Princess Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor is celebrating her third birthday, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, have marked this special occasion with a delightful party at their Montecito home in California. Let’s dive into the behind-the-scenes details and explore the charming world of little Lilibet!
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The Early Celebrations
Ahead of her official birthday on June 4, friends and family gathered to celebrate Princess Lilibet’s third year of life. The guest list included close friends, family members, and some of Lili’s own friends. It was a joyful occasion filled with love and laughter, as the young royal enjoyed her special day surrounded by those who adore her.
Lilibet’s Birth and Name
Princess Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born in California in June 2021. Her name holds significant meaning: “Lilibet” pays homage to her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, who was affectionately known by this nickname within the royal family. Meanwhile, her middle name, “Diana,” is a heartfelt tribute to her late grandmother, Princess Diana.
A Royal Title
Lilibet’s birth announcement, shared on the Archewell Foundation website, introduced her as “Lili.” This endearing nickname is one that Prince Harry and Meghan have continued to use for their daughter. In March 2023, it was exclusively revealed that Lilibet, along with her older brother Archie, had been granted the titles of prince and princess after their grandfather, King Charles, ascended to the throne in September 2022. Thus, Lilibet officially became Princess Lilibet2.
Sweet moments of Lili
Here are sweet photos of the young royal to mark her special day:
Meghan and Harry shared the happy news of Lilibet’s birth two days after she was welcomed to the world. On June 6, 2021, the proud parents shared a statement via their Archewell website, which read, “On June 4, we were blessed with the arrival of our daughter, Lili.” They added: “She is more than we could have ever imagined, and we remain grateful for the love and prayers we’ve felt from across the globe.”
In their Netflix docuseries in 2022, Meghan and Harry gave fans a glimpse of their daughter’s first year. The little one can be seen sleeping peacefully, and wrapped up in a blanket, she lay in her arms. Meghan previously told Ellen Degeneres in 2021 that their son “loved” being a big brother to his new sister
The couple, surprised fans with a first glimpse of Lilibet in December 2021. The couple released a Christmas card to the world – which was also the first official portrait of the family-of-four. Meghan is holding her little girl – who at the time was around five or six-months-old – in the air with both her and Harry beaming up at Lilibet. Archie, sporting his father’s same red hair, was sat on Harry’s knee.
Meghan and Harry also documented their daughter’s first steps in their Netflix docuseries at the end of 2022. In one clip, Lilibet can be seen being aided by her mum.
