16 Rare Photos of Lilibet Diana as the Young Princess Turns 5 Today

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their 'dream girl' on June 4, 2021, and named her after Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana

Princess Lilibet Diana is turning five today!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their second child on June 4, 2021 and named her after two important women: Harry's grandmother Queen Elizabeth, nicknamed Lilibet by the family, and his mother, the late Princess Diana.

Since rejoining Instagram in 2025, the Duchess of Sussex has shared plenty of photos of their baby girl — from fun moments at home to behind-the-scenes photos from shooting With Love, Meghan, to cute daddy-daughter moments with Prince Harry.

"The Spencer gene is very, very strong," Prince Harry previously told Stephen Colbert of his children, revealing that they both remind him of Princess Diana.

"I actually really, genuinely thought at the beginning of my relationship [with Meghan] that should this go the distance and we have kids that there's no way the ginger gene will stand up to my wife's genes, but I was wrong!" he said of the red hair which both children inherited from him.

Below, check out rare photos of Princess Lilibet as she celebrates turning five today.

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Welcome to the World, Lili!

For Lili's fourth birthday, Meghan shared this sweet black and white photo with her daughter as a new born.

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Too Cute

For the princess' first birthday in 2022, the Sussexes released this adorable photo of her posing in the grass during the "casual, intimate backyard picnic" they threw for special big day at Frogmore Cottage that year.

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Keeping Order

Lili and big brother Archie were pictured making sure everything was in order in the video village for their mom's Netflix show, With Love, Meghan …

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In Charge

… and during some downtime, Lili got to have some fun with the crew.

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Running Free

For International Day of the Girl in 2025, Meghan shared a video of her girl sprinting through the lawn at their Montecito home. "To all the girls – this world is yours. Do everything you can to protect your rights, use your voice, support each other. We will do the same for you," she wrote. "It’s your right and our responsibility. Go get ‘em girl! 🏃‍♀️ Happy International Day of the Girl."

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Hand in Hand

In the same carousel, the Duchess of Sussex also shared this heartwarming pic taken as she was taking a relaxed stroll with her baby girl.

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Like Father, Like Daughter

Prince Harry and Princess Lili's matching red hair was on full display in this scenic photo Meghan shared for Valentine's Day 2026.

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Happy Birthday, Lili!

"Happy birthday to our beautiful girl! Four years ago today she came into our lives – and each day is brighter and better because of it," Meghan wrote of her Lili on her big day last year.

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Take Your Daughter to Work

It appears Lili is also adopting the green thumb. The young princess was snapped helping her mom water some flower arrangements in a behind-the-scenes shoot for As Ever.

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Remembering Guy

When her dog Guy died, the Suits actress shared a video filled with memories the family shared with the pup, including this sweet moment in the sun.

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Dad's Best Friend

"The sweetest bond to watch unfold 💕 Daddy’s little girl and favorite adventurer," Meghan captioned this photo of Prince Harry and his mini-me.

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Close Bond

"Every day is a love story 🕊️" Meghan wrote alongside this photo with her two kids.

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Girls Wanna Have Fun

The mother-daughter duo was pictured in a playful moment in this pic shared when Meghan's As Ever website launched in 2025.

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Mommy's Little Helper

Every fashion girlie needs an assistant and Lili turned out to be the perfect helper. Meghan posted this mirror selfie of herself getting a hand from her daughter as she geared up for her May trip to Switzerland.

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Sweet Moments

Clearly, time is moving fast! Lili stopped to smell the flowers in this picturesque portrait shared for her fifth birthday.

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Family Fun

"Our dream girl. Happy 5th birthday, Lili 🤍" the Duchess of Sussex wrote on the post, which also featured this Sussex family snap.

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