Royal Baby: Meghan Markle Gives Birth To A Baby Boy, Prince Harry Announces

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Meghan Markle Gives Birth to baby boy

Meghan Markle had given birth to a baby boy sent social media into meltdown

Baby Sussex, who is seventh in line to the throne, was born at 5.26am this morning weighing 7lbs 3oz – having been more than a week overdue.

The baby boy is seventh in line to the throne, behind the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and his children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis – and Prince Harry.

• Meghan Markle went into labour early this morning.
• She gave birth to a baby boy weighing 7lbs 3oz at 5.26am
• Beaming Prince Harry told the world “the little thing is to die for”
• Mum and new baby at Frogmore Cottage with Harry and gran Doria

He is the Queen’s eighth great-grandchild.

Speaking to the Sun, Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle, congratulated the new parents and spoke of his pride at the birth.

“I am proud that my new grandson is born into the British royal family and I am sure that he will grow up to serve the crown and the people of Britain with grace, dignity, and honour,” he said from his home in Mexico.

Charles Spencer – brother of Diana, Princess of Wales and uncle to Harry – tweeted his congratulations.

He wrote: “Really very lovely news today – many, many, congratulations!”