On her first trip abroad since stepping down from her royal duties, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, opened up about a powerful moment she had with her daughter, Princess Lilibet, or Lili, while visiting Nigeria with Prince Harry.
The three-day visit to the country, which took place on May 10, was filled with new experiences, but it was a quiet conversation between mother and daughter that Meghan couldn’t help but share with a group of kindergarten students.
As Meghan visited Lightway Academy, a school for young children, she was drawn into a conversation with the students about her little girl, Lili. “Our daughter, Lili, she’s much, much tinier than you guys,” Meghan told the class with a warm smile. The children looked at her, captivated by the way she spoke about her daughter.
Meghan explained that Lili was soon turning three, and that just a few weeks before this trip, something surprising had happened during one of their quiet moments together.
“She would only see my reflection in my eyes when she looked at me,” Meghan shared with the kids, almost in awe of the moment. “But then, one day, she said something that made me stop in my tracks.” Meghan paused, and the room became even more focused as the children waited for what was coming next.
“She said, ‘Mama, I see myself in you,’” Meghan continued, a smile forming on her face. It was a simple statement, but one that struck Meghan deeply. She could sense that this small but significant moment was more than just a casual observation. “At first, I thought she was being so literal,” Meghan said, laughing gently. “But when I thought about it more, I realized what she really meant.”
The 42-year-old Duchess reflected on those words quietly. “Yes, I do see myself in you, and you see me in you,” she thought to herself. It was a reminder that the bond between mother and daughter is deeper than words, and that the love between them is reflected in their everyday moments together.
For Meghan, it was also a reminder of the complex nature of motherhood. While many moments are joyful and filled with love, there are also those moments that challenge you, where you realize how deeply connected you are to your child. And in that realization, Meghan found a new appreciation for the small, meaningful exchanges that often go unnoticed.
As the children at the school listened to Meghan’s story, they could sense the love she had for her daughter and the unique connection between them. The story was a simple one, but it left a lasting impact. Meghan’s reflection on motherhood was a reminder that, no matter how high-profile one’s life may be, the bond between parent and child remains one of the most powerful and intimate experiences.
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