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Meghan Markle Celebrates International Women's Day with Lilibet Photo

3/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, marked International Women’s Day by posting a photo on Instagram of her daughter Princess Lilibet, photographed by Prince Harry.
The image shows them on a beach, and Meghan captioned, "For the woman she will one day be… Happy International Women’s Day."
The post follows Meghan’s pattern of sharing more family moments after a prior photo revealed Lilibet’s face, while the couple lives in Montecito, California.

History

Historical Context

In 1975, the United Nations declared it International Women's Year, culminating in the first UN World Conference on Women in Mexico City, attended by over 1,000 delegates. This event established the UN Decade for Women, promoting gender equality and women's rights. The recognition of International Women's Day in 1977 further emphasized ongoing efforts to empower women, as reflected in Meghan Markle's recent tribute to her daughter Lilibet.

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Story summary

Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, marked International Women’s Day by posting a photo on Instagram of her daughter Princess Lilibet, photographed by Prince Harry.
The image shows them on a beach, and Meghan captioned, "For the woman she will one day be… Happy International Women’s Day."
The post follows Meghan’s pattern of sharing more family moments after a prior photo revealed Lilibet’s face, while the couple lives in Montecito, California.

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