Royals fans everywhere are delighted by the news of Baby Sussex’s birth. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s first child, a baby boy, arrived in the early hours of yesterday. A gushing Prince Harry broke the happy news to journalists in an impromptu press conference at Windsor. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s first child is seventh in line to the throne. While the new royal baby is not expected to become monarch, they share this fascinating similarity with their great grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.

Like Baby Sussex, as a child, it was never thought likely that Princess Elizabeth would become Queen. She was the daughter of a second-born royal son - George VI and everyone believed her uncle, Edward VIII would be King before him. However, Princess Elizabeth’s fate dramatically changed when her father’s brother, Edward VIII abdicated. Edward had no children and so his lack of direct heirs led Elizabeth’s father, George to become the next king of England.

Once her father George was king, Elizabeth was directly in line to the throne and so she became queen after his death. Baby Sussex would only ever become king through an extraordinary twist of dynastic fate. There are currently six others in-line to the throne ahead of Meghan and Harry’s baby. First Prince Charles, then William, then William’s three children followed by Harry and then Baby Sussex.

Prince Charles is the next in line to the throne and will become King if the Queen abdicates or when she dies. Baby Sussex unlike his royal cousins, will not be a prince. His royal title will be Earl of Dumbarton. Prince Harry and Meghan are still deciding on a name for the royal tot.

A delighted Duke of Sussex told reporters yesterday: “Mother and baby are doing incredibly well. It’s been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined. “How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension, but we’re both absolutely thrilled and so grateful to all the love and support from everybody out there. ‘It’s been amazing, so we just wanted to share this with everybody.” “The baby is a little bit overdue, so we’ve had a little bit of time to think about it. “That’s the next bit, but for us, I think we will be seeing you guys in probably two days’ time as planned as a family to be able to share it with you guys and so everyone can see the baby.” Meghan and Harry’s baby was born at 5.26am on Monday weighing 7lbs 3oz. Meghan and Baby Sussex are expected to make their first public appearance together later this week. </s> The name of the newest member of England’s royal family has been announced: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, introduced their son to the world on Wednesday. Their son’s name was publicly shared after visiting the Queen.

“He has the sweetest temperament, he’s really calm. He’s been the dream," Meghan told reporters Wednesday.

“I don’t know who he gets that from," Harry joked. “It’s only been two and a half days, three days, but we’re just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy.”

The couple’s first child was born 5.26 a.m. on Monday, weighing 7 pounds and 3 ounces. </s> The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have included a touching tribute to the late Princess Diana in their announcement confirming they have welcomed a baby boy today.

A statement released by the Palace revealed that, in line with royal protocol, the Queen was among the first to be informed of the news.

However - along with the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - Diana's siblings Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Earl Spencer were also notified of the news.

This differs from the birth of Prince Louis in April 2018, when Prince William and Kate informed The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry, along with 'members of both families'.

The Palace also confirmed that Meghan's mother Doria Ragland was staying with the couple at Frogmore Cottage, however there was no mention of whether her father Thomas Markle had been informed of the news.

Confirming the news of Harry and Meghan's firstborn on Monday afternoon, the Palace wrote: 'Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex was safely delivered of a son at 0526hrs this morning.

'The baby weighs 7lbs 3oz. The Duke of Sussex was present for the birth.

'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.

'Her Royal Highness and the baby are both doing well.'

Harry was particularly close to his mother Diana, who tragically died on the 31 August 1997.

In interviews last year to mark the 20th anniversary of his mother's death, Prince Harry admitted how bottling up his emotions made a devastating impact on his mental health.

He had, he confessed, been ‘very close’ to a complete mental breakdown on numerous occasions.

The turmoil over his emotions saw him endure two years of what he described as ‘total chaos’ before seeking professional counselling on the advice of Prince William.

He disclosed that he had only begun to address this grief when, at the age of 28, he had felt himself to be ‘on the verge of punching someone’ while also facing anxiety when carrying out official engagements.

In a video filmed for the Heads Together campaign last year, Harry and William admitted that they hadn't spoken to each other enough in the past about their mother's death.

Harry said: 'We've never really talked about losing a mum at such a young age.'

'I always thought, what's the point of bringing up something that's only going to make you sad. It ain't going to change it. It ain't going to bring her back'.

Before the announcement of the birth of the little boy today, Diana was among the top names predicted if the couple had a little girl.

And a beaming Prince Harry confirmed the news of their firstborn on TV today, revealing Meghan gave birth to a baby boy early Monday morning.

In a statement, Harry said he's 'incredibly proud' of his wife, and that they have a healthy baby boy who weighs 7 pounds 3 ounces who has not yet been named.

Harry explained that as the child was overdue, they had been given them more time to contemplate names.

He added that he is ecstatic about the birth of their first child and said more details will be shared in the coming days.

'This little baby is absolutely to die for,' he said. 'I'm just over the moon.'

The infant will be seventh in line to the British throne and Queen Elizabeth II's eighth great-grandchild. Harry is the younger son of Prince Charles, the next in line to the throne, and the late Princess Diana, who died in a Paris car crash in 1997.

The child will be eligible for dual British-U.S. citizenship if Meghan and Harry want to go through the application process. </s> London — Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have revealed the name of their first child. The new royal baby is named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. The royal couple made the announcement Wednesday via their official Instagram account, ending several days of feverish speculation about their son's name.

The announcement came with a black and white photo showing Queen Elizabeth II meeting her new grandson. The monarch was flanked by her husband, Prince Philip, and her grandson, Prince Harry, and Meghan stood beside her mother, Doria Ragland.

Archie became seventh in line to the British throne the moment he was born, but he won't be called "his royal highness," as the rules around the granting of royal titles were tightened up about 100 years ago. Harry and Meghan could have chosen to have Archie bestowed with an aristocratic title — make him an earl, for instance — but they decided against it.

Britain's booming betting business had shown before Wednesday's announcement that a lot of punters expected the new baby to be named Alexander, Arthur, Philip or a handful of other go-to historical British royal names.

Archie was considered a more contemporary choice by many royal observers, but not one that was totally unexpected of Harry and Meghan.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their baby son, who was born on Monday morning, during a photocall in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle in Berkshire, May 8, 2019. Dominic Lipinski/PA

Meeting the royal baby

Earlier on Wednesday Harry and Meghan introduced their son to the world in a highly-orchestrated photo opportunity at Windsor Castle, but they declined at the time to give his name.

Meghan, who appeared happy and healthy, said her son had "been a dream" and has the "sweetest temperament, he's really calm." The new-born slept right through his first media encounter.

"It's magic, it's pretty amazing, and I have the two best guys in the world, so I'm really happy," she said during her son's first brief encounter with a television camera.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their baby son during a photocall in St. George's Hall at Windsor Castle, west of London, May 8, 2019. Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

"His looks are changing every single day," Harry noted. "Parenting is amazing. It's only been, what, two and a half days, three days, but we're just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy, and to be able to spend some special time with him as he slowly starts to grow up."

"He's already got a little bit of facial hair as well," the bearded prince joked.

Harry and Meghan thanked the public for their well-wishes before they left the camera position, Harry cradling their son in his arms and Meghan resting her arm around his shoulders.

The royal birth

Meghan gave birth to the couple's first child at 5:26 a.m. local time Monday, May 6. He weighed 7 pounds and 3 ounces, and Harry said on the day that both mom and baby were doing well.

Meghan had hoped and planned for a home birth, but it has been widely reported — though not yet confirmed by the palace — that in the end the royal couple welcomed their first child into the world in a London hospital.

Many newspapers and royal observers have said Meghan gave birth at London's Portland Hospital for Women and Children, an exclusive private facility in the heart of the British capital. Buckingham Palace has issued no statement on the reports, but has not refuted them.

On Monday, new dad Prince Harry beamed as he announced his son's birth.

Royal baby: Prince Harry beams as he announces birth of son

"I am so incredibly proud of my wife, and as every father and parent would ever say, your baby is absolutely amazing, but this little thing is absolutely to die for, so I am just over the moon," Harry told reporters. "Thank you very much guys. Thank you."

Royal reporter Roya Nikkah said this royal baby was always going to be unlike any other.

"We now have the first British-American prince born into the royal family, that's a landmark moment," she said. "I suppose it shows how ... international and diverse we are as a society." </s> As soon as the Duchess of Sussex gave birth to a baby boy on May 6, speculation over what he would be named and his Royal title sparked a lot of curiosity. As per latest predictions, the Royal baby will be given a traditional name like Edward, Arthur, Alexander, Oliver or even James.

However, the pair who is known to surprise people, might throw a curveball with the name. The baby is understood to be around a week overdue, with royal watchers keenly awaiting the announcement.

Earlier on Monday morning, an Instagram post on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s account read, “Their Royal Highnesses’ son weighs 7lbs. 3oz. The Duchess and baby are both healthy and well, and the couple thank members of the public for their shared excitement and support during this very special time in their lives.”

In 2010, Canadian-born Autumn Phillips, and husband Peter Phillips (the son of Princess Anne and the oldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh) opted for a non-traditional name for their daughter Savannah. Since Harry and Meghan’s child is the seventh in line to the throne, the royal couple has more freedom with their choices.

The question is, will they derive inspiration from Peter Phillips or follow the footsteps of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who chose to give their children traditional names? They chose George for their firstborn, who is likely to be the king one day, and Louis for their second son. They named their daughter Charlotte. </s> Meghan Markle has given birth to a baby boy, who was born on Monday, May 6 at 5.26am. Prince Harry spoke to reporters yesterday, and was visibly ecstatic over the birth of his son, grinning as he told reporters: “It’s been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined.” Baby Sussex’s name has not yet been announced, but Harry told reporters that a second announcement would be made in around two days time.

What is Prince Harry’s full name and title? Prince Harry, 34, is now a proud father and his excitement was palpable as he told reporters of his son’s arrival. An important member of the Royal Family, Harry has a name and titles to match. Harry’s full name is Prince Henry Charles Albert David, but he has been known as Harry since birth. Read More: Kate Middleton news: Kate and William 'planning' FOURTH baby in 2020?

Now known formally as the Duke of Sussex, Harry was granted this title in May 2018 ahead of his wedding to Meghan Markle. Buckingham Palace announced the titles saying: “The Queen has today been pleased to confer a Dukedom on Prince Henry of Wales. “His titles will be Duke of Sussex, Earl of Dumbarton and Baron Kilkeel. “Prince Harry thus becomes His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex, and Ms Meghan Markle on marriage will become Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex.”

Will the baby have a title? Meghan and Harry’s son as yet has not been automatically granted the title of prince, unlike Kate Middleton and Prince William’s children. However, the little royal could take on one of his father’s titles - the Earl of Dumbarton. Unless the Queen decides to grant the young royal a tile the baby will not be an HRH or a prince. This is due to rules which limit titles within the royal family, introduced by King George V more than 100 years ago. </s> A baby girl in Scarborough will share her birthday with a member of the Royal Family after she was born on the same day as Duchess of Sussex gave birth to her son.

Abbie Harryman gave birth to a healthy baby girl, Jorgie Richardson, at 6.12am on Monday May 6.

The 23-year-old delivered her second child at Scarborough Hospital weighing seven pounds and five ounces after a six-hour labour.

Abbie and Brett Richardson, who live in Cayton, are happy with their new arrival who came into the world nine-days early.

"Thank you to my partner and my sister who helped me through the birth. We are both absolutely fine," Abbie said.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son who was also born on Monday are borth said to be doing well.

Prince Harry and new mum mum Meghan Markle, have not yet revealed the name of their son who is seventh in line to the throne. </s> Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge emerge from St Mary's in London with their newborn prince.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have left hospital after the arrival of their third child, a boy.

The couple's second son, who was born at 11:01 BST, weighing 8lb 7oz, is fifth in line to the throne.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte had visited their brother at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, London.

Leaving the hospital Prince William said the couple were very happy, before holding up three fingers and joking he had "thrice the worry now".

"We didn't keep you waiting too long this time," he added.

When someone asked him whether the couple had decided on a name, he said: "You'll find out soon enough."

Formal notice

Minutes earlier, Prince William and Catherine had come out of the hospital briefly to greet the crowds with their new son.

They then returned inside to put their newborn son in his car seat before driving away towards their home Kensington Palace.

Image copyright PA Image caption The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's newborn son is fifth in line to the throne

The duchess wore a red Jenny Packham dress with a white collar as she left the hospital.

Fashion commentators said that its colours reflected St George's flag, while others saw echoes of Princess Diana, who wore red and white when she left hospital with a newborn Prince Harry in 1984.

Members of both families have said they are "delighted with the news" of the birth.

Skip Twitter post by @KensingtonRoyal The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news. — Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) April 23, 2018 Report

Kensington Palace said the name of the baby would be announced in due course while a formal notice of the birth had been posted on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace.

Favourite names at the bookmakers include Arthur, Albert, Frederick, James and Philip.

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption George and Charlotte visit royal baby

Prime Minister Theresa May tweeted her "warmest congratulations" to William and Catherine.

She said: "I wish them great happiness for the future."

Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn also sent his regards, tweeting: "Congratulations to Kate and William on the birth of their baby boy. I wish them all the very best."

The Archbishop of Canterbury added: "Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the safe delivery of their baby, a brother for Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

"May God bless them and all of their children with love, happiness and health."

A sense of renewal

By Jonny Dymond, BBC royal correspondent

After some quieter times, the Royal Family is back in the news - and there is a noticeable sense of renewal; new faces, with Meghan Markle, Prince Harry's fiancee, making her first public appearances, and now another child, the as-yet unnamed third child of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

It's always gone like this - waves of interest followed by periods of relative quiet. But there has been a sense of renewal in the past few months.

Of course there has been concern over the health of the Duke of Edinburgh; and interest in the Queen, with her decades of service, never falters.

But the attention of a new group, both in Britain and around the world, has been caught by this birth and then the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle next month.

From the darkest days of the World War Two to the Instagram generation, the Royal Family now connects them all.

Following a change in the law in 2013, Princess Charlotte keeps her place as fourth in line to the throne.

Previously, younger royal males would have taken precedence over older female siblings.

The duchess was admitted to hospital shortly before 06:00 on Monday with the announcement of the birth coming shortly after 13:00.

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption BBC Rewind looks back at previous notable royal pregnancy announcements

Senior royal doctors consultant obstetrician Guy Thorpe-Beeston and consultant gynaecologist Alan Farthing oversaw the birth.

Both were also called in for the arrival of Prince George in 2013 and Princess Charlotte in 2015.

The new prince, born on St George's Day, shares a birthday with Lady Gabriella Windsor - the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, who was born at the Lindo Wing on 23 April 1981.

Image copyright PA Image caption Some royal fans have been waiting outside the hospital since early April

Will the new prince be king?

To become King or Queen as the third-born royal child is rare - and has yet to happen within the current House of Windsor.

But the third child of George III and Queen Charlotte, William IV, took on the task and ruled from 1830 to 1837.

The Hanoverian king acceded to the throne aged 64 when his older brother, George IV, died without an heir.

He became next in line when he was 62 and his other older brother, Frederick, Duke of York, died. </s> Markle could not have a home birth after going overdue.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were hoping to have their baby at home on the grounds of Windsor Castle at Frogmore Cottage, but when the 37-year-old Duchess of Sussex went overdue, it was determined that it was best for mother and baby to be in a hospital.

The Daily Mail reports that while Duchess Meghan really hoped to deliver her son outside of a hospital, on Sunday it was determined that it was best to quietly make the move to a private London hospital, thought to be Portland, where both Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice were born.

The Scotland Yard security team assigned to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly whisked the couple to the London hospital in the evening in such a hushed manner that not even senior royals were told what was afoot, and the baby was born at 5:26 a.m. Monday, local time.

It has not been revealed whether or not Markle was induced, or if she went into labor naturally, but Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Duchess of Sussex did deliver her son at a London hospital (but not in the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital).

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had determined before her due date that they were not going to pose outside of the hospital the day after having a baby and instead decided to attempt to have more privacy.

Buckingham Palace released a statement on behalf of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, saying that they would eventually share photos with the media and the world.

But on Monday morning, in an unscheduled announcement for the press, Prince Harry, smiling broadly told the media that he had only gotten two hours of sleep, but still he was thrilled to announce the birth of his son, says People Magazine. The prince apologized for the short notice but seemed as if he was bursting with pride, eager to announce the arrival of his son to anyone who would listen.

Prince Harry confided that this was the first birth he had witnessed, and he is in awe of women who do this every day. He admitted that they were still thinking about names, but he wanted to share how “thrilled and grateful” they are for all the love and support.
The first child of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is born; the boy is seventh in line to the British throne.