The Royal baby
The Royal baby has been born! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed a baby boy into the world yesterday.
'The couple thank members of the public for their shared excitement and support during this very special time in their lives.'
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Prince Harry said, "it's been the most amazing experience I could ever possibly imagine."
"How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension..."
"We're both absolutely thrilled and so grateful to all the love and support from everybody out there."
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Their little boy weighed 7lbs 3oz (3.2kg).
Speaking of the birth the Duke said, "It was amazing, absolutely incredible, and, as I said, I'm so incredibly proud of my wife."
"Every father and parent will say, you know, your baby is absolutely amazing, but this little thing is absolutely to-die-for, so I'm just over the moon."
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Baby names
The Prince admitted they haven't yet decided on a name for their little one.
He did however, say they plan to make another announcement in two days' time, "so everyone can see the baby."
Hopefully a name will have been decided at this point.
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The Royal family
According to BBC News, Buckingham Palace said the Royal family are, 'delighted with the news.'
'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.'
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Kensington Palace also shared an Instagram post in celebration of the birth.
'The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted with the news of the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son today, and look forward to meeting the latest addition to the family.'
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Meghan's father
The Duchess' estranged father spoke to The Sun.
'I’m delighted to hear that mother and child are doing well.'
'I am proud that my new grandson is born into the British royal family...'
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'I am sure that he will grow up to serve the crown and the people of Britain with grace, dignity and honour.'
'God bless the child and I wish him health and happiness, and my congratulations to my lovely daughter Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry — and God save the Queen.'
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Privacy
The happy couple would like to celebrate the birth of their child privately.
Kensington Palace issued a statement last month regarding their wishes surrounding the birth.
'The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very grateful for the goodwill they have received from people throughout the United Kingdom and around the world as they prepare to welcome their baby.'
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'Their Royal Highnesses have taken a personal decision to keep the plans around the arrival of their baby private.'
'The Duke and Duchess look forward to sharing the exciting news with everyone once they have had an opportunity to celebrate privately as a new family.'
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We should know more in the coming days.
