Meghan Markle Shares Video Of Herself Twerking In Hospital Room To Induce Labor

Meghan Markle is celebrating her daughter Lillibet's fourth birthday in a way no one would have seen coming.

The Duchess of Sussex shared a throwback video that showed her and her husband, Prince Harry, dancing in a hospital room ahead of Lillibet's arrival.

The playful clip showed Harry and Meghan's efforts to induce labor, but might divide opinion over the royal couple's unexpected approach.

In the clip posted to her Instagram, Meghan is seen dancing to Starrkeisha's "Baby Mama" track, a viral song that sparked a social media trend years ago.

As the beat kicked in, Prince Harry entered the frame, and Meghan, who wore a black gown, started twerking and gyrating playfully around the hospital room.

Harry, sporting an olive green hoodie and jeans, also joined his wife to dance to the beat, showing off his incredible moves.

Alongside the video, the Duchess of Sussex captioned the post with a light-hearted explanation.

She wrote, "Four years ago today, this also happened. Both of our children were a week past their due dates… so when spicy food, all that walking, and acupuncture didn't work, there was only one thing left to do!"

The hilarious video post was the latest in Meghan's series of posts celebrating her daughter, Lillibet, who turned four years old.

The first of those posts featured two black-and-white pictures of mother and daughter. The first snap showed a more recent picture of Meghan cuddle Lillibet while they posed in a boat, while the second photo showed the proud mom cradling an infant Lillibet four years ago.

In the post's caption, Meghan wished her daughter a happy birthday, writing, "Happy birthday to our beautiful girl! Four years ago today, she came into our lives, and each day is brighter and better because of it. Thanks to all of those sending love and celebrating her special day!"

In another post, Meghan shared two pictures of Lillibet and Harry. The first photo showed Harry holding an infant Lillibet while they looked at each other, while the second showed the father-daughter pair holding hands while walking along a sandy road surrounded by palm trees.

In the post's caption, Meghan gushed over Harry and Lillibet's bond, writing, "The sweetest bond to watch unfold. Daddy's little girl and favorite adventurer. Happy birthday, Lilli!"

When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed their second child in June 2021, they honored family tradition and legacy with her name.

The couple announced the arrival of Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor just days after her birth at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in California. Born on Friday, June 4 at 11:40 a.m., baby Lili weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces.

In their birth announcement, they said, "Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet."

Her middle name, Diana, was a tribute to Harry's late mom, Princess Diana, who died in a car crash in 1997.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's decision to name their daughter Lilibet Diana sparked tension within royal circles, with insiders claiming it deeply unsettled Queen Elizabeth II.

As reported by The Mirror, the name originated when a young Princess Elizabeth struggled to pronounce her own name. Her grandfather, King George V, affectionately dubbed her "Lilibet," and the nickname stuck. It was used only by those closest to her, remaining a private symbol of her youth and family intimacy.

When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex named their daughter after this personal moniker, some members of the royal household were reportedly surprised.

In "Charles III: New King, New Court, The Inside Story," royal author Robert Hardman noted the depth of the Queen's reaction. One aide allegedly said she was "as angry as I'd ever seen her" in the wake of the announcement.

At the time, it was suggested publicly that Queen Elizabeth had been consulted about the name and had given her blessing.

However, reports soon emerged with conflicting claims. A Palace source told the press she had not been asked in advance, while other insiders indicated the Queen felt pressured, believing she could not refuse the request, even if she had reservations.

Meghan's posts come amid recent revelations about her family's summer plans.

According to In Touch, Meghan is planning a joyful, adventure-filled summer for her family and wants to make up for her lost time caused by busy schedules and travels.

A source shared that Meghan sees this summer as a chance to reconnect after what has been "a hectic time" for her and Harry.

The Sussexes are reportedly considering trips to Napa for wine tasting, Big Sur, and Northern California with their children. Meghan also hopes to visit a friend in Colorado, while a getaway to Canada is also on the table.

The couple is also said to have invited their friends, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, to join them on their summer getaway.