The wait is finally over! Baby Sussex has a name!
In a post on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s official Instagram, it read: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are pleased to announce they have named their first born child:
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor
“This afternoon Their Royal Highnesses introduced Her Majesty The Queen to her eighth great-grandchild at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duchess’ mother were also present for this special occasion.”
Welcome to the world Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor!
In the gorgeous snap, little Archie can be seen alongside his parents, his great-grandparents, The Queen and Prince Phillip, as well as his grandmother, Meghan’s mother Doria.
In a break from royal tradition, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared inside St. George’s Hall at Windsor Castle to formally introduce their newborn son to the world.
“Today The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to share their first public moment as a family,” a caption read on a series of loving family pics on the couple’s official Instagram.
“They are so incredibly grateful for the warm wishes and support they’ve received from everyone around the world, since welcoming their son two days ago.”
Archie arrived in the early hours of the morning on May 6, weighing 7lbs and 3oz [3.26kg].
This week, we were told of the royal birth via the official social media of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The post read: “This afternoon, His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex shared the news of the arrival of his and the Duchess’ first born child. Their son was born early morning on the 6th of May, 2019 and weighs 7lbs and 3oz [3.26kg].
Meghan and Harry wanted to celebrate privately as a family
Ahead of the birth, the public were told they were going to have to wait a little longer to see a glimpse of their royal baby and hear all the details – as they want to celebrate privately first.
Harry and Meghan announced their plans via Buckingham Palace.
“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,” reads the statement.
“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.”
The big news on Harry and Meghan’s baby plans is… No News. Statement from @RoyalFamily says that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex want to keep their plans ‘private’ pic.twitter.com/3NLCc3DwSX
— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) April 11, 2019
Breaking from royal tradition
When Harry’s sister-in-law Kate Middleton gave birth she posed just hours afterwards outside the private Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s Hospital in London.
However, Harry and Meghan will break with tradition and will instead host a ‘photo call’ at Windsor Castle, as they reportedly that announcing the birth straight away with pictures of the Duchess and baby was too much like a “goldfish bowl”.
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