The Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a daughter named Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, after the Queen and the duke’s mother, Princess Diana, who died in 1997.
The baby girl of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was born on Friday, June 4 at 11:40 a.m. at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, weighing 7lb 11oz. Both the mother and the baby girl are said to be doing well.
Lili is the Queen’s 11th great-grandchild and the first of the monarch’s and Philip’s great-grandchildren to be born after the death of the Duke of Edinburgh in April.
Since the Sussexes are now residing in California, it is unknown when or if Lilibet will meet the Queen and the other royals. However, the duke and duchess may have given their baby her names in a bid to mend fences with the Royal Family following the couple’s shocking allegations against the family.
Press secretary recently released a statement: ‘It is with great joy that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, welcome their daughter, Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, to the world.
‘Lili was born on Friday, June 4 at 11.40am in the trusted care of the doctors and staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California. She weighed 7lbs 11oz. Both mother and child are healthy and well, and settling in at home.’
Secretary further added, ‘Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet. Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honour her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales.’
Anyone who wants to donate a gift is being asked to support organizations that help women and girls.
A message was written on the Archewell website that reads: ‘For those inquiring on sending gifts, we would ask that you support or learn more about these organisations working for women and girls: Girls Inc., Harvest Home, CAMFED or Myna Mahila Foundation.’
Celebrities and politicians around the world are congratulating the couple. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has also tweeted: ‘Many congratulations to The Duke & Duchess of Sussex on the birth of their daughter.’
Despite the fact that Harry and Meghan have stepped down as senior working royals, the baby is still in the line of succession. Let’s see what the Queen has to say about it.
Don’t forget to congratulate the couple and share your love for the lil baby.