Lilibet's first photo has royal fans gushing over Harry and Meghan as children

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's baby photos have been trending since the first pictures of Lilibet Diana hit the Internet on Monday

Lilibet photo: What did Harry and Meghan look like as children?
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Photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as children have resurfaced following the release of Lilibet Diana's first photo, as royal fans flock to draw comparisons between the adorable baby and her parents. 

  • Photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as children have been circulating online following the release of the Lilibet Diana's first photo, as royal fans take to Twitter to highlight the genes inherited by the couple's adorable daughter. 
  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared the portrait, which was captured by their photographer friend at a birthday party to celebrate Lilibet turning one, on Monday. 
  • In other royal news, Kate Middleton's parenting of Prince Louis praised as 'great example' by Supernanny Jo Frost.

The first official look at Lilibet Diana has sent the Internet into a frenzy, as royal fans scramble to find images of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as children for those all-important comparison purposes. 

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex released the debut photo of their second child yesterday, in celebration of the adorable tot's first birthday on June 4. 

The A-list couple hosted “a casual, intimate backyard picnic at Frogmore Cottage” to mark the special occasion on Saturday, two days after their highly-anticipated arrival in the UK for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

The outdoorsy event, which was attended by family and friends, has given royal fans the first pictures of Lilibet Diana - and sparked some enthusiastic chatter online about her resemblance to Meghan and Harry as kids. 

A photo of the Duke of Sussex as a toddler in the 1980s has drawn particular interest, thanks to its undeniable likeness to the couple's first daughter. 

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An unearthed photo of Meghan Markle as a baby has also been making the rounds, prompting many royal fans to highlight the similarities in her features to the couple's son, Archie. 

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The photo of Lilibet was taken by the couple's close friend, Misan Harriman, who was invited to the exclusive Windsor do with his wife, Camilla, and two younger daughters. The Nigerian-born British photographer also shared a few other snaps from the birthday party on his Twitter, including one showing Meghan Markle's surprisingly casual outfit and makeup-free face at the low-key event.

Emma Dooney
Lifestyle News Writer

Hailing from the lovely city of Dublin, Emma mainly covers the Royal Family and the entertainment world, as well as the occasional health and wellness feature. Always up for a good conversation, she has a passion for interviewing everyone from A-list celebrities to the local GP - or just about anyone who will chat to her, really.


Emma holds an MA in International Journalism from City, University of London, and a BA in English Literature from Trinity College Dublin.