When we’ll see the first photo of Harry and Meghan’s baby girl

Don’t expect to see a photo of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new daughter, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, anytime soon.

Don’t expect to see a photo of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new daughter anytime soon.

According to royal writer Omid Scobie, the world will have to wait a bit before getting a first glimpse at Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor who was born on June 4 in California.

“The couple, who will not be sharing a photo at this time, are now on parental leave,” Scobie, a close friend of Harry and Meghan’s tweeted. “For those asking about sending gifts, Harry and Meghan have asked wellwishers to support or learn about the following women-focused orgs: @girls_inc @Camfed @MynaMahila and @HarvestHomeLA.”

Lili was born at the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California but is now settling in at home.

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Harry and Meghan revealed they were having a girl during their tell-all interview with Oprah in March. Picture: Instagram

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Archie’s first photo

It’s not yet known when Harry and Meghan will release the first photo of Lili. When Archie was born in 2019, the royal parents waited two days before presenting him to cameras inside Windsor Castle’s St George’s Hall.

“It’s magic. It’s pretty amazing. I have the two best guys in the world so I’m really happy,” Meghan told reporters at the time.

“He has the sweetest temperament; he’s really calm,” she said about Archie, before Harry joked: “I don’t know who he gets that from.”

Two hours after the photo shoot, the couple released three photos on their Instagram account @sussexroyal.

The couple broke with a royal tradition of appearing outside the hospital for photographers after Archie’s birth.

Prior to his arrival, the couple announced they intended to keep the birth of their first born private until they had celebrated as a family.

In a statement at the time Kensington Palace announced the royal couple had made the “personal decision” to avoid the public eye.

“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very grateful for the goodwill they have received from people throughout the United Kingdom and around the world as they prepare to welcome their baby.

“Their Royal Highnesses have taken a personal decision to keep the plans around the arrival of their baby private.”

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose with their newborn son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Picture: Dominic Lipinski – WPA Pool/Getty Images

The couple shared this picture of the Queen and Prince Philip and Meghan’s mum Doria after Archie’s birth. Picture: Chris Allerton/SussexRoyal via Getty Images

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Harry and Meghan’s statement about Lili

Harry and Meghan released a statement about their daughter’s birth on their Archewell website.

“On June 4th, we were blessed with the arrival of our daughter, Lili,” they wrote. “She is more than we could have ever imagined, and we remain grateful for the love and prayers we’ve felt from across the globe. Thank you for your continued kindness and support during this very special time for our family.”

They also revealed Lili was “named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet”.

“Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honour her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales,” they added.

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