Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are officially parents.
Just weeks ahead of their first wedding anniversary, the
couple has welcomed their first child, a baby boy. The couple confirmed the
news on social media, noting that the new arrival weighs 7 lbs., 3 oz.
“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,” the birth announcement said.
“More details will be shared in the forthcoming days.”
A visibly overjoyed Prince Harry also spoke to the press
about becoming a father, saying he was “incredibly proud” of Meghan, who, along
with their son, is doing “incredibly well.”
On April 11, palace officials revealed that the new parents
would wait to announce the birth to allow themselves the “opportunity to
celebrate privately as a family.”
Now that the proverbial cat is out of the bag, here’s everything
we know about the royal baby.
The birth
The 37-year-old duchess went into labor in the early hours
of Monday, May 6 and her husband was by her side. Prince Harry confirmed that
the baby was overdue.
Family members were informed of the new arrival — which
happened at 5:26 a.m GMT — and family members including the Queen, the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge, the Prince of Wales and more were informed shortly
thereafter and are “delighted with the news.” Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland,
is with the new parents and her grandson at their home, Frogmore Cottage in
Windsor.
The duchess was rumored to be hiring a doula to guide her
through labor, with some reports suggesting that the former wellness and lifestyle
blogger was keen to try hypnobirthing or even home birth. Exact details of the
labor and delivery have not been revealed.
The name
Royal-watchers may have to draw on their patience, as it
could be a few days before the royal baby’s name is formally announced. Case in
point: Cousin Prince Louis was born last April on a Monday, but it wasn’t until
that Friday that his name was made public.
Speaking to the press, Prince Harry said that he and Meghan
are still in the process of choosing a name.
The British public is banking on the name being a
traditional one that honors a family member, such as Arthur or James. The
baby’s official last name is Mountbatten-Windsor.
The title
Barring any intervention from the queen, the royal baby’s
title will be lord rather than prince. The baby is now seventh in line to the
throne.
The first appearance
Meghan reportedly won’t follow her sister-in-law’s lead by
emerging from the hospital just hours later with a fresh blow-out and high
heels. After Kate was criticized in some corners for presenting an unrealistic
image of new motherhood, it’s expected that Meghan will opt for a less public,
more natural post-baby debut.
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