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06th Jun 2021

Harry and Meghan announce birth of their daughter, ‘Lili’

Danny Jones

Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born on Friday at 11:40 in Santa Barbara, California

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, have announced the birth of their daughter who arrived around lunchtime this past Friday. Her full name is Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.

The name Lilibet is said to be in honour of Her Majesty The Queen, whose nickname in private is said to be Lilibet.

The couple’s non-profit, Archewell – named after their first child, Archie – passed on their best wishes in a statement. According to the post, Lilibet weighed 7 lbs 11 oz and, thankfully, both the mother and child are in good health.

She was born in Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California, where the couple currently live having stepped away from royal duties to pursue other charitable causes.