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

prince harry and duchess meghan

Meghan Markle gave birth to a boy

Meghan Markle gave birth to a child who revolutionized social networks

Baby Sussex, seventh in line to the throne, was born at 5:26 am this morning weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces, more than a week late.

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

Meghan Markle went into labor early this morning.
She gave birth to a 7-pound, 3-ounce baby boy at 5:26 a.m.
A beaming Prince Harry told the world “it’s something to die for”
Mum and her new baby at Frogmore Cottage with Harry and Grandma 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 in the new addition.

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

Charles Spencer, brother of Diana, Princess of Wales and uncle of Harry, posted his congratulations on Twitter.

He wrote: “Very good news today, many many congratulations!”