Monarchies Today - Royalty around the globe: BREAKING: ARCHIE HARRISON MOUNTBATTEN-WINDSOR

It has been announced that HRH Meghan, Duchess of Sussex has delivered a baby boy on Monday 6 May 2019. The newborn, is the first child of Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex & his wife of almost a year, American-born actress Meghan (nee Markle).

He is the eighth great-grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom & her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh; fourth grandchild of Charles, Prince of Wales; & takes the 7th place in line of succession to the British throne upon his birth.

His parents wed in May 2018, at a Royal wedding that enjoyed global popularity & announced their expectation last October 15.

In middle April, when the Duchess entered her final stages of pregnancy, Kensington palace (their former official residence) announced that they wished to share the joy of birth privately, before announcing it to the public.

In addition they asked well-wishers, in lieu of gifts, to make donations to charities, close to their hearts. A global campaign for their future child had already raised £22,000 for charities by then.

On Monday, just after 2pm (local time), Buckingham palace reported to the press that the Duchess of Sussex was in labour since early morning, with her husband by her side, without providing further information.

Barely half an hour later, a further statement confirmed that she had safely given birth to a son at 05:26am. The baby was weighting 7lbs & 3oz (3.2 kg) at birth; both he & mother were "doing well".

The palace statement also added that the Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, & further relatives, including the Duke's uncle - Earl Spencer (brother to the late Diana, Princess of Wales), were informed & "delighted" by the news.

It furthermore mentioned that Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, was "overjoyed by the arrival of her first grandchild", and was currently with them at Frogmore Cottage (their current residence).

Their Royal Highnesses' official Instagram account also revealed the news through a page, covered in blue, with a large white writting "it's a BOY" in centre.

At about the same time with the announcement (~14:30), a traditional wood-framed, typewritten bulletin, with a short announcement of the birth, was placed in the forecourt of Buckingham palace.

The proud father appeared shortly afterwards at their residence's outdoors, to make a brief statement to the gathered press & answer their questions.

The overwhelmed Prince told that this was "the most amazing experience I could ever imagine". He described his child as "absolutely to die for", & told they were both overjoyed by the arrival & grateful for the support. Harry expressed proudness of his wife, & praised all women's priviledge as something "beyond comprehension".

Traditional royal crier announces the birth in Windsor

The royal birth was welcomed with an outpouring of celebrations, both in Windsor (near the family' residence) & across the UK. The couple received many congratulations, from politicians, royals & Meghan's estranged father, Thomas Markle, who lives in Mexico.

It was a special joy to the American citizens, living in the UK. The newborn will be the first close heir to the British throne to bear a double (British-US) citizenship.

Two days after the birth (on Wednesday) the time came for Their Royal Highnesses to introduce their baby into the world. Just after 12pm Prince Harry & Duchess Meghan appeared for the media at St. George's Hall, Windsor Castle with their "little bundle of joy", sleeping in his father's arms.

The new mother said that it was a 'magic' experience & that she was really happy to "have the two best guys in the world". Meghan also noted that her son has the sweetest temperament, while the Prince added that parenting has been n unique experience...

Soon afterwards they took the baby's first photosession inside Windsor Castle with Mrs Ragland, the Queen & Duke of Edinburgh (who met their new great-grandchild for the first time).

Later the same afternoon, the newborn's name was announced via the official Instagram account of the Duke & Duchess of Sussex.

House of Windsor's (royal) Badge

His full name is Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, while as of yet he'll not have a royal title (such as he is not in direct line to the throne). Meanwhile in future Archie can be possibly bear one of his father's courtesy titles (eg: Earl of Dumbarton), being also the direct heir of the Dukedom of Sussex. Little Archie, who will be introduced to the rest of his extended family the coming days, is expected to lead a normal life, far enough from the press' spotlight.

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This story has been last time updated on Wednesday, 8 May 2019. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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