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André Rhoden-Paul
BBC News
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The Duchess of Sussex has posted intimate family photos of Princess Lilibet to mark her fourth birthday.
Meghan shared a black-and-white snap of her cuddling her daughter, who is sat on her lap, with the pair both sporting windswept hair, appearing to be on a boat.
The second image shows Meghan tenderly cradling the princess as a newborn following her birth in 2021.
Meghan wrote on Instagram: "Happy birthday to our beautiful girl! Four years ago today she came into our lives – and each day is brighter and better because of it.
"Thanks to all of those sending love and celebrating her special day!"
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Meghan usually only shares photos of the princess pictured from behind to protect her privacy, but in the more recent photo you can see Lilibet's eyes and top half of her face, with the bottom half covered by Meghan's arms as she hugs her daughter.
The princess - the youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex - was born on 4 June 2021, a year after her parents stepped back from being senior royals and moved to the US.
She became a princess when her grandfather the King became monarch.
The couple also share Prince Archie, aged six.
