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Meghan Markle gave fans a rare peek into her life on Thursday, April 30, by sharing videos of her chicken coop on Instagram Stories. The clips were filmed at the Sussexes’ Montecito estate and featured Meghan alongside Los Angeles chocolatier Jonathan Grahm, with whom she collaborated on an exclusive Mother’s Day collection for her lifestyle brand, As Ever.
In the background, Meghan’s daughter Lilibet, age four, could be heard chatting sweetly in her American accent. Meghan introduced the moment by saying, “When the chocolate man comes to see the chickens.
Compartes is here, and there’s Hill and Jill!” as she panned across the coop.
Lilibet excitedly called out, “Mom, I got another grey one!” prompting Meghan to respond warmly, “Thanks, sweetheart!”
The young girl was dressed in a pink dress during this intimate family moment.
This glimpse into their private life comes after Meghan’s recent cryptic social media post reflecting on what she described as the “hardest seven years” of her life since stepping back from royal duties.
Meghan and Prince Harry, who married in 2018, moved to California in 2020 to raise their family away from the public eye. Their son Archie was born in London in 2019, while Lilibet was born in Santa Barbara in 2021. Despite their efforts to keep their children out of the spotlight, Lilibet’s voice has been heard before, notably in a January 2025 tribute Meghan shared to their family dog, Guy.
The couple has faced ongoing discussions about how visible their children should be on social media, with Harry favoring privacy and Meghan more open to sharing glimpses of their life. Meghan recently faced scrutiny amid speculation that she trademarked both children’s names. With Archie’s seventh birthday on May 6 and Lilibet’s fifth on June 4 approaching, it remains unclear whether the Sussexes will follow royal tradition by releasing official portraits.
Typically, the couple avoids showing their children’s faces on social platforms, often using emojis or photos taken from behind. Their decision to relocate to California was largely influenced by privacy concerns, particularly given Prince Harry’s tragic loss of his mother, Princess Diana, in 1997, a death linked to paparazzi pursuit. This move reflects their ongoing commitment to protecting their family’s private life while navigating their public roles.