Meghan Markle has long hoped for her daughter, Princess Lilibet, to "aim high" – and she's already introducing her to one of her favourite pastimes at an early age.
The Duchess of Sussex, 45, is teaching her five-year-old daughter how to play Mahjong, HELLO! understands, after Lili was seen wearing a themed headband in a post shared for Prince Harry's 42nd birthday on Tuesday.
The popular tile game is thought to have originated in 19th-century China and is suitable for all ages, helping learners to develop their strategy skills.
Children are usually encouraged to learn the game from the age of eight onwards, while standard full sets of the advanced game sold online are generally targeted at those aged 12 and over.
© InstagramPlayers must seek to complete a winning hand after receiving an initial 13 tiles, with play continuing until the winner meets the criteria and achieves "Mahjong".
The complex table-top game involves a combination of skill, strategy, and luck, so it's very impressive that Lili is already getting started!
Princess Lilibet's sparkling accessory in Harry's birthday post
Meghan shared the gushing tribute to her husband on Tuesday morning, featuring sweet family photos.
Lili, wearing the white headband embellished with jewels, was pictured riding in a golf cart, with her tumbling red hair on full display.
The accessory appeared to be the £62 Pantide jewelled knotted headband with rhinestones, which she paired with a red floral top and matching shorts.
© Instagram"He's simply the best," Meghan captioned her post to her husband, adding: "Happy birthday my love," alongside a red love heart emoji.
Elsewhere, Prince Archie and Harry were seen painting together, alongside snapshots of a skiing holiday, and the family riding in a quad bike followed by their beloved Labrador, Pula, and carrying treats in an M&S bag.
The post came just hours after HELLO! exclusively revealed that the Sussexes' two children had been forced to change schools just two days after term began over security concerns.
Meghan's love for Mahjong
The Duchess is known to be a huge fan of Mahjong, so it's unsurprising she wants to share it with Lili.
Meghan even had a Mahjong-themed cake for her 45th birthday in August.
© Tracy Robbins / InstagramIn her 2025 Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, the entrepreneur revealed that she and her friends had recently learned how to play mahjong and referred to themselves as the Maj Squad.
While Prince Harry visited Texas in June, Meghan enjoyed a girls' night playing the game back at home, then in Montecito, California.
Kelly McKee Zajfen, one of Meghan's closest friends, shared on Instagram: "Ugh oh. Another one has been taken by the Maj bug, that being me. A perfect day spent with my ladies and having some much-needed mama time. Thanks M & T."
Meghan's Mahjong squad involves Kelly, Tracy Robbins, Victoria Jackson, and Jennifer Rudolph Walsh – and now Princess Lilibet has also become a member too.
