Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recently welcomed their daughter, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, in Santa Barbara, California. The name holds significant meaning for the couple:
Lilibet: This name was a childhood nickname for Queen Elizabeth II, who is Harry's grandmother. The Queen received this nickname because she had difficulty pronouncing her own name as a child. Choosing this name is a heartfelt tribute to Harry's grandmother, who holds an important place in his life.
Diana: Lilibet's middle name, Diana, is a poignant tribute to Harry's late mother, Princess Diana. Princess Diana was known for her compassion and dedication to charitable work. Her tragic death in a car crash in 1997 deeply affected Harry, and naming his daughter after her is a way to honor her memory.
Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor joins her older brother, Archie, in the family. She is eighth in line to the British throne, following Prince Charles, Prince William, William's three children, Prince Harry, and her brother, Archie.
Instead of receiving gifts, Harry and Meghan have asked well-wishers to support nonprofit organizations focused on empowering women and girls, such as Girls Inc., Harvest Home, CAMFED, or Myna Mahila Foundation.
Harry and Meghan will be taking parental leave from their work at the Archewell Foundation to spend time with their newborn daughter.
It is likely that Lilibet will be the couple's last child, as Harry previously expressed environmental concerns and a desire to limit the number of children he has.
Lilibet's birth marks a special moment for the Sussex family, and they expressed their gratitude for the love and support they have received from people around the world during this special time.
