On Sunday, the couple announced the arrival of their second child, who they named Lilibet Diana. They plan to use the nickname “Lili.”
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Prince WilliamandKate Middletonalso honored the Queen and Princess Diana when naming their daughter,Princess Charlotte. The 6-year-old royal’s full name is Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.
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Atop name predictionahead of Meghan and Harry’s daughter’s birth wasPhilippa. Beyond paying tribute to Harry’s grandfatherPrince Philip, the moniker also has historical significance as it wouldhonor Philippa of Hainault, the wife of King Edward III and first Black queen of England.
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“It is with great joy thatPrince Harryand Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, welcome their daughter, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, to the world,” read a statement from the couple released on Sunday.
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“Lili was born on Friday, June 4 at 11:40 a.m. in the trusted care of the doctors and staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA. She weighed 7 lbs 11 oz. Both mother and child are healthy and well, and settling in at home,” the statement continued. “Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet. Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales.”
“This is the second child for the couple, who also have a two-year-old son named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. The Duke and Duchess thank you for your warm wishes and prayers as they enjoy this special time as a family.”
A personalmessagefrom Meghan, 39, andPrince Harry, 36, on their Archewell website said: “On June 4th, we were blessed with the arrival of our daughter, Lili. She is more than we could have ever imagined, and we remain grateful for the love and prayers we’ve felt from across the globe. Thank you for your continued kindness and support during this very special time for our family.”
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The coupleannounced Meghan’s pregnancy on Valentine’s Day, sharing, “We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child.”
Lilibet’s arrival makes Archie, who turned 2 last month, a big brother.
source: people.com
