Meghan Markle gets outfit help from Princess Lilibet in ‘Mama’s Little Helper’ mirror selfie

Meghan Markle shared a candid closet selfie showing Lilibet sitting nearby as she prepared in pink, offering a rare family glimpse
Meghan Markle shared a mirror selfie with Princess Lilibet before departing for her Switzerland appearance (Screengrab/@meghan/Instagram, Getty Images)
Meghan Markle shared a mirror selfie with Princess Lilibet before departing for her Switzerland appearance (Screengrab/@meghan/Instagram, Getty Images)

MONTECITO, CALIFORNIA: The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle shared a warm mother-daughter moment with Princess Lilibet in a new mirror selfie posted from her walk-in closet on Instagram, offering a glimpse into her home life.

The post came just ahead of Meghan’s planned trip to Switzerland for an upcoming global health-focused event in Geneva.

Meghan Markle posts candid closet selfie with Princess Lilibet

Meghan captioned the post, “Mama’s little helper,” with a purple heart emoji, as she stood in front of a mirror in an all-pink outfit while Lilibet sat nearby on the closet floor.

According to reports, Meghan is expected to join World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and other global health leaders at the event.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry share family moments from Disneyland trip

The family recently spent time at Disneyland to celebrate their children’s birthdays. “They were celebrating the kids birthdays together, The kids did lots of rides, and it was a special way to extend Mother's Day for Meghan and her mom,” a source told PEOPLE.

In a recap shared on Instagram, Lilibet was seen meeting Disney characters including Cinderella and Princess Aurora, while Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, also appeared during the outing alongside Mickey Mouse.

(Screengrab/meghan/Instagram)
Doria Ragland joined Meghan Markle and Prince Harry during the family Disneyland outing (Screengrab/@meghan/Instagram)

Meghan Markle shares rare family photos featuring Prince Archie and Prince Harry

To mark Prince Archie’s birthday on May 6, Meghan shared rare family images, including one of Prince Harry cradling a newborn Archie and another of Archie and Lilibet walking together near their home.

Since stepping back from royal duties in 2020, the couple have focused on raising their children privately while maintaining a low-profile public life.

“Once you know us, I think you want us to have the same normalcy as parents and for our children as they do, despite however unique our situation is,” Meghan previously said.

She added, “We go to a lot of dinners, and not just in people's homes or private rooms; we just go into the restaurant. I really love that we can just have fun."

Britain's Kate, Princess of Wales visits the Salvador Allende preschool to observe how nature-based learning is embedded within the Reggio Emilia approach, part of a two-day trip, in Reggio Emilia, Italy, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, Pool)
Kate Middleton visited the Salvador Allende preschool during her Italy trip on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, Pool)

Meghan Markle faces renewed double standards debate over royal family comparisons

Meghan has reportedly expressed frustration over what she sees as differing public treatment compared to Kate Middleton and Prince William.

While both families have recently shared personal updates and photographs, Meghan has faced criticism from some commentators who accused her of using family content for attention, while similar posts from Kate were widely praised.

According to Star Magazine, a source close to Meghan said she feels there is “one set of rules for William and Kate and another for them,” adding that tensions over perceived double standards have resurfaced.

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