Emotional meaning behind baby Lilibet's adorable blue birthday dress chosen by Meghan Markle

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Protecting her family — and the crown. Royal expert Katie Nicholl explained that Queen Elizabeth II won’t release anything about the bullying report filed against Meghan Markle because the sovereign wants to shield the monarchy and her loved ones from the negativity.

Prince Harry was spotted showing his bond with composer David Foster, the husband of Meghan Markle's school friend Katharine McPhee at his polo match, where he fell off his horse, at the weekend. While the Duchess of Sussex, 40, and their children Archie, three, and Lilibet, one, opted to stay at home for the Santa Barbara Polo game, which took place near their home in California, the Duke of Sussex was supported by close friends instead. According to reports, Harry, 37, has developed a "close relationship" with his "other father" David in the months since his own with dad Prince Charles broke down.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been calling Montecito, California home for a few years, ever since they took a step back from being 'senior' members of the Royal family.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex currently reside in a lavish £11 million mansion with their two children Archie and Lilibet and have pulled out the stops to ensure their family home is perfect. They previously shared a glimpse inside their house when filming for a Spotify event which showed off its elegant yet rustic beauty and very chic furnishings.

Meghan Markle is no stranger to media attention, and, let's face it, it's not always for the most positive, glowing reasons. The 40 year old American former actress, who lives in California with her husband Prince Harry, has been on the sharp end of many an online attack since her rise to royalty. In a somewhat heartbreaking tale, it's often controversy surrounding Meghan's relationship with her estranged father Thomas that hits the headlines.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have released a brand new official picture of their daughter Lilibet as they reflected on the little girl's first birthday.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's daughter, who was born in California, was adorable as she grinned in the snap and appeared to have so many similarities to her dad. Sporting a head full of strawberry blonde hair, the little girl was bathed in the sunlight as she posed for her parents in a gorgeous light blue and white dress. It comes as the Duke and Duchess have just spent their daughter's birthday in the UK as they reunited with the royal family for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor celebrated her first birthday in fashion!

Humble beginnings. Meghan Markle appeared to have an instant bond with Queen Elizabeth II — and despite the duchess’ ups and downs with the royal family, their friendship is still intact.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had a playful moment during the Trooping the Colour ceremony.  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were seen playfully shushing the younger royals while watching the parade during Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Harry was seen holding his finger to his mouth as he bent down next to his cousin, Lena Tindall, 3.  His wife, Markle, echoed a similar gesture to the group of young girls, including Zara Tindall's children, Lena and Mia, 8, and Peter Phillips' daughter Savannah, 11.The girls playfully mimicked the Duchess’ motion back to her.  Prince Harry shushed some of his cousins during the Trooping the Colour ceremony. He did a similar gesture during the 1990 ceremony.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped out for the kickoff of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebration.Their arrival marks the first time their daughter will meet the monarch since being born in Santa Barbara, California last June and the first time they've returned to the U.K.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry stepped out for the kickoff of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee celebration.Their arrival marks the first time their daughter will meet the monarch since being born in Santa Barbara, California, last June and the first time they've returned to the U.K.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be joined by other members of the royal family as they watch the Trooping the Colour flyover ceremony from the Major General's Office in Buckingham Palace on Thursday, a source close to the royal family tells ET.The news that Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, won't join Queen Elizabeth and other members of the royal family on the balcony, is no surprise, as the Palace announced that they did not qualify this year. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will also not be riding in a carriage during the ceremony, like other working members of the royal family. The source added that Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, will not attend Trooping the Colour. In addition, the source also confirmed that the couple is expected to attend the service of thanksgiving on Friday and the concert on Saturday.The duo's trip to the U.K.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex looked just like any other couple in love when they were seen kissing at a polo match. But Meghan appears to be the one who is “in control” of the relationship, according to our expert – and is displaying “over-possessive and maternal” behaviour with Prince Harry. Meghan, 40, was snapped grabbing at her husband’s face before planting a kiss on his lips while she presented his winning team with their prizes at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club near their mansion in Montecito, California.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations are set to start on Thursday 2 June, meaning Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's arrival in the UK is imminent.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to fly over to London from their home in California with their two children, Archie, three, and Lilibet, eleven months, to attend the celebrations, marking the first time they have travelled to the UK as a family of four. Meghan, 40, and Harry, 37, are believed to be staying at their former home of Frogmore Cottage in Windsor during their visit, according to the Daily Mail, with current tenants Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank having reportedly headed to Portugal.

A family affair. Prince William and Kate Middleton won’t be attending Prince Harry’s daughter’s Lilibet first birthday celebrations. Lilibet will be celebrating her first birthday away from her home state of California and in her dad’s home country of England.

Meghan Markle is said to be "nervous" ahead of her reunion with the Royal Family during the Queen's Jubilee, a royal expert has said.The Duchess of Sussex, 40, is due to jet to the UK from the US later this week alongside her husband Prince Harry and their children Archie, two, and Lilibet, who turns one on 4 June. Meghan and Harry's family trip marks the first time the pair have travelled to the UK with their children since they moved to California in 2020.

Meghan Markle is reportedly set to heal her four year long rift with her estranged father Thomas.The Duchess of Sussex, 40, is understood to have made attempts to reach out to her dad, 77, after he suffered a stroke last week. Meghan's dad Thomas has now left hospital five days after he was rushed to a hospital near his home in Rosarito, Mexico and was later transferred to another medical facility in San Diego, California.Thomas' stroke was caused by a blood clot on the right side of his brain. After loosing his speech, but making "remarkable progress" Thomas told the Mail on Sunday: "I feel hugely grateful and know how lucky I am to be alive.