Identity and naming
Lilibet Diana Windsor is the daughter of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Born 4 June 2021 in the United States, she is a great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and a granddaughter of King Charles III. Her first name, Lilibet, is a private family nickname used for Elizabeth II within the household. Her middle name Diana honors her paternal grandmother, Diana, Princess of Wales. The combination Lilibet Diana Windsor was recorded on her birth certificate and recognized in official announcements, establishing her formal style from birth.
Royal title and style
Lilibet Diana Windsor holds the title Princess of the United Kingdom by birth as a male-line granddaughter of the sovereign. Before her grandfather’s accession to the throne, she was styled Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor, combining the family surname used by descendants without royal style. Following the accession of King Charles III in September 2022, she became entitled to the style Her Royal Highness Princess Lilibet of Wales. She is commonly referred to as Princess Lilibet, though use of the style is a personal and familial courtesy rather than a statutory requirement.
Style and title at a glance
| Attribute | Verified Detail | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Full name at birth | Lilibet Diana | Birth certificate, palace statement |
| Date of birth | 4 June 2021 | Palace announcement |
| Place of birth | Santa Barbara, California, USA | Hospital record, family statement |
| Lineage | Paternal granddaughter of King Charles III; great-granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II | Official family tree |
| Common style | Her Royal Highness Princess Lilibet of Wales | Royal household practice |
Lineage and family context
Lilibet Diana Windsor is part of the wider British royal family through her paternal line. Her father, Prince Harry, is the younger son of Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales. Her paternal grandfather is Charles III; her paternal grandmother is Camilla, Queen Consort. Through her maternal lineage she is connected to the American family of Thomas Markle and Doria Ragland. She is a niece of William, Prince of Wales, and a first cousin to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Her birth reinforced generational continuity within the House of Windsor while highlighting transatlantic family connections.
Public announcement and records
The birth of Lilibet Diana Windsor was announced by Buckingham Palace on 6 June 2021, following the home birth on 4 June. The announcement included her full name and confirmed her as the fifth great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II. A royal photographer published the first public images in July 2021. In the same year, she was included in the annual Trooping the Colour balcony appearance, a traditional signal of inclusion in the wider family circle. No legal challenges or corrections to her name or title have been reported by authoritative sources.
Modern relevance and public interest
Lilibet Diana Windsor draws sustained public attention due to the global profile of her parents and her position as a potential future working royal. Coverage often focuses on her mixed heritage, upbringing between the United Kingdom and the United States, and the evolving role of the monarchy in the modern era. Her familial ties to Diana, Princess of Wales, add historical and emotional resonance to her public narrative. Editors and analysts treat her as a long-term biographical subject with lasting relevance to royal watchers, making her a durable topic for explainers and profiles.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is she called Lilibet? Lilibet is a childhood nickname for Elizabeth II, used affectionately within the family. Her parents chose it to connect the new generation to the Queen.
- Does she have a royal title? Yes, by birth she is a Princess of the United Kingdom. She holds the style Her Royal Highness Princess Lilibet of Wales.
- Where was she born? She was born in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
- Is she in the line of succession? Yes, she remains in the line of succession to the British throne, following her father’s position in the order of inheritance.
- How is she related to Diana, Princess of Wales? She is named in memory of Diana; the name Diana forms her middle name as a tribute.