Meghan Markle unveiled two heartwarming photos to celebrate her daughter Lilibet’s fourth birthday, offering a rare glimpse into the young royal’s life.
The Duchess of Sussex, 43, took to Instagram early Wednesday to post two black-and-white photos of her with the little one in honor of her special day.
“Happy birthday to our beautiful girl,” the “Suits” alum began her celebratory tribute. “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,” Markle added.
The sweet post contained two snaps of Markle with Lili — a recent one of them on a boat, and another taken days after she was born.
Prince Harry and Markle welcomed Princess Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor on June 4, 2021 — more than a year after the Sussexes quit royal life and relocated to Montecito, Calif.
According to Lilibet’s birth announcement, she was named in honor of the late Queen Elizabeth’s family nickname, and her middle name, Diana, “was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother, the Princess of Wales.”
Lilibet and her brother, Archie, 6, were given the titles of prince and princess after their grandfather King Charles’ coronation in May 2023.
Lilibet had met the queen before Her Late Majesty’s death, but reportedly didn’t get a photo with her to commemorate the moment.
Harry and Markle’s daughter was born at 11:40 a.m. local time and weighed 7 lbs 11oz. She is seventh in line to the throne.
While exact celebration plans for Lilibet’s big day remain under wraps, the Sussexes will likely mark their daughter’s birthday with an intimate gathering at their sprawling $14 million mansion — much like the intimate celebration they held for Archie’s sixth birthday last month.
Lilibet’s birthday comes just one day after Markle discussed her aspirations for her daughter’s future in a bonus episode of her “Confessions of a Female Founder” podcast.
The former actress spoke to Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, about her business mindset and hinted that she’s considering “building something” with Lilibet in the future.
“I wonder if one day I’ll be in business with Lili and we’ll be building something,” she told Knowles, 71, who spoke about founding hair care brand Cécred with her famous daughter. “That’s the best.”
While it’s unclear exactly which business Markle hopes to join forces with her daughter, the former actress is likely referring to her lifestyle brand As Ever, which she launched in March.
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