AceShowbiz - Princess Lilibet is marking her fifth birthday with previously unseen photos shared by her mother, Meghan Markle, The Mirror reports. The images, posted to celebrate the milestone, offer a rare glimpse of the young royal, whose family has typically kept their children out of the public spotlight.

Per E! News, these fresh photos highlight Lilibet’s distinct red hair, a feature she inherited from her father, Prince Harry. Yahoo also noted that Meghan has been gradually increasing the visibility of her children on social media since restarting her Instagram account earlier this year, sharing candid moments of family life in California. This shift contrasts with the couple’s earlier efforts to shield Archie and Lilibet from public exposure, which The Mirror explains has sparked debate among royal commentators.

Meghan Markle first gained widespread recognition for her role as Rachel Zane in the TV series Suits, and she holds multiple acting credits alongside her modeling career. Since marrying Prince Harry, she has balanced her public profile with advocacy, including calling for stronger protections against online harm for children. This advocacy has become more prominent as her family life unfolds in the digital age.

The decision to reveal more about Lilibet on social media has drawn mixed reactions. The Mirror reports that royal expert Duncan Larcombe views the move as contradictory to Meghan’s previous calls for online safety, suggesting it may expose the children to unwanted attention. Larcombe also speculated that Prince Harry might be uneasy with this increased visibility but is allowing it to some extent. Meanwhile, Meghan’s spokesperson emphasized that the photos carefully protect the children’s privacy by obscuring their faces, balancing sharing family moments with safeguarding their digital identities.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Mirror.