Meghan Markle Celebrates ‘Beautiful’ Daughter Lilibet’s 4th Birthday With New Photo & Sweet Tribute

Jun 06, 2025 by apost team

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On June 4, 2025, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, delighted fans worldwide by sharing rare and intimate photos of her daughter, Princess Lilibet, in celebration of her 4th birthday. Prince Harry and Meghan have been known to keep their children’s faces private, with their backs turned away from cameras each time they’ve posted pictures of their little ones. 

The heartfelt tribute, posted on Meghan's Instagram account, offers a glimpse into the private life of the Sussex family, who have largely kept their children's lives out of the public eye. In the adorable picture, the Duchess of Sussex can be seen holding her daughter tightly while the now 4-year-old looks directly into the camera. While her eyes can be seen, her mother’s arm subtly covers the lower half of her face. Meghan followed the adorable picture with a heartfelt caption:

“Happy birthday to our beautiful girl! 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 features two black-and-white photographs capturing tender moments between mother and daughter. One image shows Meghan cradling a newborn Lilibet, wrapped snugly in a blanket, a moment likely captured shortly after her birth. The second picture shows a more recent scene: Meghan and Lilibet embracing on a boat, their hair tousled by the wind, exuding warmth and closeness. This moment perfectly captures their bond and the love that Meghan has for her toddler.

Since Lilibet turned 4 in 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on her sweet milestones.  

The tiny tot was born in Santa Barbara, California. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex first announced they were expecting their second child on Valentine’s Day in 2021 and revealed the baby’s sex during the infamous March 2021 interview special "Oprah with Meghan and Harry." 

Before Lilibet’s birth, royal watchers predicted that Harry and Meghan would choose to honor both the late Queen Elizabeth II and the late Prince Philip by picking a meaningful name for their daughter, according to Express UK. 

On June 6, 2021, the couple released a statement about their daughter’s birth: 

“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.” 

The statement continued: 

“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, CA. She weighed 7 lbs 11 oz. Both mother and child are healthy and well, and settling in at home.”

By the time Lilibet was born, Harry and Meghan had quit their royal life in the UK and their duties and moved to California. 

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The statement also addressed Princess Lilibet’s meaningful name:

“Lili is named after her late great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, whose family nickname is Lilibet. Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother and former Princess of Wales, Princess Diana.

Prince Harry and Meghan’s spokesperson concluded their statement:

“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.”

Lilibet’s first birthday in June 2022 was quite the event. The late Queen Elizabeth had yet to meet her youngest great-grandchild until that year’s Platinum Jubilee, which coincided with the young princess’s birthday. Until then, Elizabeth had actually only seen Lilibet virtually.

As PEOPLE magazine was told by a source close to the couple, Elizabeth was the first to meet little Lili via a video call. PEOPLE had already reported beforehand that the late queen had known Harry and Meghan wanted to pass her nickname down to their daughter.

US Weekly reported that the late queen and Lilibet did indeed meet in June 2022, just a few short months before Elizabeth passed later in September of that year. An insider shared:

“After reluctantly pulling out of Party at the Palace, spending time with her great-grandchildren and seeing Lilibet turn 1 added some light to her day. She thinks they’re adorable and gave Lili and Archie gifts.”

On June 7, 2022, Harry and Meghan shared with the world the first official photo of Lilibet. Taken by their photographer friend Misan Harriman, Lilibet looked adorable in a sky-blue dress, beaming with a big smile.

“It was such a privilege to celebrate the 1st birthday of Lilibet with my family and hers! Joy and face painting all around ❤️🎂🎉,” Harriman said on Instagram about Lilibet’s birthday celebration.

This is not the first time in recent months that Meghan has paid tribute to her daughter. On International Women’s Day in March 2025, she posted a heartfelt photo of Harry holding Lilibet during a boat ride, part of a tribute to the women and girls in her life. The post opened with a photo of Meghan and her mother, Doria Ragland. The caption read:

“Happy International Women’s Day! Celebrating the strong women around us & the girls with dreams who will become women with vision. Also thanking those who uplift us every day.”

On April 27, 2025, Meghan shared another tender moment – a photo of Lilibet and Archie picking pink roses. She captioned it, “Sunday kind of love...with my little loves,” reflecting their peaceful home life in Montecito. In a touching celebration of Mother’s Day on May 11, 2025, Meghan shared an intimate photograph with her children. The caption read: 

“Happy Mother’s Day! Cheers to juggling it all with joy! And to these two gems – who still attempt to climb “mama mountain”, smother me with kisses, and make every day the most memorable adventure….being your mom is the greatest privilege of my life ❤️”

Meghan continued:

“I, too, “love you more than all the stars in all the sky, all the raindrops, and all the salt on all the french fries in all the world.”

In a candid conversation on “The Jamie Kern Lima Show” in the same month, Meghan opened up about the constant pressure to meet expectations:

“We spend so much of our life trying to prove something. To prove that you’re enough. You have to prove that you’re pretty enough. You have to prove that you’re smart enough.” 

With Meghan’s latest tribute to Princess Lilibet, we look forward to more precious moments offering a touching and intimate glimpse into her growing world and the loving family life she enjoys.

What do you think of Meghan sharing a new photo of Princess Lilibet? Were you as touched by the Duchess of Sussex's heartfelt birthday tribute to her daughter? Please let us know your thoughts, and afterward, don’t hesitate to pass this on to other fans of the Sussexes.