Princess Lilibet, 5, Is Learning Mahjong With Meghan Markle
Princess Lilibet is learning mahjong at 5 years old.
The daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is picking up the game alongside her mother, Hello reported. It is a challenging game to learn at any age. Lilibet is starting early.
The latest glimpse came in family photos Meghan Markle posted for Prince Harry's birthday. One image shows Lilibet wearing a headband decorated with mahjong tiles, according to Town & Country. Another shows her sharing a kiss with her father during a golf-cart ride. Meghan Markle captioned the montage, "He's simply the best. Happy birthday, my love."
Mahjong is a traditional Chinese game played with small, decorated tiles. Players collect and match the tiles in turn. The game rewards memory and patience, which makes it an ambitious pick for a kindergartner.
Her mother is already a fan. Meghan Markle shared her love of mahjong on her Netflix series With Love, Meghan. She played on the show with a group of friends who call themselves the "Maj Squad."
The hobby extends beyond the show. Meghan Markle learned the game with girlfriends and now takes part in a weekly mahjong group. Friends even celebrated the pastime at her 45th birthday, where a mahjong-themed cake was served, People reported. Tracy Robbins shared photos from that party on Instagram Stories.
Lilibet, now 5, and her brother Prince Archie, 7, are usually kept out of public view. Their parents share occasional photos from home life in Montecito, California. In March, Lilibet was photographed helping her mother arrange fresh flowers from their garden. In August, Meghan Markle said in an interview that her daughter inspires her to be brave.
Meghan Markle has also spoken about her hopes for Lilibet while interviewing the founder of Altadena Girls, a community group supporting girls affected by the Los Angeles fires. She often ties those conversations to what she wants her daughter to learn.
What makes this stand out is how familiar it feels. A mother is passing along a favorite game. The student just happens to be a princess, and she already has the headband to match.
