Harry and Meghan celebrate Princess Lilibet’s fifth birthday

Princess Lilibet turned 5 years old on June 4, and Meghan Markle and Prince Harry marked the milestone by sharing two new photographs on Instagram showing their daughter with her distinctive red hair and radiant smile.

A Milestone Shared on Social Media

The Duchess of Sussex posted two images to celebrate her daughter’s fifth birthday. In the first, Prince Harry holds Lilibet while Meghan smiles tenderly beside them, all dressed casually. The second photograph captures Lilibet alone in what appears to be the gardens of their Montecito home, wearing a sweet embroidered sundress and touching a purple flower. Both images showcase her striking red hair, a trait she shares with her father. The couple’s personal Instagram account, which Meghan launched in 2025, has become their primary way of sharing family moments with the public.

Growing Up Away from the Spotlight

Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, stepped back from their royal roles in January 2020 and relocated to California. Princess Lilibet Diana was born in June 2021 in California, making her the couple’s second child alongside her older brother, Prince Archie, who is now 7. The family has prioritized raising their children with privacy and normalcy, though Meghan has shared occasional glimpses of family life on her Instagram page. Last month, a source told People magazine that the family celebrated both children’s birthdays together with a special trip to Disneyland, where the kids enjoyed rides and Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, was present to help extend the celebration.

A Private Family Life in California

Since moving to their Montecito estate, Harry and Meghan have balanced charitable and commercial projects with parenthood. In a previous exclusive interview with People, Meghan spoke about their approach to family life, saying they want their children to experience the same normalcy as other families despite their unique circumstances. She noted that they enjoy dining out at restaurants and having fun together, not just in private settings. The couple’s production company, Archewell, continues to develop content for Netflix, including a feature film based on the book No Way Out by Major Adam Jowett, which tells the story of British troops under siege during the Afghanistan war.

Sources

• People Magazine — Full article on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry celebrating Lilibet’s 5th birthday with new Instagram photos, family background, and parenting philosophy
• BBC News — Report on Harry and Meghan celebrating Lilibet’s fifth birthday, details on the Instagram photos, and recent family activities