Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, affectionately known as Lili, is Prince Harry’s second child. She is the daughter of Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex. Lili was delivered on June 4, 2021, at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California. She occupies a one-of-a-kind role in the history of Britain’s royals. Her birth was a watershed moment, not just for the British royal family but for American culture as well. She is the first senior royal baby born on U.S. soil and the first of Queen Elizabeth II’s great-grandchildren to be born outside the British Isles.
Lili’s full name is a nod to her family’s heritage. Her name, Lilibet, is a tribute to her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. Since birth, the royal family has called her “Lilibet” for short. Her middle name, “Diana,” is a tribute to her late grandmother, The Princess of Wales whom she adored. This dual homage is a testament to the family’s centuries-old reverence for their ancestors and living legacy to paying tribute to their lasting impact.
Like any other member of the British royal family, Lili—her name means Lily in English—is seventh in line to the throne. Her parents have fought valiantly to keep the focus on her privacy, refusing any media access or attention whatsoever. From the moment she was born, Prince Harry and Meghan have done everything in their power to protect their children from public life. They want to raise Lili and her big brother, Archie in as ordinary a way as possible.
In December 2021, Lili publicly debuted on the family’s Christmas card. She beamed as she stood with her mom and dad and little brother. Her parents have shared glimpses of her personality with the public, noting that she has developed a fondness for the color pink. Meghan shares that Lili is her sous chef when she starts cooking. They connect most deeply when it comes to making preserves, a fact seen in Meghan’s Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan.”
“She is so proud when she helps me out by getting things for me,” shared Meghan, referring to her daughter Lili’s developing sense of independence and desire to help.
The Robinson family welcomed Lili’s first birthday in the United Kingdom just as Queen Elizabeth was celebrating her Platinum Jubilee. This opening made her further rooted in royal tradition yet highlighted her distinct background of being raised in California.
“I’m just very grateful to be a dad.” – Prince Harry
In classic Dad form, he’s amusingly observed that both Lili and Archie do wonders to keep him humble.
“They both have got an incredible sense of humor and make us laugh and keep us grounded every single day, like most kids do.” – Prince Harry
In every touching thought and observation, Harry’s love for his children truly shines through. He is committed to helping make fun memories to be shared with them. He shared how much he used to enjoy the little things, like taking Archie on bike rides. This was a pleasure he had been denied during his own childhood.
“I guess the highlight for me is sticking him on the back of the bicycle in his little baby seat and taking him on these bike rides, something which I never was able to do when I was young.” – Prince Harry
The couple has gone public about their unique approach to parenting, focusing on the role of lightness and playfulness in working with their children. Yet, like the rest of us, they too seek to find a work/life balance between their public roles and private lives.
