Meghan Markle reveals most intimate glimpse yet of Lilibet in adorable family snap as she promotes As Ever lifestyle brand
Meghan Markle has shared an adorable photo of herself with Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet on Instagram as she promotes her lifestyle brand – after facing a critical backlash over her recent new Netflix series.
The photo, shared on the As Ever Instagram account in collaboration with Meghan’s own page, shows the trio in her garden as they pick fruit.
In the snap, which is the most intimate glimpse of Lilibet the Sussexes have shared of their three-year-old daughter for years, Meghan is carrying her youngest child in her arms.
Meanwhile five-year-old Archie is nuzzled into his mother’s waist as she puts her arm around him – while Meghan and her daughter were donning California-style straw hats as they stroll through the garden of their $14million Montecito mansion.
As the Sussexes bid to keep their children more private than when they were working royals, both Archie and Lili are photographed from behind – however some of Lili’s face is visible through her adorable red locks which hang down her face.
The Duchess captioned the photo: ‘Every day is a love story’ accompanied by a dove emoji.
As Meghan builds anticipation for the launch of As Ever following the release of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, she has leant into the California chic style she has championed with her brand.
The eight episodes of her cookery show were released on Netflix on March 4 – a series which the Duchess said had helped her to ‘find herself’ again, only for it to garner withering reviews from critics and viewers worldwide.
The Duchess of Sussex, 43, has shared an adorable family snap of herself with Prince Archie, five, and Princess Lilibet, three
Meghan wrote ‘Every day is a love story’ alongside the adorable family photo of herself with her two children
And the Duchess has recently run into a potential conflict with another A-list lifestyle guru, Gwyneth Paltrow.
Gwynnie and Meghan appear to have locked horns over the lifestyle sphere, with the Goop founder seemingly taking aim at Meghan in an Instagram clip just yesterday.
Taking to the platform, Gwynnie, 52, posted a clip of herself making scones, bacon and eggs.
Gwyneth went free of make-up while sporting casual striped pyjamas for her video, and used a soundtrack of This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) by Natalie Cole – which has also been used in promos for Markle’s own Netflix project.
Fans jumped to X to share their thoughts, with one penning: ‘Gwyneth Paltrow continues to throw shade & I’m here for it! No makeup in her actual kitchen!’
A fan also wrote, ‘Even the music… that’s Natalie Cole ‘this will be (an EVER lasting love)’!!!!!’
Another shared on social media, ‘Lol isn’t it this the song they keep using in the Meghan Markle promo?’
And being as relatable as she can be, in her PJs, hair not styled, no make up sipping coffee. No one praising her. Just her phone filming. Simple and easy,’ one typed out.
The Duchess’s As Ever lifestyle brand is set to go live this spring and follows Meghan’s Netflix series
A fan added, ‘Go Gwyneth. And she has a real dog in her own real kitchen on her own real property.’
Meghan notably did not film the Netflix series at her own Montecito residence – but instead shot the episodes at an $8 million farmhouse in the same area.
‘Freaking dying. She doesn’t even need to say a WORD. Authentic, better in every single way in her pj’s no makeup & SO elevated,’ one commented, while another shared, ‘In her PJs, top trolling.’
In the episodes of the star’s Netflix series, Meghan notably opted for classical makeup and stylish ensembles as she gave her own advice when it came to cooking, gardening and also hosting parties.
‘Pinstripe jammies? Check. Dog? Check. Eggs? Check. Monogrammed mug? Check. Lemons? Check? Her kitchen? Check. Jar of preserves? Check. High kick? Check,’ one typed.
However, despite some fans pitting themselves on Team Goop in the battle of the lifestyle brands, anticipation is building for the official launch of As Ever – particularly after With Love, Meghan was renewed for a second season on Netflix.
As well as including a candid personal message, the Duchess’s clip included photos of the children – whose faces are still largely always disguised – with the family pup
When the California based couple dropped their Christmas card in December, royal fans were delighted at their first glimpse of a Sussex family photo in three years
Elsewhere, the Sussexes’ eldest son was filmed walking the family pooch with his father, as Lilibet was seen joining her mother and the dogs on a picnic
Just last night the kids joined their mother in a video, where they made Valentine’s Day treats with red bagels
As Meghan uses her Instagram account to connect with fans for the first time since leaving the UK and stepping down as a working royal, she has gradually offered more glimpses of Archie and Lilibet to fans.
Just a few months ago, a picture of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s adorable children was deemed a rarity.
When the California based couple dropped their Christmas card in December, royal fans were delighted at their first glimpse of a Sussex family photo in three years.
But since, the pair have been sharing more and more insights into their home life – as the Duchess, 43, relaunched her Instagram account on New Year’s Eve day, and has since announced a new Netflix series, as well as a lifestyle brand.
The reveals have been firmly marked by an increased social media presence from Meghan, who has made seven posts in the last two months.
And alongside promotional clips for her upcoming show, ‘With Love, Meghan’ and As Ever – the revamp of the American Riviera Orchard project which last year saw her sending out jams to celebs – are more earnest and intimate snaps.
Many offer followers a glance at their life in Montecito, including never before seen snaps of Archie, five, and Lilibet, three.
Some posts even include footage where you can hear their voices, in sweet home videos.
During the festive season, many wellwishers were touched at the couple’s seasonal card, which saw Archie and Lilibet running into the open arms of their parents.
The pair’s red-haired five-year-old son, sixth in line to the British throne, could easily be mistaken for his father at the same age.
Lilibet, who had at that point last been seen in a portrait taken in the garden of Frogmore Cottage to mark her first birthday in June 2022, was almost as tall as her brother.
Her British-style summer dress and auburn hair has seen her compared to older cousin Princess Charlotte.
The candid photo of a proud mother and father hugging their children delighted millions of excited royal fans who have waited so patiently for a new picture of the Sussexes all together.
