Experiences shock and distress upon welcoming daughter Lilibet into the world, as revealed by Prince Harry himself.
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Title: Prince Harry Reveals Dramatic Birth Story and Father's Concerns
Author: Annemarie Goebbels
Prince Harry's Unforgettable Assisting Role at Lilibet's Birth
Montecito - Prince Harry (40) has earned a reputation since his exit from the British royal family in 2020, revealing intimate family details. The Duke of Sussex, living in California with his wife Meghan Markle (43), made waves with his upcoming memoir "Spare" (dt.: "Reserve", Penguin Verlag, 2023). He offers vivid insights into the private lives of the royals and his own, and we're getting a glimpse into the dramatic moments of his daughter Lilibet Diana's (4) birth.
A Whirlwind of Emotions: Harry as Birth Assistant
It's been four years since little Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor entered the world on June 4, 2021, at the "Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital" in California - named after Queen Elizabeth II. (96, † 2022) and Princess Diana (36, † 1997). Meghan Markle shared heartwarming photos of the little princess with herself and Prince Harry on Instagram on this special occasion. A controversial video also showcases the two-week overdue mother and her husband dancing in the hospital - in an attempt to induce labor.
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In his book, Prince Harry recounts his hands-on role in the delivery shortly following these joyous moments. The dramatic scenes ensued when he stood next to the doctor and witnessed the little head: "The skin was blue. I was worried that the baby wasn't getting enough air. Is she suffocating? I looked at Meg," he writes in painstaking detail. As reported by people.com, he motivated Meghan to push one more time, following the doctor's commands until he finally cradled his little daughter in his arms.
Relief from Panic: Lilibet is Born Healthy
Prince Harry's fears turned out to be unwarranted: Lilibet was born healthy and, four years later, Meghan showcases her daughter on Instagram for her birthday. According to hellomagazine.com, the couple cherishes their children's privacy above all else and usually releases new photos only from behind - unlike the royals, who openly present their offspring. As people.com states, Harry and Meghan felt calmer at Lilibet's birth as they avoided the traditional palace announcements and hospital photo ops.
While Archie was born before their move, Lili was born in the United States: Archie came into the world on May 6, 2019, at the "Portland Hospital" in London. Meghan and Harry, before appeasing the media by presenting their son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, at a photo op in Windsor Castle's St. George's Hall. Meghan later confessed on her podcast "Confessions of a Female Founder" that she experienced postpartum preeclampsia. Sources used: hellomagazine.com, people.com
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Celebrities such as Prince Harry have shared their personal experiences, including the dramatic birth of their daughter Lilibet, in books and social media platforms, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look into their lives. In the world of entertainment, kept-private moments like this among celebrities are often intriguing and engaging to their followers.
