Subtle tribute to Prince Archie included in Meghan's post celebrating Princess Lilibet's birthday
Yesterday, Meghan shared two previously unseen photos of daughter Princess Lilibet to celebrate her fourth birthday yesterday.
The sweet post included two black-and-white images of the Duchess of Sussex, 43, cuddling the princess, whom she shares with husband Prince Harry, 40, and some eagle-eyed royal watchers have recognised one familiar detail.
The second image showed Lilibet as an infant wearing a striped hat and swaddled in a knitted white blanket, and if you thought the blanket looked familiar, you'd be correct.
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Meghan Markle shared a sweet image to celebrate Lilibet's fourth birthday. Instagram/@meghan
People has confirmed the blanket wrapped around Lilibet is the same one her older brother Prince Archie, six, was swaddled in during the photo call organised to introduce him to the world in May 2019.
The merino wool blanket was made by G.H. Hurt & Son, the same brand that has provided the British royals with baby shawls since Queen Elizabeth gave birth to Prince Charles back in 1948.
The exact blanket worn by both Archie and Lilibet is The Ivory Leaves and Flowers Baby Shawl, which takes eight people a total of three days to make and retails for $US312 (approximately $480).
"I can't tell you how amazing it is from the point of view of a small business like us," G.H. Hurt & Son director Richard Taylor told People after Archie was first pictured in the blanket.
"It gives us the platform to promote what is a very traditional, artisan craft and something we have enjoyed doing for over 100 years!"
Meghan's post for Lilibet's birthday was shared along with a sweet caption celebrating her young daughter.
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Prince Archie was wrapped in the exact same blanket when he was just two years old. AP
"Happy birthday to our beautiful girl!," she began.
"Four years ago today she came into our lives - and each day is brighter and better because of it.
"Thanks to all of those sending love and celebrating her special day!"
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