There are pictures of Prince Harry's daughter, Princess Lilibet, but they are rarely seen because Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prioritize privacy and a normal upbringing, protecting their children from the intense media scrutiny they experienced, with most shared photos often obscuring their faces or being part of controlled releases like Christmas cards. Their decision stems from Harry's desire for his kids to have the childhood he didn't have, away from the press's "spectacle," and concerns over their safety without full royal security, leading to fewer public appearances and more private moments.
“I think every parent wants to share their kid with the world, but they just can't,” a family friend said, pointing out that Harry and Meghan lost their U.K. taxpayer-funded police protection when they stepped back from their senior royal family roles in 2020.
“Harry has been reluctant to show his children publicly, not out of a desire to hide them, but to protect their privacy and safety from potential threats,” the friend told People in 2024. “He wants them to lead as normal a life as possible without the fear of kidnapping or harm.”
Meghan took to Instagram Friday to share a never-before-seen family photo featuring herself, Harry, and their two kids, Archie, 6, and Lilibet, 4, who goes by Lili. In the photo, Archie is seen hugging Harry, while Lili holds hands with Meghan.
Reports from multiple outlets, including The Sun, reported that the monarch denied a photo call with Lilibet as it was a “private family meeting.” A source also said the queen was fearful the couple's private photographer would share images with US TV networks.
Meghan Markle revealed she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a rare and serious medical condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after childbirth, which she described as a "huge medical scare". She shared this personal health battle on her podcast, highlighting the challenges of managing a life-threatening condition while navigating new motherhood privately, an experience she shares with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.
Prince Harry whispered to his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, that he hoped she was happy and with his grandfather, Prince Philip, and expressed his admiration for her dedication to duty until the end, as revealed in his memoir Spare. He said he hoped she'd be happy and with Grandfather now, acknowledging her service through the Jubilee and her final duties.
"It has never been officially confirmed whether the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children have met Princess Lilibet,” HELLO!'s royal correspondent, Danielle Stacey, said.
Though King Charles has never publicly referred to the Duchess of Sussex by this moniker, it's thought he used to call her "tungsten." This term, referring to a hard and brittle metal with the highest melting point of any known element, is seen as a testament to Meghan's strength and resilience.
On her 5th birthday, Meghan Markle shared a photo of her daughter Lilibet on Instagram, causing a stir in the royal family: "My daughter is all grown up now. Just look at her red hair, and you'll know who Lilibet's father is..." See more below 👇
However, no paternity test has been undertaken and there is no evidence that Harry is not a Windsor. Anderson's book however is still stoking the rumours ten years on, he names witnesses who in fact say Diana and Hewitt were lovers before, not after, Harry was born.
Ingrid Seward says in a new interview with Gb News that Prince Philip felt like Meghan was just like King Edward IV's wayward wife, Wallis Simpson. Apparently, he felt like Meghan was going to do some major damage before she caused any damage.
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Meghan Markle and Jessica Mulroney's friendship crumbled in 2020, when the latter was accused of showing “textbook white privilege” in a dispute with influencer Sasha Exeter.
She is the daughter of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. She is a granddaughter of King Charles III and is seventh in the line of succession to the British throne. Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Meghan Markle is looking back at a heartbreaking chapter in her story. The Duchess of Sussex, who shares Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3, with Prince Harry, opened up about her July 2020 miscarriage, detailing the difficult feelings that come from such a loss.
Meghan Markle has jumped 11 points in new polling data partially recovering from a major slump in her U.S. popularity during the first half of 2025. The Duchess of Sussex's fan base crashed 13 points during two quarters, according to ratings data from YouGov, while those who disliked her also increased in number.
Prince George and his siblings call Queen Camilla "Gaga," a sweet nickname derived from the term her own grandchildren use, opting for a unique, affectionate name rather than a formal "Grandma" or "Nanny," according to royal reports.
Meghan Markle revealed she experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a rare and serious medical condition involving high blood pressure and excess protein in the urine after childbirth, which she described as a "huge medical scare". She shared this personal health battle on her podcast, highlighting the challenges of managing a life-threatening condition while navigating new motherhood privately, an experience she shares with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd.
But let's think back, shall we, to a different time—when Harry first met Kate, when both William and Kate were college sweethearts at the University of St. Andrews. Upon meeting the woman who would one day marry his brother, Harry described her in three words: carefree, sweet, and kind.
Prince William and Kate Middleton sleep in separate beds primarily due to the constraints of the Royal Train (which has only single beds) and as part of a long-standing aristocratic tradition of separate sleeping arrangements for better rest or privacy, though they likely share a bed at home, with their dog sometimes joining them for extra comfort, aligning with modern trends for "sleep divorce".
Lori Pritchard Henke Lilibet was in the UK during the Queen's Jubilee during which she celebrated her first birthday. The Queen wouldn't allow a photograph to be taken with her because Harry and Markle had a Netflix photographer with them.
At one point, Diana called Queen Elizabeth “sobbing,” as we learned in the 2017 documentary Diana: In Her Own Words. It's because of this close-knit bond that Queen Elizabeth allowed Princess Diana to call her “Mama.”
He didn't need to process what happened, the sight of death processes itself subconsciously. Just seeing death alone isn't enough to see thestrals. You also have to process the death. That's why Harry didn't see them until the beginning of order of the Phoenix.
"I've been told that I have to ask your permission before I can propose," he said to his grandmother, who responded, "Well then, I suppose I have to say yes."