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Sky News AU
12 hours ago
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- Sky News AU
‘The VIP lane with extra bells on': Prince Harry and Meghan Markle given royal treatment during family trip to Disneyland
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were reportedly given the full 'VIP' treatment during a recent family trip to Disneyland to mark Princess Lilibet's fourth birthday. On Friday, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, uploaded a new Instagram post that included special moments from the family's two day visit to the original Disneyland park in Anaheim. In the clip, the Sussex family were seen riding Splash Mountain and visiting Sleeping Beauty's Castle, Star Tours – the Adventures Continue and other iconic rides. Lilibet, who is currently seventh in line to the British throne, was also gifted an extravagant Little Mermaid-themed birthday cake. Markle, who has now been out of the royal family for twice as long as she was inside the firm, obligingly thanked Disney publicly for 'giving' the Sussexes 'pure joy'. 'Thank you @disneyland for giving our family two days of pure joy,' she wrote. According to royal commentator Rupert Bell, the Sussexes were in "the VIP lane with extra bells on" during the visit. 'There didn't seem to any other members of the public while they were there,' he told TalkTV on Sunday. 'They definitely were walking around with a photographer.' The passes presumably allowed the Sussexes to skip to the front of queues for popular rides and utilise underground tunnels to discreetly move through the crowded theme park. The Sussexes have maintained a friendly relationship with Disney ever since Harry was infamously heard on a hot mic asking Disney CEO Bob Iger about a voiceover role for his wife at the Lion King premiere back in 2019. Months later, Markle narrated a Disney+ documentary titled Elephant, but later clarified she took no payment for the role and did the gig for charity. The extravagant trip on Disney's dime comes just months after reports Prince William was concerned about Markle's flagrant use of her HRH title despite agreeing not to mix the title with her commercial ventures. Since leaving royal duties, the Sussexes have banked over $100 million USD through partnership deals with Netflix, Spotify and the proceeds of Harry's memoir Spare.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Celebrate Daughter's Fourth Birthday At Disneyland
Last Updated: The post drew comparisons with Prince Harry's own childhood trip to Walt Disney World in Florida with his late mother, Princess Diana, in 1993 Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, on Saturday shared a video montage on Instagram of a recent family trip to Disneyland, celebrating the fourth birthday of her daughter, Princess Lilibet. The post featured Meghan, Prince Harry, and their two children – Archie, 6, and Lilibet, who turned 4 on Wednesday – enjoying rides and meeting Disney characters at the popular California theme park. 'Thank you @disneyland for giving our family two days of pure joy!" Meghan, 43, wrote, thanking Disneyland in her caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (@meghan) Set to Peggy Lee's classic 'It's a Good Day," the video included several candid moments, including clips of Archie and Lilibet meeting Elsa from Frozen. The post drew comparisons with Prince Harry's own childhood trip to Walt Disney World in Florida with his late mother, Princess Diana, in 1993. Additionally, in some of the images, the family of four can be seen wearing Minnie Mouse hats, while a two-tier Little Mermaid-themed cake also features in the birthday celebration. This comes shortly after another personal video was shared by Meghan in honour of Lilibet's birthday, where she posted a throwback clip of herself tweaking in a hospital room while heavily pregnant with Lilibet. The video shows the Duchess taking part in the viral 'Baby Mama Challenge," a social media trend where expectant mothers danced to the song Baby Mama in a playful attempt to induce labour. Prince Harry is also seen dancing alongside her in the video. 'Four years ago today, this also happened. Both of our children were a week past their due dates… so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn't work – there was only one thing left to do!," Meghan had written in her video post. She also shared several previously unseen images of Lilibet, including one of Meghan cradling her as a newborn and another of the pair near a body of water. First Published: June 07, 2025, 16:36 IST
3 days ago
- Entertainment
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle take kids to Disneyland for Lilibet's birthday
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle brought a little royal sparkle to the Happiest Place on Earth this week, treating their children Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4, to a magical Disneyland getaway in celebration of Lilibet's birthday. "Thank you @disneyland for giving our family two days of pure joy!" Meghan, 43, captioned an Instagram Reel on Friday, sharing glimpses of the family's park adventures. Set to Peggy Lee's "It's a Good Day," the montage opened with a sweet moment of Lilibet holding her mom's hand as they walked into the park. Highlights included classic rides like Dumbo the Flying Elephant, King Arthur Carrousel, Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters, among others. The birthday girl also got a Little Mermaid-themed cake that read "Happy Birthday Lili." The Sussexes made time for galactic thrills, too, visiting Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and riding Rise of the Resistance. Meghan, who recently returned to Instagram after a years-long hiatus, has been sharing more personal glimpses into her family life. On June 4, she posted a throwback clip of herself and Harry dancing during her pregnancy with Lilibet, writing: "Four years ago today, this also happened." She added, "When spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn't work -- there was only one thing left to do!"
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Prince Harry recreates a Princess Diana moment with his son Prince Archie at Disneyland
Image credits: X/@lorrainemking It is said that out of all the loves of life, a mother's love remains unforgettable even after she is gone. The nurture and undevoted love that a mother showers her children with beats inside their hearts reminding them of their value and soul. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex went on a trip to Disneyland with their kids, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4. Meghan Markle took to Instagram to share snippets from the fun trip thanking Disneyland for their experience. "Thank you @disneyland for giving our family two days of pure joy!" wrote the Duchess in her post where she shared a video of the family enjoying various rides and moments in the magical land. While the trip may have been memorable and special for the young prince and princess, it also marked a special and emotional moment for their father Prince Harry . Harry revisited a chapter from his childhood on the Disneyland trip where he recreated a special memory of his mom with his son. Back in August 1993, eight-year-old Harry accompanied his elder brother Prince William, 11, and mother Princess Diana on a private visit to the Walt Disney World in Florida. The trip marked a rare moment of joy and togetherness for the trio as it was just months after Diana had separated from her husband, Prince Charles. The mother and sons went on an exclusive rise on Splash Mountain where they were escorted through Disney's secret underground tunnels for VIPs, accompanied by close friends and security. The ride was at that moment closed off to other guests. 'They were all very nice, very well-behaved. She was a sweetheart,' said a waiter at Flagler's restaurant (now Citricos) in the Grand Floridian. Image credits: X/@Survivor_MaryNU Now, the family visited Disneyland in Anaheim, California where they went to celebrate Princess Lilibet's fourth birthday. The celebration included a two-tiered birthday cake inspired by The Little Mermaid, possibly the princess' favourite Disney princess. The prince revisited the newly updated Splash Mountain, now known as Tiana's Bayou Adventure since 2024. While he could be seen sitting with Prince Archie, Meghan could be seen with Princess Lilibet. The post featured the family wearing Mickey Mouse ears and also stopping to meet Star Wars stormtroopers and Elsa from Frozen while munching on classic park treats like corn dogs and pickles.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Kids Look So Grown Up in Rare Disneyland Video
Meghan Markle shared a montage of her family vacation to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. In the video, Markle could be seen enjoying rides and food with husband Prince Harry and kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. Although Markle was careful to keep her kids' faces private, they are already looking so grown Markle and Prince Harry took their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, on a family trip to Disneyland—and the photos and videos could not be cuter. Markle shared a few glimpses into their family vacation with a montage set to Peggy Lee's 'It's a Good Day' on Instagram, writing, 'Thank you @disneyland for giving our family two days of pure joy!' In the video montage, Markle and Harry take their kids on some of the most iconic Disneyland rides, including the Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Dumbo The Flying Elephant, Star Wars: Rise Of The Resistance, and the Cars Land ride. Lilibet also looked thrilled to meet Elsa from Frozen. Markle wore a pair of the iconic Minnie Mouse ears over a black cap, along with a casual white shirt and jeans, while Harry opted for a black polo shirt and a cap. Archie coordinated with his dad wearing a simple top and jeans, while Lilibet wore an array of cute sundresses and a sparkly blue cap. Although Markle blocked out her children's faces, the video showed that Lilibet's strawberry red hair is getting ultra long and wavy, while Archie's hair is still just as auburn as ever. And the two kids are already looking so grown up! Lilibet turned four on June 4, and the family's trip to Disneyland seemingly coordinated with the big day—she even got a giant Mickey Mouse with a 'Happy Birthday, Lili' badge and a Little Mermaid-themed cake. The trip comes 31 years after Harry visited Walt Disney World with his mother, the late Princess Diana, and his brother, Prince William. Markle's video of her family trip to Disneyland follows on the heels of another intimate glimpse into her life with Harry. In honor of Lilibet's birthday, she shared a hilarious video of the pair twerking in the delivery room before welcoming her four years ago. Read the original article on InStyle
