Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recreate famous Princess Diana moment during their Disneyland trip with Archie and Lilibet

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sweetly echoed Princess Diana during their recent family trip to Disneyland as they recreated an iconic photo. 

On Friday, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, uploaded a new Instagram post that included special moments from their visit to the Happiest Place on Earth to celebrate their daughter Lilibet’s fourth birthday. 

It came just days after she sparked controversy over a throwback clip of herself twerking in a hospital room ahead of Lillibet’s birth.

Markle shared a video montage on Friday from the two-day Disneyland vacation as the family had a blast on numerous rides and indulged in yummy treats. 

In one photo shared from the visit, the family appeared to be enjoying a ride on the updated Splash Mountain ride, now known as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, with Harry sat at the back, Meghan at the front, and Archie, seven, and Lili sandwiched between them. 

The adorable family moment echoed a snap of Princess Diana with Harry and his older brother Prince William from a visit to Thorpe Park in April 1993, as they were pictured laughing together after getting splashed by the water ride. 

The picture has become one of the most famous of the late princess and her two sons.

Diana had also visited Disneyland with an eight-year-old Harry earlier that year – and were again pictured giggling as they rode Splash Mountain.  

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sweetly echoed Princess Diana during their recent family trip to Disneyland as they recreated an iconic photo

The photo was reminiscent of a now famous photo of Diana, Harry and William riding a log flume at Thorpe Park in 1993 

They were given a ride on Splash Mountain and were escorted through Disney’s secret tunnels for VIPs – with the visit coming just months after her separation from Charles. 

And now Prince Harry appears to be recreating the memories with Meghan and their two children.  

The Duchess has frequently channelled her mother-in-law, whom she never got to meet, over the years, even wearing her identical distinctive purple sweatshirt from Northwestern University for an Instagram video back in February. 

Meanwhile, in her caption, Meghan penned to her 3.6 million followers: ‘Thank you @disneyland for giving our family two days of pure joy!,’ with Peggy Lee’s It’s A Good Day playing in the background.  

Another snippet showed both Lillibet and their son Archie having the chance to meet Disney princess Elsa from Frozen. 

Meghan held her children’s hands as they slowly walked over to take pictures with the character in a sweet moment.  

Meghan and Harry’s kids also had fun on some rides at the amusement park such as Dumbo the Flying Elephant and the Cars ride. 

The couple – who tied the knot in 2018 – were spotted having a blast of their own as they sat at the front while on Space Mountain together. 

Meghan Markle, 43, and husband Prince Harry, 40, whisked themselves and their two kids, Archie, six, and Lillibet, four, away for a memorable family trip to Disneyland

The Duchess of Sussex uploaded a new Instagram post that included special moments from their visit to the Happiest Place on Earth to celebrate Lillibet’s fourth birthday

Prince Harry on the Splash Mountain log flume at Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Princess Diana is leaning forward, hidden on the top row at the right

Princess Diana and Harry at Thorpe Park (left), and Meghan on Space Mountain (right)

One short reel included in the post was taken as the family-of-four excitedly explored Disneyland and also visited the Star Wars troopers. 

Harry flashed a cheerful smile as he turned towards the camera while sitting next to Lillibet on another ride. 

At one point, Markle and her family were also seen sporting matching Mickey and Minnie Mouse hats on top of their heads. 

They later built up an appetite and one picture was taken to show a pile of corndogs and pickles on a table. 

Lillibet also received a Little Mermaid-themed cake that was covered in hues of blue sugary frosting while ‘Happy Birthday Lili’ was written in pink icing. 

The Instagram post also had a sweet family photo as they posed outside with a small river behind them.

Earlier this week on Wednesday, Markle jumped to her main Instagram page to share a rare photo of herself with daughter Lillibet to celebrate her birthday which took place on June 4. 

One snippet showed both Lillibet and Archie having the chance to meet Disney princess Elsa from Frozen

Meghan and Harry’s kids also had fun on some rides at the amusement park such as Dumbo the Flying Elephant and the Cars ride

One short reel included in the post was taken as the family-of-four excitedly explored Disneyland and also visited the Star Wars troopers

Harry flashed a cheerful smile as he turned towards the camera while sitting next to Lillibet on another ride

At one point, Markle and her family were also seen sporting matching Mickey and Minnie Mouse hats on top of their heads

In the caption, Meghan penned to her 3.6 million followers: ‘Thank you @disneyland for giving our family two days of pure joy!’

Lillibet also received a Little Mermaid-themed cake that was covered in hues of blue sugary frosting while ‘Happy Birthday Lili’ was written in pink icing

They later built up an appetite and one picture was taken to show a pile of corndogs and pickles on a table

In the black and white image, the actress could be seen holding her daughter as they enjoyed a boat ride on the water. 

She also wrote, ‘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 a separate post, Meghan uploaded a snap of her husband Harry gently holding Lillibet when she was a newborn. 

Another picture was taken a couple years later as the pair ran along a dirt path at a scenic tropical location. 

‘The sweetest bond to watch unfold. Daddy’s little girl and favorite adventurer. Happy birthday Lili!’ Meghan typed out. 

She also shared a throwback reel of herself twerking to help induce labor ahead of Lillibet’s birth – and the clip went viral this week.  

Meghan could be seen wearing a black dress as she showed off dance moves along with Prince Harry. 

‘Four years ago today, this also happened,’ she began to explain in the caption. 

‘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!’

Meghan and Prince Harry reside in a Montecito home with Archie and Lillibet – and the Suits alum has previously opened up about their family life. 

Earlier this week the actress shared a throwback reel of herself twerking to help induce labor ahead of Lillibet’s birth 

During an interview with People a few months earlier in March, Markle reflected on how they go about each day with ‘normalcy.’ 

‘Once you know us, I think you want us to have the same normalcy as parents and for our children as they do, despite however unique our situation is,’ she explained to the outlet. 

‘We go to a lot of dinners, and not just in people’s homes or private rooms; we just go into the restaurant. I really love that we can just have fun.’

She has been keeping busy and back in March, her Netflix series With Love, Meghan premiered and has also been renewed for a second season. 

Later this month, Markle will also make an appearance at the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County’s Night of Wonder event on Saturday, June 14. 

It is not known if Prince Harry will also attend with Meghan – but the ball will take place on the same day as Trooping the Colour in the U.K.