Princess Lilibet: Royal's 'Spencer-like' traits revealed

Princess Lilibet marked her fifth birthday on June 4, 2026, with a social media post from her mother, Meghan Markle, featuring new photographs. The youngest of the Sussexes' children, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, was born in Santa Barbara, California, on June 4, 2021. Her name is a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, whose family nickname was Lilibet, and to Prince Harry's mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.

As a grandchild of the UK monarch, Lilibet holds the title of princess, a status officially acknowledged in March 2023. Prince Harry has noted that Lilibet shares traits with his mother, Princess Diana, describing her as having blue eyes and a similar disposition. Meghan Markle has shared glimpses of Lilibet's life, including her strong personality, engaging in activities like gardening and cooking, and developing a routine where she shares her "rose and thorn" of the day.

Lilibet was described by Prince Harry as a content baby in her early weeks and took her first steps by April 2022. Meghan has also spoken about how Lilibet, like her brother Archie, sometimes uses British words with a slight accent. The recent birthday photos showed Lilibet with her father, Prince Harry, and in a garden setting, continuing the family's practice of sharing curated moments with the public.