Emotional meaning behind baby Lilibet's adorable blue birthday dress chosen by Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle is no stranger to media attention, and, let's face it, it's not always for the most positive, glowing reasons. The 40 year old American former actress, who lives in California with her husband Prince Harry, has been on the sharp end of many an online attack since her rise to royalty. In a somewhat heartbreaking tale, it's often controversy surrounding Meghan's relationship with her estranged father Thomas that hits the headlines.

Meghan Markle’s 40th birthday campaign looks to have been secretly shelved, 10 months after she launched the 40x40 stunt on an unexpected public.Last August, the Duchess of Sussex asked members of the public, as well as star-name celebs, like Stella McCartney and Adele, to donate 40 minutes of their time to “help women re-entering the workforce” following the Covid pandemic.Meghan said at the of the scheme’s launch: “Amongst the most valuable gifts of time is also time spent in service to others knowing that it can contribute to incredible change.“To that last point, and with my 40th lap around the sun in mind, it made me wonder: what would happen if we all committed 40 minutes to helping someone else or to mentoring someone in need?“And then what would happen if we asked our friends to do the same?”It was slammed a few weeks after its introduction by royal biographer Duncan Larcombe, who claimed: “It’s gone down so badly in this country.“But it’s all about Meghan.

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To mark their daughter Lilibet’s first birthday, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle released a brand new official picture of the little one earlier this week - much to the delight of their fans. Lillibet, who celebrated the occasion with a birthday party at Frogmore Cottage, looked adorable as she showed off her gorgeous strawberry-blonde hair and light blue and white dress. Speaking of the joyous occasion, a spokesperson for the Sussexes was able to reveal that the family had celebrated with a “casual intimate backyard picnic”.

Royal fans have highlighted the close resemblance they believe Princess Charlotte and Lilibet have to their grandmother, Diana, Princess of Wales. Comparisons between the cousins and the late monarch were sparked after a fan account named @loveprincessdiana, which was created in memory of the Princess of Wales, posted several side-by-side baby photos of the Royals.

While their attendance was relatively drama-free, some staunch royalists claimed they noticed a signal of disdain from Meghan to her sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge.

Prince William and Kate Middleton made virtually 'no effort' to introduce their children to Lilibet Diana during the Platinum Jubilee, according to a royal expert.Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's one-year-old daughter and her brother Archie accompanied the Sussexes during their four-day trip to the UK last week.

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When Prince Harry and Megan Markle asked the Queen for a photograph of their young daughter Lilibet’s first meeting with the monarch, she reportedly gave a simple two word response. After the Duke and Duchess of Sussex flew to the UK to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on 2 June, it is said they were hoping for a private photographer to capture the moment their child met her great-grandmother for the first time. Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, who is named after a nickname of Queen Elizabeth II, turned one during the extended weekend celebrations.

Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton caused a stir after failing to attend their niece Lilibet's birthday party.Some royal fans have been left wondering why they were unable to join Lilibet's first birthday over the Jubilee weekend as Harry and Meghan appeared publicly in the UK for the first time since leaving the royals.Reports indicate the Cambridges were invited, along with their three children, Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, seven, and four-year-old Prince Louis.Lilibet's birthday was celebrated with a picnic at Frogmore Cottage reportedly attended by Zara and Mike Tindall's three children, and the chilled event included face painting, games, birthday cake and balloons.So why did William and Kate skip the party? Despite some controversy, the real reason Prince William and Kate Middleton missed Lillibet's birthday was simply thanks to a busy schedule. One source told Entertainment tonight: "It's simply a coincidence they fell on the same day.

Prince Harry and Prince William to quit "petty squabbles" after the royals were sat apart at the thanksgiving service at St Paul's Cathedral for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.The Loose Women host also credited Meghan Markle following her low-key appearance at the celebrations.Writing in her latest column, the 60-year-old noted how the royal brothers were not pictured together while marking their grandmother's 70-year reign.The ITV favourite questioned if the pair had realised "life's too short" to hold any animosity.Despite both siblings being at the same event, the two were seated far apart and were not seen interacting or even standing next to one another.It comes after Harry and his wife Meghan made their first public appearance at a royal event since stepping down as senior royals in 2020.Jane noted that the Duke of Sussex's face was "riven with nervous apprehension" as he walked to his seat in St Paul's Cathedral.She wrote: "Probably because he knew all eyes would be on him and William as they sat rows apart."They studiously avoided any public interaction with each other but, notably, while the rest of the congregation stared ahead, they both looked upwards at the same time."Were they thinking of their mother Diana?"She added to The Sun: "Either way, let’s hope it gave them both food for thought that life’s too short for petty squabbles."Meanwhile, the Loose Women panel member applauded Meghan and Harry's appearance at the Jubilee celebrations.The columnist suggested the royal couple handled the bank holiday weekend "very well".She commented: "They turned up to show their respect, kept a low profile, then quietly returned to the US without fanfare."Carol Vorderman, 61, stuns in very tight-fitting green

Gatekeep queen. Queen Elizabeth banned Lilibet photos from being taken. The British monarch met with her great-granddaughter during her Platinum Jubilee. However, she forbid photos of her and her namesake together.

Prince William and wife Kate Middleton “didn’t see much” of Meghan Markle and husband Prince Harry over the Platinum Jubilee weekend, as the couples maintained their distance following the fallout from the now infamous Oprah Winfrey interview. Royal expert Camilla Tominey revealed the news during a segment on ITV’s This Morning on Wednesday as she sat down to discuss the Jubilee celebrations which saw people around the world band together to honour the Queen’s 70 year reign on the British throne.

The Queen had a simple but harsh two word response to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's request to photograph her first meeting with great grand-daughter Lillibet.

Royal fans got a peek into the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's UK home as the couple celebrated daughter Lilibet's first birthday.

A piece of the family. Prince Charles’ birthday present for Lilibet was extra special. During the Platinum Jubilee celebration, Lilibet celebrated her birthday on June 4, 2022, with her close family sans Charles, Prince William and Kate Middleton. However, her grandfather still wanted to give her something to remind her of her Royal roots.

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Sussexes have released a picture of baby Lilibet, taken by their now go-to photographer and friend Misan Harriman at her first birthday party at Frogmore Cottage. It was an intimate celebration, but that image of the redheaded toddler with her mother’s smile generated coos across the globe.They may be living the American dream in Montecito, California, but Meghan and Harry turned to a British brand for the all-important party outfit – a £95 pale blue smocked top and bloomers set by Amaia Kids.

You may be wondering why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had such a low-key presence at last weekend’s Platinum Jubilee for the Queen.