Happy birthday to Princess Lilibet Dianna.
On 4 June 2026, Princess Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor turned five years old, and Meghan Markle marked the occasion the way she always does: with carefully chosen photographs accompanied by a warmly worded caption. The photos are just enough to show off her beautiful daughter without exposing everything to the public.
Here are adorable family moments that Harry and Meghan have shared.
The Very First Glimpse
The Sussexes' 2021 Christmas card was the first official photo of Lilibet ever shared publicly. Born at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, she arrived as the first child of a senior British royal to be born in the United States. Her name honoured the late Queen Elizabeth II and the late Princess Diana, both women who carry a great deal of history.
Her First Birthday
For Lilibet's first birthday, photographer and family friend Misan Harriman captured an official portrait. It became the image that introduced the world to the little princess. The photo was taken at Frogmore Cottage during a trip to the UK.
Forever Valentines
Captured in the photo is Lilibet wrapped in Harry's arms. While Archie is not in frame, Meghan reassures all three of them that they are her 'forever Valentines'. This is one of the more face-forward photographs that the couple had shared of their daughter.
A Bond Like No Other
Meghan shared a throwback photo of Harry lovingly holding his daughter. The caption read: 'The sweetest bond to watch unfold.' The father-daughter duo loves going on adventures together.
A Lili and a Rose
Meghan spends the weekend in the garden with her babies. It's little moments like these that parents cherish the most. Aside from the pink roses, Lili and Archie's red hair truly stands out in these photos.
For the Little Woman
This family clearly loves the beach. Here's another photo of the mother and daughter bonding by the water. The love and warmth of this duo radiate through the photo.
Showing Love to Mama
Taken at the Montecito home, it was a rare glimpse of what daily life might actually feel like. On Mother's Day, Meghan shared a photo of her two kids propped against her, as they smother her in kisses.
Mama's Little Helper
A mirror selfie taken inside Meghan's wardrobe at the Montecito home showed four-year-old Lilibet as her mother's 'little helper', with her hair swept back in a ponytail and red bow. Small, playful, and very relatable to any parent who has ever tried to get dressed with a small child in tow.
A Princess Meets Another Princess
The family spent a day in Disneyland, where the young royal got to meet other princesses. The heartwarming photo shows Lilibet embracing Cinderella. Other images from Meghan's Instagram show her being introduced to Aurora and Sleeping Beauty.
Newest Photos of Princess Lilibet
Meghan posted two new images to mark Lili's fifth birthday. The young royal stands barefoot in a sunlit garden, wearing a light summer dress. In another photo, Harry cradles her in his arms while Meghan wraps them both in a hug. 'Our dream girl. Happy 5th birthday, Lili', the caption read.
