The sad story behind Lilibet’s birthday dress chosen by Meghan Markle
Rebekah Lewis
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s daughter, Lilibet Diana, wore a cute blue dress to her first birthday party.
2022 was a big year for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex But one of her happier memories will be the first birthday party they threw for their daughter Lilibet Diana. One of our top stories of the year came in June when HI! revealed days after pictures from the birthday party were shared publicly that Lilibet wore a blue dress by a Californian designer whose company recently went out of business.
Royal fan identified the cute baby blue dress worn by Prince Harry and Megan Markle‘s daughter as Harry and Meghan shared their first photo of Lili on her birthday which can be seen in the video below…
WATCH: Harry and Meghan share a photo of Lilibet on her first birthday at Frogmore Cottage
The outfit came from Isabel Garretonfeaturing the cute style with subtle blue and white zigzag and smock at the neckline.
But her website said: “In the coming month we will close Isabel Garreton, Inc., the company I founded over 30 years ago with one goal: to provide underprivileged women a dignified work opportunity through the development of a finely designed and handcrafted.” Collection of children’s clothing.”
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“Isabelle Garreton’s staying power as a brand, the number and exclusivity of its loyal customers accumulated over 30 years, its presence in the country’s best stores and its lack of debt have sparked serious interest in the Isabel Garreton brand,” so the explanation goes on.
“We considered offers but decided against selling the brand because it’s my name and no prospects have convinced me they would continue the ethical manufacturing approach that defined who we are.”
Royal fans identified the sweet baby blue dress
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The company was founded in part to “support the advancement of disadvantaged women” and help break “the cycle of poverty.”
On Monday June 6, 2022 Harry and Meghan released a brand new picture of their daughter to celebrate her first birthday – a picture taken at her birthday party in London during the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
Right away, the young girl wore the blue dress with a white bow in her hair. She has beautiful auburn hair similar to her father Harry and older brother Archie.
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Lilibet turned one in June
The picture was taken by Misan Harriman, a close friend and family guest, who attended a casual, intimate backyard picnic at Frogmore Cottage on Lilibet’s special day.
Misan shared another photo on his own Instagram account, which showed Meghan and Lili smiling happily alongside his wife and their two children.
Under the snapshot he wrote: “It was such a privilege to celebrate Lilibet’s 1st birthday with my family and hers! All around joy and face painting.”
Baker Claire Ptak from Violet Bakery in East London created a special cake for Lilibet; Ptak was also responsible for creating the Duke and Duchess’ wedding cake in 2018.
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