Red-haired Princess Lilibet's cutest photos from private family album ahead of turning 5

Lilibet was her "mama’s little helper" in an adorable snap shared by Meghan on 16 May. The four-year-old had her fiery red hair swept back in an adorable ponytail with a red bow while appearing in a mirror selfie taken inside Meghan's wardrobe at their California abode.

Two princesses in one photo! The Sussexes spent a family day at Disneyland recently, and Lilibet shared a very wholesome moment with one of the iconic Disney stars. 

Meghan shared a collection of behind-the-scenes photos from the family fun day on 12 May, including one heartwarming snap of Lilibet sharing a hug with Cinderella. How cute!

Meghan enlisted Lilibet's help in March for an exciting new business venture. The Duchess was beaming in one sweet photo of Lilibet helping her at a shoot for her lifestyle brand, As Ever.

Lilibet looked all grown up in a cute sundress with her tumbling red hair out. 

Harry captured a cute beachside photo of his two girls sharing a precious moment in the sun. Lilibet cuddled up to her mother Meghan, while enjoying time by the ocean in California. 

"For the woman she will one day be…Happy International Women’s Day," Meghan captioned the photo shared for International Women's Day in March.

For Valentine's Day, Meghan shared an adorable photo of Lilibet looking like a mini ballerina in Harry's arms – and their matching red hair is too cute for words. 

The young royal had her hair out while holding a string of red Valentine's balloons. "These two + Archie = my forever Valentines," Meghan gushed.

Meghan is a proud mother to her little girl. The Duchess of Sussex marked International Day of the Girl last October with a motivational message to "all the girls", including her then four-year-old. 

"This world is yours," she wrote on Instagram alongside a picture of her and Lilibet sharing a wholesome mother-daughter moment together. 

"Do everything you can to protect your rights, use your voice, support each other. We will do the same for you," she added. 

"It’s your right and our responsibility. Go get ‘em girl!"

For her fourth birthday, Meghan shared a heartwarming insight into Lilibet's close bond with her dad. Harry sweetly held his daughter's hand while they spent a father-daughter day out in the sun together. 

Lilibet looked adorable with her hair braided in two plaits beneath a visor. "The sweetest bond to watch unfold," Meghan captioned the photo. "Daddy’s little girl and favourite adventurer."

Meghan hugged her daughter tight in a black and white photo posted on Lilibet's fourth birthday. 

"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," the Duchess wrote. 

A then year-year-old Lilibet helped her mother out in the garden at home. Meghan was all smiles as she inspected a gorgeous pink rose that matched the colour of Lilibet's outfit. 

"Sunday kind of love….with my little loves," Meghan captioned the collection of sun-soaked photos with Lilibet and Archie. 

Lilibet was Harry's mini-me again in a sweet photo taken from a family day out on the water, which showed off her head of vibrant red hair, just like her dad's. The Duke of Sussex held his daughter on his lap in the snap shared by his wife to celebrate International Women's Day in 2025.

"Celebrating the strong women around us & the girls with dreams who will become women with vision. Also thanking those who uplift us every day," Meghan wrote.