Update (May 6, 2019): Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is a mother! The duchess went into labor early Monday morning with husband Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex at her side, the palace announced on Monday afternoon local time.
Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex was safely delivered of a son at 0526hrs.
The baby weighs 7lbs 3oz and The Duke of Sussex was present for the birth.
Read the full announcement here: https://t.co/RCUFjQG8pe— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2019
This marks the first child for both Harry and Meghan, who tied the knot nearly a year ago at Windsor Castle in the United Kingdom. Speaking with reporters following the announcement, the Duke was nothing short of ecstatic about the arrival of his newborn son.
Prince Harry spoke to the press just after the #royalbaby's birth: "It’s been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined." https://t.co/7TQEa5VJxr
pic.twitter.com/JxqeSVd45L— CNN International (@cnni) May 6, 2019
"It was amazing," the new dad said. "As every father and parent will ever say your baby is absolutely amazing. I’m just over the moon.”
Prince Harry added they are still pondering what to name their new bundle of joy. However, Prince Harry did tell reporters he, Meghan and their new son will make their debut as a family in “probably two days time,” where a name will be revealed to the public.
According to People, the child will be seventh in line to the throne, following Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Prince Harry.
Congratulations, Harry and Meghan!
Original: Well, y'all, cousin Meghan Markle has officially secured her royal lineage bag. A statement from Kensington Palace announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting a baby.
The collective excitement over Sunday's news has been more than apparent. The little one is expected to be here in spring 2019.
Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019. pic.twitter.com/Ut9C0RagLk
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 15, 2018
Congratulations to the Duchess of Sussex and her hubby, Prince Harry, have been overflowing. CNN reports that the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are all "delighted for the couple." Markle's mother, Doria Ragland, is also reported to be "very happy about this lovely news" as she eagerly awaits the arrival of her first grandchild.
The news comes only five months after the couple tied the knot, with the Duchess now being past the 12-week mark. The child will be seventh in line to the throne following Prince Charles, Prince William, his three children and Prince Harry. Whether the royal baby will ever sit on the thrown doesn't stop the masses from being hype AF about the news.
Meghan Markle is pregnant already? pic.twitter.com/ASbD71MUOW
— aikeji (@AikaG) October 15, 2018
OMG, Congratulations!!!! to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. SHE'S PREGNANT!!!!????????????????#meghanmarkle
#duchessofsussex
#sussexsquad
pic.twitter.com/s8x2329SeV— DatTriniGyl (@DaTriniGyl) October 15, 2018
MEGHAN MARKLE’S PREGNANT!!!!!
HARRY AND MEGHAN ARE HAVING A BABY pic.twitter.com/OI59S4UNCl
— yuright yokay? (@kingkyliann) October 15, 2018
Woke up out of a dead sleep exactly one (1) minute before receiving a news alert that Meghan Markle is pregnant… her mind… she is so powerful. pic.twitter.com/0rZP26AuoO
— mikasa (@mikasa22) October 15, 2018
Meghan Markle is here getting married and pregnant with her first child at age 37 and you at age 27 think you need to settle for just about anything because you are 'old'.
— Princess Consuela Bananahammock ???? (@___Dahlia____) October 15, 2018
The couple is currently in Australia for their first overseas tour as man and wife. While most of the trip will be spent in Australia, the duo will be stopping by Tonga and Fiji where there has been some worry over the possible transmission of the Zika Virus — an infection that causes congenital disabilities. At the time, no changes have been made to the couple's tour schedule despite both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the UK Foreign Office advising pregnant women to postpone travel to areas where there is a risk of Zika infection.
Just know that we are wishing for a happy and healthy pregnancy. Congratulations!
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