Meghan Markle has shared a rare glimpse into life at home with Prince Harry and their children Archie and Lilibet in new photos published online.
The duchess shared numerous snapshots depicting the Sussexes enjoying the summer weather in California, along with the caption: "Springing into summer".
Among the most striking pictures, Harry can be seen relishing his famous sporty side and kicking a large inflatable football around with Archie, seven, on the grounds of their home in Montecito. The Stateside World Cup is around the corner, after all.
Lilibet, five, can also be seen showing her support for international pop superstar Beyoncé, as she was captured wearing a "Queen Bey" t-shirt donning the phrase: "B is for Beyoncé".
The shirt was created by ten-year-old artist Pearl and sold through the National Women's History Museum for $48.
The family's admiration for Beyoncé is well documented, with the duchess first meeting the superstar at the 2019 premiere of Disney's live-action The Lion King, where Beyoncé described the couple as "so sweet".
Notably, both Archie and Lilibet had their faces hidden from the camera - something that has become a tradition for Meghan online, and described as "curious" by royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams.
A spokesman for Meghan recently said: "The Duchess has always been clear that there is a distinction between sharing moments from her life and exposing her children to public scrutiny.
Harry can be seen relishing his famous sporty side and kicking a large inflatable football around with Archie on the grounds of their home in Montecito - the Stateside World Cup is around the corner, after all
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Lilibet, five, can also be seen showing her support for international pop superstar Beyoncé, as she was captured wearing a 'Queen Bey' t-shirt donning the phrase: 'B is for Beyoncé'
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"By obscuring their faces, she is demonstrating the very principle she advocates for: giving children privacy, agency, and protection in an increasingly digital world."
The remaining snaps demonstrate a mix of atmospheric black-and-white shots alongside vibrant colour images of fruit and nature.
One photo shows Meghan with her arm around Harry, sharing a heartwarming embrace, in a photo appearing to date back to March 31, 2017 - prior to their lavish Windsor wedding in 2018.
The duchess can be seen lapping up the sun as she lies on the grass with her hat covering her face, while her famous culinary pursuits were on display again, as a brief video captured her chopping up onions.
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Another photo shows Meghan with her arm around Harry, sharing a heartwarming embrace
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The duchess can be seen lapping up the sun as she lies on the grass with her hat covering her fac
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Bright and colourful snaps of a colourful basket brimming with fresh produce such as apples, peaches, tomatoes and artichokes, alongside a jar of her As Ever jam, also made the cut.
Additionally, an adorable picture of Mamma Mia, the couple's rescue beagle and one of the three dogs they own, can be seen taking a nap on the patio.
Another photo also shows a letter addressed to "The one and only".
Wildlife photographs documented a bird's nest on the property, showing three eggs that later hatched into fluffy grey-blue chicks.
The duchess rarely shares unseen photos of her family, often saving them for special occasions.
Earlier this month, the Sussexes celebrated Lilibet's fifth birthday with a social media post to mark the occasion.
Similarly, in May, the couple marked both their eighth anniversary and Archie's seventh birthday with rare insights into their family home.
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