Meghan MarkleandPrince Harrywelcomed theirnewborn daughter,Lilibet Diana, on Friday in California — but she’s not the first member of the British royal family to be born in the United States of America.
Years before the arrival of Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s second child, Lord Frederick Windsor (the son of Queen Elizabeth’s cousin, Prince Michael of Kent) and his wife Sophie Winkleman were living in California when they welcomed their first child. Maud Windsor, who has appeared as an adorable bridesmaid in royal weddings includingPrincess Eugenie’sand Lady Gabriella Windsor’s, was born in August 2013 at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Lord Frederick and Sophie’s ties to California also have something in common with Meghan: Sophie is a British actress. She and her husband were living in L.A. and welcomed Maud while she starred in the sitcomTwo and a Half Menfrom 2011 to 2015.
Before marryingPrince Harry, Meghan worked as an actress on the USA Network’sSuits, which filmed in Toronto.
Princess Charlotte and Maud Windsor.Andrew Matthews - WPA Pool/Getty
Sophie Winkleman and Lord Frederick Windsor.Dave Benett/Getty
While Sophie continues to work as an actress, the family no longer resides in L.A. They welcomed second daughter Isabella in a London hospital in 2016 — and Maud now attends school alongsidePrince GeorgeandPrincess Charlotteat Thomas’s Battersea.
Maud Windsor, Princess Michael, Prince Michael, Isabella Windsor, Sophie Winkleman and Lord Frederick Windsor.Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty
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Although Lili isn’t the first member of the royal family born in the U.S., she’s the first ofQueen Elizabeth’s 11 great-grandchildren to make that claim. (Maud is currently 52nd in the line of succession to the British throne, whileLili is eighth.)
Meghan and Harry welcomed Lili at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital after moving to California last year.
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Apersonalmessagefrom Meghan, 39, andPrince Harry, 36, on theirArchewellwebsite said: “On June 4th, we were blessed with the arrival of our daughter, Lili. 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.”
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source: people.com
