How Prince Harry and Meghan's baby girl has shifted the balance in the royal family

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's new baby girl Lilibet has shifted the gender balance and line of succession in the royal family – find out more

June 08, 2021 - 06:13 BST Sophie Hamilton Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle welcomed their second child, Lilibet"Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, on 4 June at 11.40am weighing 7 lbs 11oz.

Before Lilibet's arrival, Her Majesty was great-grandmother to five boys, Prince George, Prince Louis, Archie Harrison, August Brooksbank and Lucas Tindall and five girls Savannah Phillips, Isla Phillips, Mia Tindall, Princess Charlotte and Lena Tindall. "Given that Lilibet's name is a touching tribute to the monarch, the pair already share a special connection. Harry and Meghan's daughter is not expected to carry out royal duties when she's older, but it will be interesting to see if she inherits some of her great-grandmother's hobbies and interests.

MORE: Princess Eugenie congratulates 'dear cousins' Meghan Markle and Prince Harry after birth of baby LilibetHarry and Meghan with their first baby, Archie Harrison

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