By James Simons-
The Dutch and Duchess of Sussex and wife have announced the arrival of a baby boy, a few hours after they went into labour in the early hours of this morning.
The birth comes after days of waiting and high expectations by royal fans who could not wait for the baby’s arrival. Fans had been growing impatient about the highly anticipated birth, with bookmakers at one point suggesting that the birth may have been born in secret.
The newest addition to the Windsor family is a first cousin of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, and a fourth grandchild for the Prince of Wales.The new royal parents are currently at their new home, Frogmore Cottage, close to the Queen’s Windsor Castle home.
He said Meghan and the baby were doing “incredibly well”, adding that they were still thinking about names for the infant, who was delivered at 05:26 BST. According to Buckingham Palace, the baby weighed 7lbs 3oz (3.2kg), and that the duke was present for the birth.
It added: “The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Earl Spencer have been informed and are delighted with the news.
“The duchess’s mother, Doria Ragland, who is overjoyed by the arrival of her first grandchild, is with their Royal Highnesses at Frogmore Cottage.”
EXCITED
Speaking from Windsor, the Duke of Sussex said: “I’m very excited to announce that Meghan and myself had a baby boy this morning, a very healthy baby boy.”
He said: “It’s been the most amazing experience. We are both absolutely thrilled and grateful to the support from everybody out there.”
Prince Harry said they were still thinking about names but would show off their baby to the world in the two days’ time.
The Duke of Sussex added: “It’s absolutely incredible and I’m so incredibly proud of my wife.”
Harry, who was present for the birth, said his son was “absolutely to die for…I’m absolutely over the moon”.
The royal couple are currently at their new home, Frogmore Cottage with the Duchess’s mother, Doria Ragland, close to the Queen’s Windsor Castle home. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had said in advance that they will not be showing off their baby at the hospital steps, in what will effectively be a break away from royal tradition. They want to celebrate the birth of their baby in private first.