Meghan Markle just gave the world a rare and touching glimpse into her daughter Lilibet’s life, and fans can’t stop talking about it. To celebrate Lili’s fourth birthday on June 4, 2025, the 43-year-old Duchess of Sussex posted a series of photos and videos on Instagram that quickly grabbed the attention of her 3.8 million followers.
The first photo showed Meghan holding a newborn Lilibet in a moment that looked straight out of a dream. Black and white, soft lighting, quiet emotion. In the next shot, Meghan is on a boat, cuddling toddler Lili close.
Meghan / IG / “Happy birthday to our beautiful girl!” the caption read. “Four years ago today, she came into our lives, and each day is brighter and better because of it.”
It is the kind of message you write once and read a thousand times.
Then came Prince Harry’s moment to shine. Meghan Markle posted a shot of Harry holding baby Lilibet in a wrap, eyes locked on hers like nothing else mattered. The next image? A barefoot stroll through a tropical trail with Lili, now a toddler, holding his hand.
Meghan called them “Daddy’s little girl and favorite adventurer.” And honestly, you could feel the love.
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The post didn’t stop there. Meghan included a short, behind-the-scenes video clip from the day Lili was born. She and Harry are seen dancing in the delivery room, trying to kickstart labor. Why? Because Lilibet was over a week late. The moment is light, funny, and deeply human.
Rare Photos of Princess Lilibet
The estranged royal couple has always been protective of their kids, rarely sharing their faces and carefully guarding their privacy. That didn’t change here. Every image either shielded Lili’s face or showed her from behind. Still, there was enough warmth and detail to give fans a genuine peek into their life.
One video from their Disneyland birthday trip shows Lilibet meeting Disney princesses and dancing around a Little Mermaid-themed cake. Meghan captioned it, “Pure joy.” It didn’t need anything more.
Meghan / IG / Meghan opened up on her podcast about her connection with Lilibet. “I wonder if one day I’ll be in business with Lili,” she said, hinting at dreams of future mother-daughter ventures.
The Duchess of Sussex also revealed that she keeps secret email accounts for both Lilibet and Archie. She writes to them, adds photos, and stores memories. Someday, they will open them and see a digital time capsule of their childhood through their mother’s eyes.
Of course, not everyone can relate to being born into royalty or having Disneyland birthday parties with private cakes and princess meet-and-greets. But Meghan’s message hits universal chords. It is what any parent wants for their child, shared with a dose of realness you don't often see from public figures.
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And fans took notice. The post racked up millions of likes within hours, with comments pouring in about how refreshing and heartfelt the tribute felt. Meghan Markle may be known for her fame, but this post reminded people of her role as a mother first. It showed love in its quietest, strongest form.
As the world watches Lilibet grow up mostly off-camera, these rare glimpses matter. They tell us a story—not of a royal title or media headlines, but of a little girl who is clearly adored and a family doing their best to stay grounded while the spotlight looms large.