Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Hospital Dance for Lilibet’s Arrival
How far would you go to get labor started? Meghan Markle, never one to shy away from sharing real life—especially if it comes with a laugh—just gave the world front-row seats to one of her most human moments. For Lilibet’s fourth birthday, Meghan dug out a video from 2021 showing herself busting out the Baby Momma Dance in a hospital room. Yes, while in labor. Yes, Prince Harry joined in. And yes, it’s every bit as entertaining as it sounds.
In the video posted to Instagram, Meghan smiles while holding her clearly-about-to-pop baby bump, a poppy tune blasting in the background. It’s Starrkeisha’s viral 'Baby Momma Dance,' the internet sensation that’s become a go-to for expectant moms. Who says labor can’t have a soundtrack?
Halfway through, Harry appears, already looking up for the challenge. He spins, does a little hip-shaking, and then dramatically drops low—proving once again that he’ll do just about anything for his family, even if it means a goofy dance on camera. All of it was an attempt to speed up what Meghan admitted was an overdue birth.
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Meghan’s caption for the video didn’t hide her sense of humor: “Four years ago today, this also happened. Both 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!” She pokes fun at their failed efforts—turns out, the time-honored tricks recommended to overdue moms everywhere don’t always do the trick.
Anyone who’s ever waited for a stubbornly late baby can relate: you try everything. Spicy curries, long hikes, those acupuncture sessions your friends swear by. Some try essential oils, others bounce on yoga balls, but Meghan and Harry turned to dance—the kind worth filming, apparently.
The post wasn’t just a peek into the chaos; it was a loving birthday shoutout to their daughter, Lilibet. June 4, 2021, marks the day she finally arrived after all those dance moves and hacks. Since Lilibet’s birth, she’s remained mostly out of the spotlight, so fans were quick to celebrate the rare behind-the-scenes moment from the Sussex family.
Plenty of parents chimed in on the post, sharing their own wild attempts at getting labor started. And many sent birthday wishes, happy to see that the royal couple doesn’t take themselves too seriously. Sometimes, all you can do is laugh, dance it out, and hope the baby gets the memo.
With every year that passes, it seems Meghan and Harry find new ways to share parts of their story—reminding everyone that even if you’re a royal, you’ll do whatever it takes when your baby’s on the way. Even if that means a viral dance in a hospital gown with millions watching later on.