Princess Lilibet's Second Birthday Celebration Expected to Be an All-American Affair

Princess Lilibet, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, celebrates her 2nd birthday today, with royal expert Jennie Bond sharing insights on how the occasion might be marked.

Princess Lilibet, the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, is celebrating her second birthday today, May 4. Born on June 4, 2021, at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California, she is the younger sibling of Prince Archie, who is four years old.

Initially named Lilibet Diana Mountbatten Windsor, it was confirmed in 2023 that both she and her brother would hold princely titles, as their parents wished to ensure they did not miss out on their birthright. Despite being seventh in line to the British throne, Lilibet has spent minimal time in the UK and was the first great-grandchild of the late Queen to be born outside of the country.

As Lilibet celebrates her special day, royal commentator Jennie Bond has shared her thoughts on how the young royal might be spending it. Bond noted, "This year it will no doubt be an all-American affair at their Montecito mansion in the Californian sunshine. I would expect to see a sprinkling of celebrities and a laid-back party, which hopefully will include some other toddlers."

Last year, the family celebrated her birthday at Frogmore Cottage during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee festivities, where they hosted a small gathering in the garden. Bond speculated that this year's celebration would likely include a video call to Lilibet’s grandfather, King Charles, and hoped that a gift would be sent to Montecito for the occasion.

There is some curiosity regarding how much Prince Harry and Meghan's children understand about their British heritage and royal lineage. Bond opined, "I assume, since they’ve chosen to give their children titles, they do want them to know and understand their heritage. Any responsible parent would give their children the chance to make up their own minds in the future about what they want to do. But I can’t see two children or young adults with broad American accents, who have been immersed in American culture, wanting to jump into court life."