On Lilibet’s fifth birthday, Meghan Markle shocked the public and royal family by posting a rare and spontaneous photo of her daughter on Instagram. The photo, which quickly went viral, shows Lilibet smiling in a sunny garden, her brighting red hair attracting light. Meghan captioned the post: “My little girl grows up. Just look at this red hair and you’ll know exactly who Lilibet’s father is. ”
The publication immediately provoked a shockwave within the royal family and the media, as Meghan’s choice of words seemed to be a sharp remark about the identity of Prince Harry as Lilibet’s father. The subtle but bold statement by the Duchess of Sussex revived public attention to the complicated relationship she and Harry had with the royal family.