Princess Lilibet Diana turns five today!
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their second child on June 4, 2021, and named her after two important women: Harry's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, known to the family as Lilibet, and his mother, the late Princess Diana.
Since returning to Instagram in 2025, the Duchess of Sussex has shared a plethora of photos of her baby girl, from fun moments at home to behind-the-scenes shots from film sets. «Love, Megan» and sweet moments when father and daughter spend time with Prince Harry.
«"The Spencer gene is very, very strong," Prince Harry previously told Stephen Colbert of his children, noting that they both remind him of Princess Diana.
«"At the beginning of our relationship [with Megan], I really, genuinely thought that if things worked out and we had kids, there was no way my red hair would be able to compete with my wife's genes, but I was wrong!" he said of the red hair that both of his children inherited from him.
Below are rare photos of Princess Lilibet, who celebrates her fifth birthday today.
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Welcome to this world, Lily!
Lilibet Diana. Photo: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex/Instagram.
To celebrate Lily's fourth birthday, Megan shared this sweet black and white photo of herself as a newborn.
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Too cute
Lilibet (Photo: Misan Harriman)
To mark the Princess's first birthday in 2022, the Sussexes posted this adorable photo of her posing on the grass during the "casual, cosy backyard picnic" they had at Frogmore Cottage on that special day.
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Maintaining order
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Photo: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex/Instagram.
Lily and her older brother Archie were pictured checking out the video area for their mum's Netflix show. titled "Love, Megan"...
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Responsible
Princess Lilibet. Photo: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex/Instagram
…and in her free time, Lily was able to have some fun with the team.
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Running without limits
Lilibet Diana. Photo: Megan/Instagram
In honor of International Day of the Girl in 2025, Megan shared a video of her daughter running across the lawn in front of their Montecito home. "To all the girls out there—this world is yours. Do everything you can to protect your rights, use your voice, and support each other. We will do the same for you," she wrote. "It's your right and our responsibility. Go girls! 🏃♀️ Happy International Day of the Girl!"«
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Hand in hand
Meghan Markle and Lilibet Diana. Photo: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex/Instagram.
In the same collection, the Duchess of Sussex also shared a touching photo taken during her leisurely walk with her young daughter.
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Like father, like daughter
Prince Harry holds Princess Lilibet. Photo: Meghan Markle/Instagram
This picturesque photo, shared by Meghan for Valentine's Day 2026, showcases Prince Harry and Princess Lily's matching red hair in all its glory.
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Happy birthday, Lily!
Meghan Markle and Lilibet Diana. Photo: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex/Instagram.
«"Happy birthday to our beautiful girl! Four years ago she came into our lives, and every day is brighter and better because of her," Meghan wrote about her Lily on her birthday last year.
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Take your daughter with you to work
Meghan Markle and Lilibet Diana. Photo: Meghan/Instagram
It seems Lily has also taken up gardening. The young princess was photographed helping her mother water flower arrangements during a shoot for As Ever.
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Remembering Guy
Meghan Markle and Lilibet. Photo: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex/Instagram.
When her dog Guy died, the actress TV series "Suits"« shared a video full of memories the family spent with their pet, including this touching moment in the sun.
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Dad's best friend
Prince Harry and Lilibet. Photo: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex/Instagram.
«"The most touching bond to watch 💕 Daddy's girl and favorite adventurer," Meghan captioned this photo of Prince Harry and his mini-me.
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Close connection
Meghan Markle with Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie. Photo: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex/Instagram
«"Every day is a love story 🕊️," Meghan captioned a photo of herself with her two children.
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Girls want to have fun
Meghan Markle and her daughter Lilibet. Photo: courtesy of As Ever.
This photo, released in 2025 at the launch of the Meghan's As Ever website, shows a mother and daughter in a playful moment.
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Mom's little helper
Meghan Markle and Lilibet. Photo: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex/Instagram.
Every fashionista needs a helper, and Lily proved to be the perfect one. Megan posted this mirror selfie of her daughter helping her while she prepares for her May trip to Switzerland.
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Sweet moments
Lilibet Diana. Photo: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex/Instagram.
Time sure flies! In this picturesque portrait shared in honor of her fifth birthday, Lily paused to smell the flowers.
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Family fun
Meghan Markle and Princess Lilibet. Photo: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex/Instagram.
«"Our dream girl. Happy 5th birthday, Lily 🤍," the Duchess of Sussex wrote in a post that also included this family photo of the Sussexes.
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