Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially welcomed their second child, and first daughter, into the world and their royal relatives have wasted no time sharing their reactions to the news.
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Lilibet, or Lili as she is expected to be known, was born on Friday, June 4, 2021, with the news announced via a spokesperson for Harry and Meghan earlier 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.”
With Harry’s side of the family all quick ot jump on socials to publicly congratulate the Sussexes, there is speculation that this baby girl could end the feud that has divided the Windsors.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were quick to jump on Instagram, expressing their excitement at the arrival of their new niece, by sharing a photo of a pregnant Meghan with Harry and Archie.
“We are all delighted by the happy news of the arrival of baby Lili. Congratulations to Harry, Meghan and Archie.”
Meanwhile, Lili’s grandparents, Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles, also shared their reaction to the sweet news via the official Clarence House Instagram.
Posting a throwback photo from the Sussex’s tour of South Africa, the caption read, “Congratulations to Harry, Meghan and Archie on the arrival of baby Lilibet Diana 🎊Wishing them all well at this time”.
The Queen was similarly delighted by the arrival of her 11th great-grandchild.
Upon confirmation of the news, the official royal family Instagram account shared a gorgeous shot from Harry and Meghan’s wedding day to congratulate the couple on their latest addition.
The post read, “Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the birth of Lilibet Diana! The Queen, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted with the news.”
Royal fans were equally delighted with the news in the comments section.
“Congratulations!!! Hold her tight, life is so precious ❤️ and such a beautiful choice of names too,” one user wrote.
“Congratulations to Her Majesty on another beautiful great-grandchild!!! ❤️❤️,” another penned.
“Wonderful news and a beautiful name honouring both Her Majesty and Princess Diana. 💖” a third added.
Indeed, while Diana was tipped to be the first name of Harry and Meghan’s daughter, the couple chose Lilibet Diana as a tribute to both Harry’s grandmother and late mother.
Harry’s cousin Princess Eugenie was also among the well-wishers, taking to her Instagram story to share her congratulations for her relatives.
“Congratulations dear cousins. We couldn’t be happier for you all,” Eugenie wrote.
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