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06th Jun 2021

BREAKING: Meghan Markle gives birth to baby girl – and her name is Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana

Trine Jensen-Burke

Meghan Markle gives birth to baby girl

And baby makes four!

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has given birth to a baby girl – and her name is very royal indeed.

Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born on Friday, June 4th – and her name is, of course, a nod to Harry’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, whose nickname is Lilibeth, and Diana, the Princess of Wales, Harry’s mother, who tragically died in a traffic accident was Harry was just 12.

A statement confirming the happy news was released by a spokesperson for the couple today.

“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 11:40 a.m. in the trusted care of the doctors and staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA,” reads an official announcement.

Both mum and baby are reportedly in good health following the delivery, and the little girl weighs in at 7 lbs 11 oz.

As per the statement released by the couple, Lili’s name is explained like this:
“Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet. Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales.”

Harry and Meghan’s announcement also included a message of thanks.

“The Duke and Duchess thank you for your warm wishes and prayers as they enjoy this special time as a family.”

Lili is now eight in line to the British throne, after her big brother Archie Harrison.

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