A Glimpse of Princess Lilibet: Tracking the Public Appearances of Prince Harry and Meghan’s Daughter
Princess Lilibet, the youngest child of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, has largely remained out of the public eye since her birth. This stands in stark contrast to her cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, whose early lives have been extensively documented. The primary reason for this difference is the Sussexes’ decision to step back from their official royal duties in March 2020, a move that predated Lilibet’s arrival on June 2, 2021.
Consequently, Harry and Meghan were not obligated to participate in the traditional post-birth photocalls that have become a royal staple. The first official glimpse the public received of Lilibet was not until she was six months old, featured on the Sussexes’ 2021 Christmas card. Since then, images of their daughter have been shared sparingly, fuelling a constant curiosity among royal enthusiasts eager to see how the young princess is growing up.
This article compiles every publicly shared photograph of Princess Lilibet, offering a chronological look at her development and the rare moments the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have chosen to share with the world.
Early Years and First Appearances
2021: The Debut on the Christmas Card
The year of her birth, 2021, saw Lilibet make her grand public entrance on the Sussex family’s Christmas card. This initial image, shared when she was six months old, provided the first official look at the youngest royal.2021: Newborn Moments Captured
The Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan offered several intimate glimpses into Lilibet’s earliest days.A tender moment featuring Prince Harry gently kissing a newborn Lilibet was shared.
An adorable picture of a sleeping Lilibet was also included in the series.
A still from the documentary showed Harry and Meghan helping a very young Lilibet take her first steps.
Another image from the series depicted Meghan and a swaddled Lilibet.
A young Lilibet was seen sleeping soundly in a custom onesie, a still also featured in the docuseries.
2022: First Birthday Portrait
To mark Princess Lilibet’s first birthday, an official portrait was released, giving a clear view of the milestone.2022: Family Moments in Harry & Meghan
The Harry & Meghan docuseries continued to provide family snapshots.A lovely image of the entire Sussex family – Harry, Meghan, Archie, and Lilibet – was featured.
One of the most recent photos of Lilibet shared to date also appeared within the documentary.
2023: A Festive Outing
Princess Lilibet was spotted attending a ‘4th of July’ parade in 2023 alongside her mother, Meghan. The young royal was dressed in a blue dress and red shoes reminiscent of Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz.
Growing Up: A Closer Look in Recent Years
As Lilibet has grown, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have continued to share occasional, heartwarming glimpses of their daughter, often within the context of personal celebrations or professional projects.
2024: The Christmas Card Reveal
The Sussexes’ 2024 Christmas card offered another rare snapshot of their children. Princess Lilibet was noted for her gorgeous, long red hair and her rapidly growing stature, appearing noticeably taller.2025: A Multifaceted Year of Sharing
The year 2025 proved to be a particularly active period for public sharing, with images appearing across various platforms and projects.Valentine’s Day Sweetness: To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Meghan shared a photo of Prince Harry holding Lilibet. The image clearly displayed the little royal’s face, highlighting her striking resemblance to her father.
Halloween Fun: Embracing the spirit of Halloween, the Sussex family visited a pumpkin patch. Princess Lilibet was captured admiring a tire filled with mini pumpkins.
Behind the Scenes of With Love, Meghan: Lilibet was seen behind the scenes during the filming of season two of Meghan’s project, With Love, Meghan.
Watching Mum at Work: Lilibet and her older brother, Archie, were photographed intently watching their mother as she filmed.
A Tender Moment for As ever: A snippet from behind the scenes of Meghan’s lifestyle brand, As ever, revealed a tender moment between the Duchess and her daughter.
Fourth Birthday Celebrations: To honour Princess Lilibet’s fourth birthday, Meghan shared a previously unseen photograph of herself and her daughter. She accompanied the image with a heartfelt caption on Instagram: “Happy birthday to our beautiful girl! Four years ago today she came into our lives – and each day is brighter and better because of it. Thanks to all of those sending love and celebrating her special day!”
Daddy’s Little Girl: Meghan also shared a touching photo of Lilibet with Prince Harry, writing, “The sweetest bond to watch unfold Daddy’s little girl and favourite adventurer. Happy birthday Lili!”
A Sweet Harvest: In a post celebrating the joys of nature, Meghan shared a picture of herself and Lilibet harvesting honey. She captioned it, “Look at all of that fresh honeycomb! Harvesting honey with my little honey. (Like mother, like daughter; she’s even wearing my gloves).”
Golden Hair and Sunday Love: Meghan posted a snap with Lilibet, whose hair was described as long, golden, and orange. The Duchess captioned the image, “Sunday kind of love….with my little loves.”
Sibling Love for As ever: Meghan shared a beautiful photo of her children, Lilibet and Archie, on the Instagram page for her As ever brand.
International Women’s Day Tribute: In honour of International Women’s Day, Meghan released an adorable new photo of Lilibet nestled close to Prince Harry. She wrote, “Celebrating the strong women around us & the girls with dreams who will become women with vision. Also thanking those who uplift us every day.”
A Netflix Collaboration: Meghan shared a video on her Instagram story featuring Lilibet and Serena Williams, captioned, “3 days until the party begins. All are invited @netflix).”
Promo for As ever: Lilibet made an appearance in a promotional video for Meghan’s newly launched lifestyle brand, As ever. As seen in their Christmas card from the previous year, Lilibet’s distinctive long, red hair was evident as she ran alongside her mother.
A Carefully Curated Public Presence
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have consistently maintained a more private approach to sharing details and images of their children compared to other members of the royal family. While this has led to a sense of mystery and heightened public interest, the curated glimpses provided offer a heartwarming look at Princess Lilibet’s life and her close bond with her family. Each shared photograph serves as a cherished update for those who follow the Sussexes’ journey.
