In a world where royal headlines often dominate global attention, a young member of the British monarchy has captured the hearts of many. Born into the spotlight yet shielded by her parents’ desire for privacy, she represents both tradition and a modern twist on aristocracy. Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, the daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, carries a name rich with history. From the moment of her birth, she has embodied a blend of royal legacy and contemporary values, sparking curiosity and affection worldwide as the public turns its attention to her life now and her future.

So, how does Princess Lilibet’s life look at four years old and living across the pond from her extended family members who wear the weight of the crown?

Princess Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, named in honor of her great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth II and late grandmother Princess Diana, is seventh in line to the British throne. The young royal who resides in Montecito, California, alongside her parents and elder brother Prince Archie, notably, is a redhead, carrying with her strong Spencer genes often seen in pictures of her time at their LA residence shared by Meghan Markle on social media. 

Princess Lilibet attends a local school in the area, embracing a relatively normal childhood for a royal. Perhaps that is what has helped shape her personality, which her mother, according to Elle, described as “very strong” recently. With Princess Lilibet living a normal childhood for a royal, though, in what other ways beyond school does her life differ from her very famous cousins who live in their home country?

While Princess Lilibet studies in a local school, her cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis study at the prestigious Lambrook School in the UK, established in 1860. Beyond academics, Princess Lilibet’s upbringing contrasts sharply with the public roles of the children of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Given their parents are senior members of the British royal family, the three often appear at formal ceremonies like Trooping the Colour.

Princess Lilibet, in contrast, has not participated in such events. However, the little Princess is too young to realize the effects of her parents' actions on her and is completely smitten by her mom, whom she once said she sees herself in. Per Markle's 2024 account during a visit to a school in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, as reported by Bang Showbiz, her daughter, when 2 years old, could see her reflection in her eyes, saying, "Mama, I see me in you". The Duchess of Sussex, being a mother, could not help but hang on to those words.

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Well, while still very young to grasp the difference between herself and her cousins, will the lack of exposure to the core of royalty be part of Princess Lilibet’s future, eventually, as well?

Princess Lilibet’s future, for now, remains largely uncertain. Prince Harry has long expressed a desire for them to have the choice of royal roles. Meghan Markle, in a 2022 Variety interview, meanwhile, revealed she would be supportive if Princess Lilibet or Prince Archie wanted to pursue acting. So maybe a decade and a half down the line, the Sussex children could either be back in the UK or become Hollywood stars. The latter avenue remains especially open for them.

Princess Lilibet’s story, as one can assume, is still being written, unfolding far from the spotlight of traditional royal life. Growing up in California, she has had the rare chance to balance normal childhood experiences with the legacy of her family name. Whether she eventually embraces royal duties, chases a career in the arts, or forges a path entirely her own, one thing is certain: Princess Lilibet will do so with the same strong spirit her mother admires, carving out a unique identity in a world eager to watch.

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