Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just announced the name of their firstborn child, a son they have called Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
Archie's birth was announced two days ago by an elated Prince Harry.
According to official sources, Meghan was delivered of her first child at 5.26am on Monday morning.
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That afternoon, Harry said that he and the Duchess were "absolutely thrilled" at their newborn's arrival, and because Baby Sussex was overdue, they had not yet decided on a name.
"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."
Weighing in at 7lbs and 3oz, Archie was delivered at a London hospital, despite Meghan, 37, having previously said that she wanted a homebirth at Frogmore Cottage.
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And in a break from Royal tradition, the child's first public appearance did not happen on the day of his birth, as has been the case for all three of William and Kate's children.
Describing her newborn son at St George's Hall during his first public appearance, Meghan said: "I have the two best guys in the world so I'm really happy. He has the sweetest temperament, he's really calm."
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The Duchess then revealed that despite reports that the Queen would be the first senior Royal to meet Baby Sussex, they had accidentally bumped into the Duke of Edinburgh on their way to the photo call.
A spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed the news on Sunday, February 14.
"We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother," the rep told PEOPLE. "Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child."
Meghan 39 and Harry, 36 already share one son together – Archie, who turns two later this year in May.
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The news means Archie, who is seventh in line to the throne, will have a baby brother or sister.
Yesterday, Meghan and Harry's friend, a photographer by the name of Misan Harriman, posted a black-and-white photo of the expectant parents on social media in celebration of the news.
In the sweet snap, Harry is seen sitting on the grass, with Meghan's head in his lap. Her hand is seen placed over an emerging baby bump, peering through her maxi-dress.
Harriman captioned the photo: "Meg, I was there at your wedding to witness this love story begin, and my friend, I am honoured to capture it grow. Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on this joyous news!"
As the news was shared on Valentine's Day, many have shared parallels between this announcement and Valentine's Day in 1984 when Harry's late mother Princess Diana revealed she was pregnant with him.
Since Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter, Zara Phillips is also pregnant, Meghan and Harry's baby will be the queen's 10th or 11th great-grandchild.
The joyous news comes after Meghan revealed in November that she had suffered a miscarriage last summer.
In an opinion piece for the New York Times, she made the brave decision to open up about her loss.
She wrote: "I lay in a hospital bed, holding my husband's hand. I felt the clamminess of his palm and kissed his knuckles, wet from both our tears. Staring at the cold white walls, my eyes glazed over. I tried to imagine how we'd heal."
She added: "Losing a child means carrying an almost unbearable grief, experienced by many but talked about by few."
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have shared a never-before-seen image of their first child, Archie, to commemorate Father's Day.
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born on the 6th May, and the first picture of him surfaced two days later. Now, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared a new photo of the child on their Instagram account, Sussex Royal, in honour of Father's Day. The adorable sepia-toned picture sees Archie behind held by his father, while he looks straight into the camera.
"Happy Father’s Day! And wishing a very special first Father’s Day to The Duke of Sussex," reads the caption.
The couple, who married last May, announced the pregnancy in October of 2018, on the first day of their royal tour of Australia and New Zealand.
The child will be seventh in line to the throne, behind Charles, the Prince of Wales, William, the Duke of Cambridge and his three children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - and Harry, the Duke of Sussex.
This was the incredible moment Meghan felt her unborn baby kick whilst presenting an award:
"We are pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their firstborn child in the early morning on May 6th, 2019. Their Royal Highnesses’ son weighs 7lbs. 3oz," a representative wrote on the couple's Instagram page.
"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. More details will be shared in the forthcoming days."
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are now proud parents of two after welcoming their daughter on Friday, June 4.
Exciting news of Archie's younger sister's arrival was announced by the couple, who revealed that they named their new arrival Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor.
The pair paid tribute to both Queen Elizabeth II and the late Princess Diana with the child's name, as Lilibet is the Queen’s family nickname.
Announcing the news, a statement from the press secretary for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said: "It is with great joy that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, welcome their daughter, Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, to the world.
"Both mother and child are healthy and well, and settling in at home."
Meghan and Harry welcomed their baby girl "in the trusted care of the doctors and staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, California" according to the statement.
As for the name, "Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet. Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales."
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Meghan and Harry, who currently reside in a $14 million mansion in Montecito with two-year-old son Archie, confirmed in February that they were expecting their second child.
In March, the pair sat down with Oprah Winfrey for their bombshell tell-all interview, during which Harry said: "A girl, you know, what more can you ask for? But now, you know, now we've got our family. We've got, you know, the four of us and our two dogs, and it's great."
It was speculated that the pair would name their daughter after Harry's late mother, Princess Diana, after she tragically died in August 1997.
Harry is currently sixth in line to the British throne and his son Archie is seventh, making baby girl Sussex eighth.
The British Royal Family has congratulated Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on the arrival of their baby girl, Lilibet Diana.
Per People magazine, a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace has delivered the reaction of the Queen, Prince Charles, Prince William, and Kate Middleton over the happy news, stating:
"The Queen, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been informed and are delighted with the news of the birth of a daughter for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex."
Prince William and Kate Middleton have also reacted to the news in a post of their own made on Instagram.
Sharing a black-and-white photograph of Harry, Meghan, and their first son Archie with their 12 million followers, the couple wrote in a caption:
"We are all delighted by the happy news of the arrival of baby Lili. Congratulations to Harry, Meghan and Archie."
Their baby girl has been named Lilibet "Lili" Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, in honor of the childhood nickname of Queen Elizabeth, Harry's grandmother, and Lady Diana Spencer, his late mother.
Per the above publication, the press secretary for the Duke and Duchess said in an official statement:
"It is with great joy that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, welcome their daughter, Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, to the world.
"Lili was born on Friday, June 4 at 11:40 AM in the trusted care of the doctors and staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA. She weighed 7 lbs 11 oz. Both mother and child are healthy and well and settling in at home."
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The statement continued: "This is the second child for the couple, who also have a two-year-old son named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
"The Duke and Duchess thank you for your warm wishes and prayers as they enjoy this special time as a family."
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle currently reside in a $14 million mansion in Montecito, following their decision to retire from public life in early 2020.
Earlier today, Meghan Markle gave birth to a healthy baby boy, as Prince Harry confirmed the news from their home, Frogmore Cottage. It is not known whether the Duchess gave birth in a hospital or if she had their first child at the cottage, but experts believe it was indeed a home birth.
As announced on their official social media channels, the baby weighed 7lbs and 3oz, and both Baby Sussex and Meghan are said to be doing well, according to Prince Harry. However, with the new Royal's arrival, comes a slew of questions from the public.
We've compiled a list of answers to the most pertinent:
1. Where will the baby fall in the line of succession?
The baby will be seventh in line to the throne, moving Prince Harry's uncle, the Duke of York, from this position. Harry himself is in sixth place, followed by William's three children, William, and then Prince Charles.
2.How is the baby related to the Queen?
The new Royal Baby will be the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh's eighth great-grandchild, and Prince Charles' fourth grandchild. He will be the cousin to each of William and Kate's children, as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge become his uncle and aunt.
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3.Will the baby ever be monarch?
It is highly unlikely. The baby falls behind in the line of succession to any more children that Kate and William may have. In short, the throne will remain on the Cambridge side of the family for the foreseeable future.
4. What will the baby's name be?
When announcing the baby's arrival, Prince Harry was asked whether or not the baby had a name. He said to the press that because Meghan was overdue, they had a little more time to think about names but as yet have not decided.
The Daily Mail reports that bookmakers favorites for the name are Arthur, James, Philip, Edward, and Albert.
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5. Will the baby be a prince?
Not yet! For a baby to be a prince or a princess, they have to be bestowed the title by the Queen specifically. This is the result of King George V, who decided to limit the number of titles in the Royal Family back in 1917.
6. Will the baby have a nanny?
It's believed that for the time being, Meghan's mom, Doria Ragland, will help Meghan and Harry care for the baby, but given Harry's close relationship with his own nannies, a nanny will likely be hired to help out when the couple are on Royal duties.
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7. Where will the baby live?
The baby will live at Frogmore Cottage, which has been renovated at a cost of $3.9 million (£3 million) to the British taxpayer.
8. Are the Sussex family moving to Africa?
To increase the amount of work that Harry and Meghan are doing in the Commonwealth, plans are being made for them to spend a substantial amount of time abroad in a country which could be in Africa. Should this happen, it won't be until 2020 so the new parents have a chance to adjust to family life. These plans have also been said to be highly speculative.
Now, all that remains to be said is congratulations to the happy couple!
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