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The Duchess of Sussex gave birth to a daughter in Santa Barbara on Friday morning, the couple confirmed in a statement released today. The wording used by the couple marked a significant shift from traditional royal baby announcements. Following Archie’s arrival two years ago, the statement began: “The Queen and the Royal Family are delighted at the news…” But this time around, the couple failed to mention say if monarch had been informed, despite naming the child after her.
A statement released by the Sussexes said: “It is with great joy that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, welcome their daughter, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, to the world.
“Lili was born on Friday June 4 at 11.40am in the trusted care of the doctors and staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California.
“She weighed 7lbs 11oz (3.5kg). Both mother and child are healthy and well, and settling in at home.
“Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet.
“Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honour 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.”
Hours after the couple announced their baby news, Her Majesty had still not commented.
Harry, 36, and Meghan, 36, have been on rocky terms with members of the Firm in recent months.
The birth follows a tumultuous year for the couple, who have stepped down from royal duties and moved to the United States to live more independent lives, but rarely been seen out of the public spotlight.
More to follow…
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