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Sussexes Return From Disneyland to Celebrate Lilibet’s Fourth Birthday

Meghan Markle’s Instagram montage evokes nostalgia for Princess Diana’s Disney visits, prompting scrutiny of the family’s approach to privacy.

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Overview

  • Meghan Markle shared a two-day recap of the family’s Disneyland trip on Instagram to mark Princess Lilibet’s fourth birthday.
  • Highlights included a Little Mermaid–themed cake topped with Ariel, meet-and-greets with Elsa, and rides such as Space Mountain and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
  • Meghan and Harry used emojis and strategic camera angles to conceal their children’s faces while capturing their distinctive red hair, a nod to Princess Diana’s lineage.
  • The outing mirrored Princess Diana’s 1993 Disney World visit with her sons, adding a nostalgic dimension to the family celebration.
  • The Instagram montage drew both praise for intimate family moments and criticism over the potential commercialization of the children’s lives.