Meghan Markle marked a rare and heartfelt moment by sharing new photos of her daughter, Princess Lilibet, to celebrate the little princess's 4th birthday on June 4, 2025. The Duchess of Sussex posted a touching tribute on Instagram, featuring previously unseen images that offered an intimate glimpse into their family life. One photo showed Prince Harry holding baby Lilibet, their eyes locked in a tender moment, while another captured the father and daughter walking hand in hand barefoot along a beach trail in California, highlighting their close bond and Lilibet’s distinctive red hair inherited from Harry.

In addition to the photos with Prince Harry, Meghan shared two black-and-white pictures of herself with Lilibet. One showed the toddler snuggled on Meghan’s lap during a boat ride, her face partially visible as she hugged her mother, and the other was a newborn snapshot of Meghan holding Lilibet skin-to-skin shortly after birth. Alongside these images, Meghan wrote a heartfelt message expressing how Lilibet’s arrival four years ago brightened their lives and thanked followers for their birthday wishes.

This public sharing breaks with Meghan and Harry’s usual pattern of protecting their children’s privacy, as they typically post pictures taken from behind or avoid showing their faces fully. The recent posts reveal a more open side of Meghan, who has reflected on the challenges and unconventional aspects of royal motherhood since stepping back from royal duties. Her birthday tribute to Lilibet reflects both her love for motherhood and a willingness to share personal moments with the public.

Princess Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born in Santa Barbara, California, on June 4, 2021, named in honor of Queen Elizabeth II’s childhood nickname and Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana. The family’s move to California and their transition away from royal duties have allowed them to create a more private and grounded life, which Meghan’s recent posts subtly highlight through candid and tender family moments.