Rivet Diana's name is a sweet connection to Meghan Markle's mother, Doria Ragland.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry delighted royal fans on Sunday when they announced the birth of their second child, Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, brother of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. According to an official statement posted on the Sussex couple's Archewell website (opens in new tab), Lili, who was born on Friday, June 4, was named "after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty the Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet," and her "middle name, Diana, is in honor of her beloved late grandmother, the The name was chosen in honor of the Princess of Wales," it explains.
But, as People notes, Lili's lovely name also has a sweet connection to the Duchess of Sussex's mother, Doria Ragland (opens in new tab). On her lifestyle website, The Tig, Princess Meghan lists her nicknames as "Meg, MM, M&M, and Flower (that's what my mother called me since I was little)." Have you figured it out yet? Flower and Lili" Cute!
"It is with great pleasure that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, welcome their daughter, Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, into the world," the official statement from the Sussex couple says. "Lili was born on Friday, June 4 at 11:40 a.m. in the confidence of the doctors and staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, Calif.
"She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Both mother and child are healthy, well, and settled at home," the statement continued.
Meghan and Harry also shared a personal message celebrating Lili's arrival. On June 4, we were blessed with the arrival of our daughter Lili," the statement read. She is more than we could have ever imagined and we are so grateful for all the love and prayers from all over the world." Thank you for your continued kindness and support during this very special time for our family."
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