Meghan Markle delighted fans with a surprise tribute to her daughter Princess Lilibet’s fourth birthday by posting a never-before-seen video that showed a playful and intimate moment from the maternity ward in 2021.
On Wednesday, June 4, the Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram to share a lighthearted throwback clip of herself and Prince Harry dancing in hospital scrubs while she was heavily pregnant with Lilibet. The candid moment, captured just days before giving birth, offered a rare glimpse into the couple’s offbeat sense of humor and loving bond.
Meghan’s Fun Take on Waiting for Baby Lili
“Four years ago today, this also happened,” Meghan, 43, wrote in the caption. She revealed that both Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet were “a week past their due date.” With a laughing emoji, she added, “So when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn’t work – there was only one thing left to do!”
The short video showed Meghan and Harry, dressed in hospital gear and cozy socks, dancing joyfully in the hospital room — a light and memorable moment as they prepared to welcome their daughter.
A Series of Sweet Birthday Tributes
The video was part of a series of posts honoring Lilibet’s special day. Meghan also shared a touching black-and-white photo of herself holding Lilibet, along with a heartwarming image of Prince Harry cradling their newborn daughter. Another snapshot showed the father-daughter duo walking barefoot on the beach, hand-in-hand — a symbol of the family’s private life in California.
Honoring Royal Heritage
Princess Lilibet Diana was born on June 4, 2021, in Santa Barbara, California — two years after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back from their roles as senior members of the British royal family. Her name pays tribute to her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II (whose childhood nickname was “Lilibet”), and her late grandmother, Princess Diana.
A Glimpse into Their Life
The heartfelt birthday posts gave fans a rare and intimate look at the Sussexes’ journey as parents and their continued joy in celebrating their children’s milestones. While the couple has largely kept their family life private, moments like these resonate deeply with fans who have followed their story from royal life to California living.
