Meghan Markle Shares Glimpse of Life at Home in Montecito, Including Lilibet Chasing Chickens

The Duchess of Sussex also got some support from Prince Harry as she arranged flowers outdoors

Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:25pm

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Meghan Markle shared new videos on Instagram, including a clip of her 4-year-old daughter Princess Lilibet visiting the family's chicken coop. The Duchess of Sussex also posted a video of herself arranging flowers, with Prince Harry complimenting her work as "beautiful" and "so pretty in pink."

Why it matters

This rare glimpse into the Sussexes' private life in Montecito provides insight into their family dynamics and Meghan's personal interests, like her passion for flower arranging, which she has previously discussed.

The details

In the Instagram Stories video, Lilibet is seen reaching down to pet the chickens in the family's coop, nicknamed "Archie's Chick Inn." The coop was first introduced to the public during the Sussexes' 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey. Meghan also shared a clip of herself arranging flowers, with Prince Harry heard off-camera complimenting her work.

  • Meghan Markle shared the new videos on her personal Instagram page on March 16, 2026.

The players

Meghan Markle

The Duchess of Sussex, who lives in Montecito, California with her husband Prince Harry and their two children.

Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex, who is married to Meghan Markle and lives with her in Montecito.

Princess Lilibet

The 4-year-old daughter of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, who was seen visiting the family's chicken coop in the Instagram video.

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What they’re saying

“It's beautiful.”

— Prince Harry

“So pretty in pink.”

— Prince Harry

The takeaway

This rare glimpse into the Sussexes' private life in Montecito provides a heartwarming look at their family dynamics, with Meghan's passion for flower arranging and Lilibet's playful interactions with the family's rescued chickens.