Duchess Meghan's Unconventional Birthday Tribute for Lilibet: A Dance-Induced Labor Surprise
Meghan is publicly displaying her advanced pregnancy state through a dancing video.
Stepping outside the normally reserved boundaries of the royal family, Duchess Meghan marked Princess Lilibet's fourth birthday on Instagram with a moment of pure, unadulterated joy - a video featuring herself and Prince Harry dancing their way to induce labor in a hospital setting!
The vintage video takes viewers back four years ago, showcasing a blissful Meghan, 43, grooving in a black dress while Harry joins in on the fun. The future parents dance merrily, with Harry even adopting a few robotic-like moves. At one instance, he playfully covers his head with his hoodie hood.
Meghan humorously captioned the video with, "Four years ago today, this also happened. Both of our children were a week past their due dates... so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn’t work - there was only one thing left to do 😂"
More Heartfelt Birthday Posts
This moving video marked the third birthday post from Meghan, who shared more heartwarming moments in honor of her little princess' special day. Apart from the dance video, she shared a series of black-and-white photos showcasing her and Lilibet's loving bond and Meghan's sweet bond with her husband.
Breaking Tradition
For the most part, Meghan and Harry have taken a more private approach when it comes to public displays of their private life, especially their children. However, with Meghan's return to social media this year, they have begun to share more personal moments, and this recent video is an excellent example of their shift towards a more open approach.
It's worth noting that Princess Lilibet Diana was born in the US on June 4, 2021. She was named after her great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, who was affectionately called Lilibet within the royal family. Lilibet and her elder brother Archie currently reside with their parents in California, having departed from the British royal family in 2020.
- Prince Harry
- Meghan Markle
- Pregnancy Induction
- Dance Video
Enrichment Data:
The unusual but charming video of Duchess Meghan during pregnancy features her and Prince Harry performing the "Baby Mama Dance" - a popular method used to encourage labor when expecting a child past their due date.
Background
- The Dance's Purpose: The "Baby Mama Dance" was used as a last resort attempt to spark labor when spicy food, long walks, and acupuncture did not work [1][3].
The Video
- Content: The video, shared on Meghan's Instagram on June 4, 2025, displays Meghan with a joyous dance in a hospital room while pregnant. Prince Harry jumps in, and together they dance to Starrkeisha's "The Baby Momma Dance" song [1][2].
- Reception: The video quicky went viral, amassing over 23 million views, making it Meghan's second most-viewed Instagram reel after her name change announcement [1].
Timing and Context
- Occasion: The video was posted to mark Lilibet's fourth birthday, a significant milestone for the couple [1].
- Caption and Humor: Meghan humorously captioned the video, "Four years ago today, this also happened. Both of our children were a week past their due dates... so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn’t work - there was only one thing left to do 😂" - emphasizing the light-hearted and playful nature of the moment [1][3].
This intimate and unconventional moment not only highlights the loving bond between Meghan and Harry but also serves as a demonstration of their creative and playful coping mechanisms when faced with the challenges of an overdue baby.
I'm not going to be able to resist the charm of the baby mama dance, just like Duchess Meghan did during her pregnancy. Entertainment, like the viral dance video shared by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, often takes a backseat in the royal family, but their creative approach to pregnancy induction has surely made a mark in pop-culture.
