to Paul Burrell, the Queen’s former footman, the monarch was deeply saddened by the distance between her and Lilibet when Harry and Meghan relocated to the US. Despite her declining health, the Queen was determined to spend quality time with her mini namesake, as reported by the Mirror.