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Scarlett O'Toole

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'will hire a petting zoo' for Princess Lilibet's birthday

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will be celebrating their daughter Princess Lilibet's birthday in style and are thought to have organised a special treat for her party.

The youngster turns two today and will no doubt be treated to some thoughtful gifts from family and friends as they arrive at her birthday bash to celebrate the special occasion.

A source has said Lilibet and her pals will be treated to "a petting zoo with baby animals" after the youngster has become fascinated with animals.

They added: "Weather pending, the Sussexes will be having a barbecue with a few friends and their kids – and of course Lili's big brother, Prince Archie."

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will have some treats in store for their daughter (alexilubomirski/Instagram)
Princess Lilibet turns two today (Netflix)

The source also revealed Lilibet could be getting a special music box as a gift from her mother after Meghan "has fallen in love with Cartier's absolutely divine music boxes".

"Harry is letting Meghan take charge of most of Lili’s gifts, but he was talking about adding more British books to the nursery that he used to love as a kid, like the Paddington Bear and Frog and Toad series," the source told New Idea.

It's thought Princess Lilibet will also be getting a very special gift off her grandfather King Charles.

The youngster is thought to be having a small party with friends (Misan Harriman/Duke and Duchess of Sussex HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
King Charles III reportedly has a special gift for his granddaughter (AP)

"Charles has had his aides looking at a custom-made cubby house, similar to what the Queen and Princess Margaret had when they were girls," the source revealed.

They said the King wants Lilibet to have something she will be able to remember forever.

As Lilibet gets older, she's set to be given an incredible gift by mum Meghan, which she bought for her years before Lilibet was born.

Many years ago, after the Duchess of Sussex bagged the role of Rachel Zane on Suits, she decided to treat herself.

After the series got the go-ahead for a third season, Meghan splashed out on a fancy £5,000 ($6,225) Cartier Tank Francaise watch - and had a powerful message engraved on the back to remind her of her achievements.

Meghan wore the watch during a YouTube appearance earlier this year (Brightly Storytime)

During an interview with Hello! magazine back in 2015, she said: "I've always coveted the Cartier French Tank watch.

"When I found out Suits had been picked up for our third season – which, at the time, felt like such a milestone – I totally splurged and bought the two-tone version."

She had the back engraved with the message 'To M.M. From M.M'.

She continued: "I plan to give it to my daughter one day. That’s what makes pieces special, the connection you have to them."

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