Royal fans convinced Lilibet looks like famous relative in Meghan Markle's new photo
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Meghan Markle has delighted fans by posting a series of sweet photos to celebrate her daughter Lilibet's fourth birthday, with many observers suggesting the little one bears a striking resemblance to a renowned family member. Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, who is Prince Harry and Meghan's second child and only daughter, follows her brother Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, who arrived in 2019.
The moniker 'Lilibet' echoes the affectionate nickname once used for her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, while her middle name pays homage to Diana, Princess of Wales, her late paternal grandmother – and it's Diana that many commenters feel Lilibet takes after.
On her fourth birthday today (June 4), Meghan, who now uses the surname Sussex, chose to share two adorable photos on her official Instagram account.
Captured in timeless black and white, the images offer just a hint of Lilibet as she cuddles into her mother.
They seem to be seated aboard a boat, as evidenced by the oceanic backdrop. Meghan lovingly encircles Lilibet in her arms while the youngster gazes towards the camera lens.
Alongside this tender moment, a throwback photo features baby Lilibet being gently held by Meghan.
Penning a touching note alongside the images, Meghan wrote: "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. Thanks to all of those sending love and celebrating her special day!"
As the number of likes on the photos were hidden and comments were disabled, people turned to other social media platforms to discuss the sweet pictures, with some fans claiming a striking resemblance between Lilibet and her grandmother, Princess Diana.
(Image: Instagram/Meghan Markle)
The images don't show Lilibet's full face, but her eyes and fair hair, which is reminiscent of the late princess, can be seen.
On X, broadcaster Narinder Kaur said: "Meghan Sussex just dropped these beautiful pix of Lilibet (named after our late Queen Elizabeth), wishing her a happy 4th birthday. We get a little glimpse of Lilibet - she looks like Diana, those eyes and hair!"
Another user added: "They are so cute she does [an] amazing job keeping them out of the glare of the press".
However, not everyone agreed, with some believing Lilibet looked more like her father, Prince Harry. One X user commented: "She has Harry's whole face".
Another shared this view, adding: "O.M.G, she's a mini Prince Harry!"
(Image: Instagram/Meghan Markle)
Lilibet's "blue blue eyes" were also mentioned by several fans, with many comparing them to Diana's, while another fan highlighted her "Diana-esque eyes and hair".
Princess Diana, who tragically died in 1997, was known for her bright blonde hair but her natural hair colour was light brown hair. Lilibet and her brother Archie appear to have inherited their father's red hair, albeit in a darker shade.
As the granddaughter of King Charles III, Lilibet is seventh in line to the British throne, following her older brother Archie, who is in sixth place.
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