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He's Here! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Debut Their Baby Boy

The royal couple has just chosen a name!
He’s Here! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Debut Their Baby Boy
By Jasmine Grant · Updated December 6, 2020

Two days after giving birth, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, revealed their baby boy to the public for the first time. World – meet Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.


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Today The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to share their first public moment as a family. They are so incredibly grateful for the warm wishes and support they’ve received from everyone around the world, since welcoming their son two days ago. Photo cred: Chris Allerton ©️SussexRoyal

A post shared by The Duke and Duchess of Sussex (@sussexroyal) on May 8, 2019 at 6:34am PDT

Mom and Dad spoke to press outside Windsor Castle while cradling their precious newborn. Baby Sussex slept peacefully as his parents gushed over the new addition to the family. ‘I have the two best guys in the world so I’m really happy,” Markle said. “He has the sweetest temperament, he’s really calm.”

Prince Harry looked thrilled to be Dad as he joked to the crowd. “He’s already got a bit of facial hair as well.” He also’s noticing that the baby’s looks have been “changing every day.”

He’s Here! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Debut Their Baby Boy
WINDSOR, ENGLAND – MAY 08: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose with their newborn son during a photocall in St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle on May 8, 2019 in Windsor, England. The Duchess of Sussex gave birth at 05:26 on Monday 06 May, 2019. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

“Parenting is amazing. It’s only been, what? Two and a half days, three days? But we’re just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy. We’re looking forward to spending precious times with him as he slowly, slowly starts to grow up,” Prince Harry said.

He’s Here! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Debut Their Baby Boy
WINDSOR, ENGLAND – MAY 08: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose with their newborn son during a photocall in St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle on May 8, 2019 in Windsor, England. The Duchess of Sussex gave birth at 05:26 on Monday 06 May, 2019. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski – WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Did you know Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s baby announcement shattered a record? The Guinness World Records announced that the Duke and Duchess hit 1 million followers in record time: 5 hours, 45 minutes. Go ahead, baby Sussex!

BREAKING: Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle present their baby boy! "It's magic. It's pretty amazing and I mean I have the two best guys in the world so I'm really happy," Meghan says. https://t.co/VmGCp53JO6 #BabySussex pic.twitter.com/xTT65bKTBt

— Good Morning America (@GMA) May 8, 2019

Congrats again to the royal family!

TOPICS:  Meghan Markle Prince Harry royal baby
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