Little Lilibet was born on June 4, 2021 in Santa Barbara, California. This Thursday, she celebrates her five years. For the occasion, Meghan Markle published
two new photos on Instagramaccompanied by a short and direct caption: “Our dream girl. Happy 5th
birthday, Lili.” Which means: “Our little dream girl. Happy 5th birthday, Lili“. In the first photo, we see the little girl in her father’s arms, while Meghan embraces them, the three sharing a complicit moment. In the second photo, Lilibet is alone, probably in the family garden, her long hair leaving her face out of frame. A way of sharing without revealing too much, faithful to their line of conduct since always.
Meghan and Harry, a family protected from prying eyes
Since stepping down as working members of the royal family in 2020, Harry and Meghan have largely kept their children out of the public spotlight. THE
appearances of Lilibet remain rare and carefully chosen.
Last year, the family celebrated its fourth anniversary with an outing to Disneyland. And Meghan shared some photos from the excursion. In March 2026, for International Women’s Day, Meghan also posted a photo of her and Lilibet. A shot on the beach, taken by Harry, the two huddled together on rocks facing the water.
Each time, the the little girl’s face is hidden or blurry, never fully visible. It’s an assumed choice, which contrasts with the usual overexposure of celebrity children on the networks. Lilibet also made history by becoming the first child of a senior member of the British royal family to be born in the United States. She is Archie’s little sister, who just celebrated her seventh birthday in May.
A family that builds its life far from the royal spotlight
Installés en California, Harry et
Meghan have built a resolutely private life since their departure from the United Kingdom. In January 2026, Meghan posted a video of her and Harry dancing in a field, filmed by Lilibet herself. A detail that says a lot about the way the family lives on a daily basis: in a certain lightness, far from protocols.
Public appearances by children therefore remain expected, almost precious, moments, as they are rare. Each photo becomes an event in itself. The one published this Thursday is no exception. In five years, Lilibet has only been shown a handful of times. And each time, his parents choose the framing, the moment, the light. It’s their way of offering him the most normal childhood possible, in a family that isn’t quite normal.
