On June 4, the youngest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrates her birthday — Lilibet turns 4 years old. After Harry and Meghan moved to the United States, the parents decided to shield their children from excessive public attention, preserving their normal childhood, so details of their lives rarely make it into the media. In honor of the holiday, Meghan posted rare photos of Lilibet: one shows the newborn girl, and the other shows her older, riding in a boat with her mother.
Lilibet was born in 2021, becoming the first member of the British royal family to be born in America. Her full name is Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor. Her first name was given in honor of Elizabeth II’s great-grandmother, and her second name in memory of her grandmother Diana Spencer. Initially, Lilibet was to bear the title of “Lady,” but after the Queen’s death in 2022, King Charles III granted her and her older brother Archie the titles of Prince and Princess. In her short life, Lilibet has only been to the UK once, during the celebrations for Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee.
In 2023, Lilibet was baptized in Los Angeles by Archbishop John Taylor. The ceremony was private, which caused discontent at Buckingham Palace. The godfather was actor Tyler Perry, a close friend of the family who provided them with accommodation after their move. Last year, her parents threw their daughter a fun party, but it is unknown whether this will be repeated this year.
Harry and Meghan are currently in a difficult situation: the prince lost his appeal in the case of deprivation of state protection and is required to pay £1.5 million in legal costs. Meghan believes that the royal family is behind this and is planning a response. Despite the difficulties, Lilibet’s birthday was a bright occasion for the family to celebrate.
