Big news! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have officially welcomed their first child into the world. They confirmed the news via Instagram this morning.
Prince Harry and Duchess Megan Markle were wed almost a year ago.
They were married in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in a truly history-making ceremony.
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Not even six months later and the two announced their pregnancy via the Kensington Palace Twitter page.
Of course, the whole Internet was screaming and squealing with excitement that another royal baby would be welcomed into the family so soon.
Over the past seven months, royal baby watchers alike have been impatiently waiting for the baby’s birth.
Will they have a boy or girl? Will he or she be born in the morning or evening? People were dying to find out!
On May 6, 2019, it finally happened!
The wait is finally over.
If your birthday is today, you now share you birthday with a royal! Lucky you!
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are officially parents!
The world has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of their son or daughter for the last few months.
We learned that Meghan had gone into labor early on May 6th.
It wasn’t much longer that we learned she had given birth to a baby boy.
They shared the exciting news on their Instagram.
They shared that their son weighs a healthy 7lbs. 3oz.
Prince Harry seemed overjoyed while making his royal statement.
“Meghan and myself had a baby boy early this morning,” he said.
“It’s been the most amazing experience I could ever possibly imagine,” he added, with a big smile on his face.
“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 Instagram post read.
The royal couple continued to receive so many congratulatory and positive messages about the news on the post.
The couple is known to defy many royal traditions, and this moment proves no different.
We have yet to see a traditional baby photo op outside of the hospital on the steps, but I’m sure it won’t be long before we do see some first photos!
More details will follow.
In the coming days, we will see a photo of Meghan and Harry’s little one, taken during a private photography session in their home. This is likely when we will also learn the name.
Congrats to the new parents!
