Meghan Markle marked International Women’s Day with a heartfelt tribute to her daughter, Princess Lilibet, sharing a tender mother-daughter moment that quickly captured the attention of royal fans.
The Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram to post a serene photograph of herself sitting on sun-warmed rocks beside the ocean, gently embracing her young daughter as they gazed out across the sparkling water. The tranquil scene, bathed in bright sunshine, offered a rare and intimate glimpse into Meghan’s life as a mother.
In the beautiful image, Meghan can be seen sitting with Lilibet nestled close beside her, the pair framed by the sweeping coastline and soft waves rolling onto the shore. With the Duchess dressed casually in a light blue shirt dress and her hair pulled into a simple bun, the candid moment felt both peaceful and deeply personal.
Alongside the photograph, Meghan shared a moving message dedicated to her daughter and to women everywhere.
“For the woman she will one day be… Happy International Women’s Day,” she wrote.
The post appeared to celebrate the bond between mother and daughter while reflecting Meghan’s long-standing advocacy for women’s empowerment, a cause she has championed throughout her career.
Meghan spoke about how she’d been inspired by the Girl Scouts in the film Cookie Queens when it comes to raising Lilibet. Speaking to Extra TV, she said: “You really get to see the nuance and layers of all these young girls – they’re so inspiring, you’ll see when you watch.
“As a mother, I find it really inspiring to parent in the way that we are and to grow and develop and nurture our daughter to be a really strong lady like these girls are as well. The film is such a perfect example of the spirit.”
Meghan also spoke with Deadline about her own connection to the film as a former Girl Scout and the film’s nod to Lilibet, whom the family affectionately call “Lili”.
“I think we’ll continue to explore whatever feels right,” she told the publication about her daughter’s future with the organisation. “Alysa is a mom of a daughter, and I think for both of us working on this project, it’s been incredibly special as parents, as mothers to be able to see something our girls will be able to enjoy and watch as well.”
Prince Harry and Meghan live in Montecito, California, with their children, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet. The couple moved to the US after stepping down as working royals in 2020.
Recently, on January 18, Meghan shared a glimpse into family life at home with Harry, her mother Doria Ragland and the children as they visited The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, California. In another clip, Doria and Lili appeared to be enjoying a dip in the pool, while red-haired Archie was filmed feeding a rhino.
Since returning to Instagram at the start of 2025, Meghan has shared several wholesome family photos with her children, including making treats for Valentine’s Day, a trip to Disneyland and tributes for each of their birthdays. However, Archie and Lilibet routinely face away from the camera or have their faces obscured to maintain their privacy.