Meghan Markle Shares Sweet Moment With Daughter Lilibet at Montecito Home

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has shared a sweet new clip of her 4-year-old daughter Lilibet visiting the family's chicken coop at their Montecito, California home. Meghan was filming the chickens when Lilibet briefly appeared to pet one of them. The duchess also shared an Instagram gallery featuring behind-the-scenes moments of her preparing flower arrangements for a shoot with her lifestyle brand, As Ever, including clips of both Lilibet and her 6-year-old son Archie.

Why it matters

Meghan and Prince Harry have been intentional about maintaining their children's privacy, so these glimpses into their family life in Montecito provide a rare and intimate look at their day-to-day. The video and photos also come as the couple announces a new professional project, an untitled polo drama series they are executive producing through their Archewell Productions banner.

The details

In the clip Meghan shared, Lilibet is seen briefly petting one of the chickens in the family's coop, which is named 'Archie's Chick Inn' after their son. Meghan also shared an Instagram gallery featuring behind-the-scenes moments of her preparing flower arrangements for a shoot with her lifestyle brand, As Ever, including clips of both Lilibet and Archie. While the children's faces were covered, consistent with Meghan and Harry's approach to privacy, the videos offered a sweet glimpse into their family life.

• The video of Lilibet visiting the chicken coop was shared last week.
• Meghan's Instagram gallery featuring the family was posted recently.

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What’s next

Meghan and Prince Harry's new untitled polo drama series is in development with the team behind The O.C. and Gossip Girl, and is set to explore the world of elite equestrian culture in Wellington, Florida.