Meghan Markle once again surprised her followers by sharing a new photo of Princess Lilibet on International Day of the Girl.
The first image in the carousel is a video showing Lili running across the lawn, full of energy.
But in the second photo, behind that sweet postcard image, there’s a detail that didn’t go unnoticed by the most attentive observers: a small rainbow bag hanging from her shoulder, valued at $46, from the popular children’s brand Jellycat.
In the image, a mother and daughter are shown in the garden, in a scene that conveys serenity and a sense of closeness. Meghan accompanied the post with an inspiring message dedicated to girls around the world:
“To all the girls – this world is yours. Do everything you can to protect your rights, use your voice, and support each other. We will do the same for you. It’s your right and our responsibility. Go get ’em, girl! Happy International Day of the Girl!”
A text that encapsulates her vision of female empowerment and connects with the essence of her work since leaving institutional life in the United Kingdom.
But what drew the most comments was little Lilibet’s appearance. Her long, red hair, tied back in a ponytail, rekindled comparisons to Prince Harry.
Social media accounts that shared the post – since Meghan has comments disabled – were flooded with messages celebrating the “Spencer red gene,” a trait inherited from Diana’s family that appears to have strongly manifested in the youngest of the Sussexes.
Some fans even called her “our little red-haired princess,” delighted by her resemblance to her father.
The Jellycat bag detail also sparked curiosity because, interestingly, the children of the Prince and Princess of Wales are fans of the brand’s toys.
William himself confirmed this a few months ago, stating that at home, “they are children’s currency.” A coincidence that, though casual, unites the Windsor cousins in something as simple as the world of stuffed animals.
Despite the distance and differences, the two branches of the British royal family still share common ground.