Princess Lilibet, daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, will not have the chance to meet her late grandmother, Princess Diana. The four-year-old, who will soon turn five, was born in California in June 2021. She was named after her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II and her father’s late mother, who tragically passed away in 1997 after a car accident.
In the future, Lilibet will receive a special gift from her mother Meghan, a Cartier Tank Francaise watch. Meghan bought this watch for herself before Lilibet was born, after achieving success in her acting career. The watch holds sentimental value for Meghan, engraved with the message ‘To M.M. From M.M,’ symbolizing her achievements and connection to her daughter.
When Lilibet inherits the watch, she will have a timepiece similar to the one worn by Princess Diana, who also favored a Cartier Tank Française watch in the 1990s. Meghan has been seen wearing this watch on several occasions. Additionally, Meghan has worn other pieces that once belonged to Diana, including an Emerald cut aquamarine ring and a Cartier tennis bracelet.
Princess Lilibet was born on June 4, 2021, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Named after Queen Elizabeth II and honoring Princess Diana, she was christened in March 2023 at Harry and Meghan’s home by the Archbishop of Los Angeles. The intimate ceremony included Meghan’s mother, Lilibet’s godfather Tyler Perry, and an unnamed godmother, with no royal relatives in attendance.