If you are a part of the British Royal family fan club and have been pacing back and forth nervously ever since hearing that Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has gone into labour, then breathe. Your wait is finally over.
It’s a boy!
Prince Harry announced this absolutely thrilling news through the couple’s official Instagram handle SussexRoyal.
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. 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.Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry
Earlier, the news that the former American actor had gone into labour sent the social media in a tizzy earlier on Monday. The news came directly from the Buckingham Palace, with a note that an announcement will be made soon.
Prince Harry and Markle have been making headlines ever since their slightly unconventional courtship and subsequent royal wedding last year, which won millions of people’s heart.
Therefore, the curiosity around their firstborn is such that many fans have been counting down the dates ever since the Royal Family made an announcement in October that Markle was pregnant.
Word has it that the baby's sex was kept a surprise for the royal couple, who had chosen not find out if they were having a boy or a girl.
Within minutes of the news coming into the world, ‘Royal Baby’, ‘Meghan Markle’ and ‘baby Sussex’ were international social media trends.
Along with excitement, there is also well wishes and prayers for a safe delivery, so that both mother and baby are healthy afterwards.
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There prayers soon turned to wishes and congratulations, as folks erupted in joy to welcome to royal baby.
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