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Princess Lilibet of Sussex

Princess Lilibet of Sussex is the younger child of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Princess Lilibet of Sussex is the younger child of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and a granddaughter of King Charles III. Born in California in 2021, she became publicly styled as a princess in 2023.

What it is

Princess Lilibet of Sussex, full name Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, is the second child of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. She was born on 4 June 2021 at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California. Her first name honours Queen Elizabeth II's family nickname, Lilibet, and her middle name honours Diana, Princess of Wales.

Why it matters

As a grandchild of a British monarch, Lilibet is a member of the British royal family and seventh in the line of succession to the British throne. Her title, Princess Lilibet of Sussex, came into public use after her grandfather became King Charles III, reflecting her status as a princess under royal conventions.

Key details

She has one older sibling, Prince Archie. Lilibet is American-born and holds dual ties to the British royal family. Her name and title have drawn public interest, particularly in Commonwealth countries like Canada, where the royal family remains a topic of interest.

In short

  • Born 4 June 2021 in Santa Barbara, California.
  • Full name: Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.
  • Seventh in line to the British throne.
  • Styled as Princess Lilibet of Sussex from 2023.
Canadian angle

There is no specific Canada-based connection beyond public Canadian interest in the British royal family and the Sussex family’s former and ongoing ties to Commonwealth audiences.

Quick questions

Who is Princess Lilibet?
Princess Lilibet of Sussex is the daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan, and a granddaughter of King Charles III.
Why is she called Lilibet?
Her first name honours Queen Elizabeth II, whose family nickname was Lilibet.
When was Lilibet born?
She was born on 4 June 2021 in Santa Barbara, California.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Lilibet_of_Sussex
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, parents, line of succession, and title styling.
  2. People — https://people.com/princess-lilibet-meghan-markle-prince-harry-daughter-what-to-know-11990792
    Supports: Birth details, parentage, name meaning, and use of the Princess Lilibet of Sussex style.
  3. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lilibet-Mountbatten-Windsor
    Supports: Name origin linking Lilibet to Queen Elizabeth II’s nickname.
  4. HELLO! — https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/lilibet-diana/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, full name, and naming tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and Diana, Princess of Wales.