TL;DR
- Lilibet turns 5 years old today.
- Meghan Markle shares sweet birthday photos.
- Lilibet is the first British royal born in the U.S.
- The family celebrated with a trip to Disneyland last year.
- Lilibet’s name honors Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana.
Hold onto your tiaras, folks! Princess Lilibet, the adorable daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, is officially 5 years old today. Time flies when you’re living the royal life, doesn’t it? To mark this special occasion, Meghan took to social media to share two delightful photos of the birthday girl, affectionately known as Lili.
In one snap, we see the proud parents, Harry and Meghan, beaming alongside their little princess. The second photo is a solo shot of Lili, looking as cute as a button outdoors. Meghan captioned the post with a sweet message: “Our dream girl. Happy 5th birthday, Lili 🤍.” Aww, can we get a collective ‘aww’ over here?
Born on June 4, 2021, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in sunny California, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor made history as the first child of a senior British royal born on American soil. Talk about breaking barriers! Her name is a beautiful tribute, honoring both her great-grandmother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, whose family nickname was Lilibet, and her grandmother, the beloved Princess Diana.
Last year, the family celebrated Lili’s 4th birthday with a magical trip to Disneyland, where they enjoyed the rides and met some of their favorite Disney characters. It seems like this royal family knows how to throw a party! And while Harry and Meghan have largely kept their children out of the spotlight, they occasionally share glimpses of their family life, reminding us that even royals have their sweet, tender moments.
As Lilibet celebrates her special day, it comes just weeks after her parents marked their eighth wedding anniversary and shortly after her older brother, Prince Archie, turned 7 in May. It’s a busy time for the Sussex family, but they seem to be thriving in their California oasis.
So here’s to Lilibet on her 5th birthday! May her day be filled with joy, laughter, and maybe a few magical adventures. Who knows what surprises await her in the years to come? One thing’s for sure, this little princess is destined for greatness, and we can’t wait to see what her future holds!