Meghan shares rare glimpse of Lilibet and 'auntie' Serena Williams playing

Serena Williams has showcased her strong friendship with Meghan Markle ahead of her pal's upcoming Netflix show release, as the two are pictured in a warm embrace.

The former global tennis star reunited with the Duchess of Sussex and attended a playdate with Meghan's daughter, Princess Lilibet, three.

Serena documented her time with Meghan on social media, sharing a black-and-white image of the two sharing a tight hug.

She also re-shared a video posted on Meghan's Instagram stories which shows her playing with Lilibet in a board game activity.

In the clip, Lilibet, dressed in a pink shirt and pink and white floral leggings, and is stood next to Serena as they played a Candy Land board game.

The video was captioned by Meghan: "When the aunties comes to celebrate … and to play! Love you @serenawilliams."

In a photo on her next Instagram story, the former TV star is stood over Lilibet as she watched her daughter and her famous friend play together.

"3 days until the party begins. All are invited. @netflix," Markle wrote, referencing her upcoming Netflix show, 'With Love, Meghan', that comes out in a couple of days on March 4.

Meghan and Serena have been close friends since meeting at the Super Bowl in 2010. However it is reported they interacted properly and became friends four years later during the Super Bowl in 2014 in New York.

After years of friendship, Serena attended Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding in 2018 at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are both gearing up for the release of Meghan's upcoming Netflix show. The series was originally scheduled to premiere on January 15, but Meghan had to postpone the release following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

"I’m thankful to my partners at Netflix for supporting me in delaying the launch, as we focus on the needs of those impacted by the wildfires in my home state of California," Meghan said in a statement in January.

The show’s release is rumoured to coincide with the launch of Markle’s new lifestyle brand, As Ever, which was initially called American Riviera Orchard.

It will drop on Netflix as the latest offering from their multi-year deal, following their December 2022 biopic, Harry & Meghan, Live to Lead, Heart of Invictus in 2023 and Polo in 2024.