Princess Lilibet of Sussex facts for kids

Princess Lilibet of Sussex is a young member of the British royal family. Her full name is Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor. She was born on June 4, 2021, in the United States. Her parents are Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Lilibet is a granddaughter of King Charles III. She is currently seventh in line to the British throne. She was born when her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, was still queen. Queen Elizabeth II's childhood nickname was also Lilibet.

Her Birth and Family

Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born in Santa Barbara, California, on June 4, 2021. Her birth and name were announced a couple of days later. She was named after two very important people in her family. Her first name, Lilibet, comes from her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen was called "Lilibet" by her close family. Her middle name, Diana, honors her grandmother, Diana, Princess of Wales. Lilibet's family often calls her "Lili" for short.

Lilibet is the second child of Prince Harry and Meghan. She has an older brother named Archie. Lilibet is part of the British royal family. She has a mixed heritage, with both African and European family roots on her mother's side. She is a citizen of both the United States and the United Kingdom.

In December 2021, the first picture of Lilibet was shared with the public. It was part of her parents' Christmas card.

Lilibet met her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and her grandfather, Charles III, for the first time in person in June 2022. This happened when her family visited London for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The Platinum Jubilee marked Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years as queen.

Lilibet was christened, which is a special religious ceremony, on March 3, 2023. It was a private service held at her parents' home. Her godfather is the American actor and comedian Tyler Perry.

Lilibet and her family mainly live in Montecito, California.

Her Royal Titles

When her grandfather, Charles III, became king, Lilibet became a "princess." She also gained the "royal highness" style. This is because of rules set by King George V in 1917. These rules say that children of a monarch's son can use these titles.

For a while, it was not clear if she would use her princess title. Not all members of the royal family who can use a title choose to do so. However, on March 8, 2023, her parents' spokesperson confirmed her baptism. This announcement was the first time her parents publicly used her title, calling her "Princess Lilibet Diana."

The official website of the royal family was updated the next day, on March 9, 2023. It now refers to her as "Princess Lilibet of Sussex." Lilibet will use her titles for formal events. However, she will not use them in everyday conversations.

See also

• Family tree of the British royal family
• List of living British princes and princesses