Queen Elizabeth II Was One of the First People to Know About Lili’s Birth: She Is ‘Overjoyed’

Queen Elizabeth II is keeping her family close. On Wednesday, the British reigning monarch was photographed alongside Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Buckingham Palace, making it her first in-person audience since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Queen Elizabeth was in a vibrant mood during the first in-person weekly audience with the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic at Buckingham Palace yesterday, i.e. June 23.

Queen Elizabeth is still showing her grandson her love.

Keeping them close! Queen Elizabeth II gave fans a glimpse at her personal items in Buckingham Palace, including a rare photo of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, while meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Off to the races! Queen Elizabeth II returned to Royal Ascot after having to skip it last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Queen Elizabeth is enjoying a sunny day out at the racecourse!

Queen Elizabeth II‘s eldest grandchild, Peter Phillips, has finalized his divorce from Autumn Phillips.

Don’t rain on her parade! The sun shined through the English clouds as Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed the Trooping the Colour.

Queen Elizabeth’s youngest son Prince Edward recently got candid about the tensions amongst the royals following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s exit from the UK. In a chat with CNN, the Prince described the tensions between royals as “very sad.” “It’s difficult for everyone but that’s families for you…we wish them the very best of luck.

A floral tribute. Queen Elizabeth II honored her late husband, Prince Philip, with a new addition to her beloved garden.

Queen Elizabeth II gave Prince Harry and Meghan Markle her blessing to name their baby girl, Lilibet «Lili» Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, in her honor.A source tells ET that Her Royal Majesty was the first one the Duke and Duchess of Sussex called when their newborn daughter arrived, adding that she's already met the baby girl over video call. Lilibet was born Friday, June 4 at 11:40 a.m.

Pressing pause! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spoke to Queen Elizabeth II before naming their daughter Lilibet, the monarch’s nickname.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s chosen name for their newborn has been stirring some controversy. Not long after the couple's daughter Lilibet was born on Friday, a Buckingham Palace source alleged to the BBC that the Duke of Sussex didn’t consult his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, for permission to use her private family nickname.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle couldn't contain their excitement over introducing their newborn daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor to her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth. For the unversed, Harry and Meghan named their second child after The Queen's favourite nickname, which even her late husband Prince Philip would endearingly address her as.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are bringing Lilibet Diana to Queen Elizabeth virtually!

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are delighted to start a new life in California. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s departures from royal duties began last year over what they described as the British media’s intrusions and racist attitudes towards the former American actress, 39.The family now resides in the coastal city of Montecito, Calif.

Royal expert Katie Nicholl, in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, is sharing her thoughts on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to name their daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor after Queen Elizabeth's beloved nickname Lilibet and the late Princess Diana.

name his daughter Lilibet, which is the monarch’s nickname, Page Six is told.Harry, 36, remains close to his grandmother, despite quitting the royal family in 2020 amid the “Megxit” storm and giving recent interviews filled with accusations, including claims of racism, against the Palace.

Queen Elizabeth has sent her congratulations to grandson Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on the birth of their baby daughter, Lilibet.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry recently welcomed their second child and even revealed the newborn’s name. The couple had first announced that they were having a baby girl when they appeared in Oprah Winfrey’s interview.