Meghan marks Harry's 42nd birthday

The Duchess of Sussex posted nine unseen family photos to celebrate her husband's milestone, set to an indie folk cover of Tina Turner's 'The Best'.

Diana's car ride ritual

Prince William revealed that their mother would play 'The Best' during drives to boarding school to ease their anxiety about returning.

“One of the songs I massively remember and has stuck with me all this time is Tina Turner's The Best.”

A family moment in song

William recalled singing along with Diana at the top of her voice, describing it as a real family moment that distracted them until they reached the school gates.

“You'd be singing and listening to the music right the way out into the gates of school.”

The song still resonates

William said listening to 'The Best' now takes him back to those car rides and brings back many memories of his mother.

“When I listen to it now, it takes me back to those car rides and brings back lots of memories of my mother.”

Meghan's deliberate choice

It is likely no coincidence that Meghan selected this particular song, given its deep significance for both Harry and William.

Nine intimate family photos

The birthday post featured previously unseen pictures of Harry with Meghan and their children Archie and Lilibet, along with their Labrador Pula.

Quad bike adventure

One photo shows Harry driving a quad bike with Archie and Lilibet seated beside an M&S food bag, with their dog following behind.

Golf cart moments

Another image captures Harry sharing a kiss with Lilibet during a golf cart ride, with the young princess wearing a bright headband.

Lilibet's mahjong headband

The three-D embellishments on Lilibet's headband appear to be miniature mahjong tiles, a tribute to her mother's love of the traditional Chinese board game.

Ski trip hand-in-hand

One image shows Harry holding hands with Lilibet during a ski trip, with the young royal in pink gloves and purple trousers.

Winter sports enthusiasts

Harry and Meghan are known to be firm fans of skiing and have taken trips to Whistler Blackcomb in Canada and Yellowstone Club in Montana.

Bicycle and black-and-white moments

A black-and-white photo shows Harry carrying Lilibet's pink tasselled bicycle as they walked hand-in-hand together.

Lilibet the photographer

In another image, Lilibet took a photograph of Harry with a Polaroid camera as the family sat down for dinner with olives and fruit.

Lilibet channels Kate's photography

Lilibet's photography skills draw comparisons to her aunt Kate, who is a keen amateur photographer and took the first official images of a royal newborn in 2015.

Peaceful lake view moment

Dressed in spotty pyjamas, Lilibet and her father were seen enjoying a peaceful lake view from a balcony.

Father-son archery bonding

Harry and Archie enjoyed father-son bonding with a game of archery, both wearing matching outfits of shorts and white T-shirts.

Vineyard embrace

One image shows Meghan and Harry sharing a warm embrace in a vineyard while Archie plays in the background.

Thoughtful opening image

Meghan chose a striking black-and-white photograph of Harry wearing sunglasses and a hat, looking ahead deep in thought, as the first image of the carousel post.

Possible photographer revealed

Royal fans have suggested the black-and-white images may have been taken by Misan Harriman, the Sussexes' go-to photographer and close friend.