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Claire Gilbody-Dickerson & Ashlie Blakey

Meghan Markle 'shares first photo of baby Lilibet with royals over WhatsApp'

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared a picture of their newborn daughter Lilibet with the royal family over WhatsApp, according to reports.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, whose first daughter Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born on June 4, are said to have shared a picture of the baby with Harry's family.

The snap was shared on the royals' WhatsApp group, where extended members of The Firm stay in touch, ET reports.

Lilibet, who will be known as 'Lili', was born at a hospital in Santa Barbara, Montecito at 11:40am local time, weighing 7 lbs 11oz.

The family is understood to have been updated over WhatsApp (PA)

She is named in honour of her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth Windsor whose family nickname is Lilibet.

Her middle name Diana is in honour of 'her beloved late grandmother' the Princess of Wales.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced Lilibet's arrival on their Archewell website two days after her birth.

Meghan gave birth to Lilibet on June 4 (Getty Images)

They said: "On June 4, 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."

Buckingham Palace said the family was 'delighted' to hear of Lili's birth.

"The Queen, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been informed and are delighted with the news," the statement read.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex pictured with their son Archie in 2019 (PA)

News of the Sussexes sharing a picture of Lilibet comes after Kate Middleton said she 'can't wait' to meet the new addition while visiting a school during the G7 in Cornwall last weekend.

"I wish her all the very best. I can't wait to meet her," the Duchess of Cambridge said.

"We haven't met her yet. I hope that will be soon."

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