Meghan Markle and Prince Harry join star-studded birthday party for Lilibet's godfather

Tyler Perry celebrated his 55th birthday with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and other friends.

By Lauren Welch, Royal Reporter based in London

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle last year

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle now live in Montecito. (Image: GETTY)

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were pictured attending Tyler Perry's star-studded birthday party in Montecito on Saturday.

The couple, who have been married for six years, were spotted leaving a Montecito mansion where they celebrated the filmmaker's 55th birthday alongside other celebrities.

Appearing in high spirits, Meghan was seen grinning and giggling next to her husband - who celebrated his 40th birthday on Sunday - in the backseat of a black Range Rover.

As reported by GB News, Harry was pictured in a grey suit but Meghan's outfit couldn't be seen in the picture - although she could be seen sporting a ponytail.

The couple are said to have spent a few hours partying with Tyler and other guests - such as Oprah Winfrey and singer Alicia Keys - at a six-bedroom mansion.

Tyler Perry

Tyler Perry is their daughter Princess Lilibet's godfather. (Image: GETTY)

A worker from a nearby lighting company told The Daily Mail that there was "a lot of music, dancing, and singing" and "speeches and food too".

They added: "Everyone was having a lot of fun. It was a good party. There were a lot of famous people but I cannot say any more."

During the evening of celebrations, the worker also said that a "male person who sounded like Harry was heard making a speech".

After arriving at the party around 7pm, Meghan and Harry were spotted leaving shortly after 11pm.

Tyler - who previously revealed that he was chosen as Lilibet's godfather - famously let Meghan and Harry stay in his Santa Barbara home when they first moved to the US in 2020.

Last year, upon speaking about being godfather to Meghan and Harry's daughter on the Let’s Talk Off-Camera With Kelly Ripa podcast, Tyler revealed his sweet nickname for the three-year-old. He referred to Lilibet as "Little Lili".

Speaking of Lilibet and her five-year-old brother Archie, Tyler added: "They make beautiful babies - that’s all I’ll say. They make some beautiful kids. Archie and Lili are beautiful."

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