Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share adorable FIRST photos of newborn son
He was born on Monday 6th May!
Author: Alex RossPublished 8th May 2019 Last updated 8th May 2019
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (The Duke and Duchess of Sussex) welcomed a baby boy into the world at 5.26pm on Monday 6th May, weighing 7lbs. 3oz.
Now, the Royal couple have released some adorable photos of their newborn son.
The lovely news of Prince Harry and Meghan's baby news news was confirmed on Monday afternoon (6th May) on their official Instagram page, with a message reading, 'We are pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their firstborn child in the early morning on May 6th, 2019. Their Royal Highnesses’ son weighs 7lbs. 3oz.
'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.
'More details will be shared in the forthcoming days'. sic
Speaking just hours after his son's birth, Prince Harry said, "As every father and parent will ever say, you know, your baby is absolutely amazing, but this little thing is absolutely to-die-for, so I'm just over the moon."
He added, "It's been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined.
"How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension."
Check out Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship timeline:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle met in London in July 2016.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share adorable FIRST photos of newborn son
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In late September 2017, it was reported that Meghan had met the Queen, prompting speculation that the relationship was getting serious.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle met in London in July 2016.
They were introduced by mutual friend Markus Anderson, who is the director of Soho House.
In October 2016, the Express became the first newspaper to publish news that Prince Harry had a new girlfriend.
On November 8th 2016, Kensington Palace released an unprecedented statement which referring to Markle as Harry's girlfriend for the first time.
In the statement, Prince Harry condemned the 'wave of abuse and harrassment' faced by Markle, saying that he was 'worried about Ms. Markle's safety and is deeply disappointed that he has not been able to protect her.'
'It is not right that a few months into a relationship with him that Ms. Markle should be subjected to such a storm,' the statement continued.
The couple were papped together for the first time in December 2016, shopping for a Christmas tree in London at the Pines and Needles store.
Later that week, they were seen on London's West End, catching a performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
In February, Prince Harry wore a his 'n' hers bracelet on the cover of Town & Country magazine, just weeks after Markle was pictured wearing the same one on Instagram.
In March 2017, Meghan joined Prince Harry in the Caribbean for the wedding of his friend's Tom 'Skippy' Inskip and Lara Hughes-Young.
It was the first time that Markle accompanied Harry to a wedding, marking another milestone occasion for the couple.
The first public event attended by the couple was the polo at Coworth Park in May 2017.
Later in May, Markle attended the party portion of Pippa Middleton's wedding to James Middelton.
Prince Harry was seen driving her to the event after the church ceremony.
The couple were photographed together the following day at the wheelchair tennis.
The couple 'broke with royal protocol' by holding hands and appearing affectionate while at the Invictus Games.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Meghan referred to Harry as her boyfriend numerous times, saying: 'We're a couple. We're in love. I'm sure there will be a time when we will have to come forward and present ourselves and have stories to tell, but I hope what people understand is that this is our time.'
In early November 2017, it was reported that Meghan Markle was leaving Suits after seven series.
Much was made of Markle's choice of outfit: ripped jeans and a white blouse called 'The Husband'.
Although Prince Harry was sat next to First Lady Melania Trump at the event, rather than his girlfriend, she was only seated a few rows behind him.
The couple made their first official public appearance in September, when Markle attended the opening of Prince Harry's Invictus Games.
In mid-November 2017, bookies suspending betting on an impending royal engagement, as speculation grew that an announcement was about to be made.
On November 27th 2017, Prince Charles announced the engagement of his younger son Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after 15 months of dating.
The couple later appeared at a photocall, with Markle wearing a white dress coat by Canadian brand Line The Label. The website has subsequently crashed.
The engagement ring, by Cleave and Company, was reportedly designed by Prince Harry himself, using two stones that belonged to Princess Diana.
When asked by waiting photographers if the proposal was romantic, Harry joked 'of course!'
The couple indulged in some PDA at the closing ceremony.
Meghan wore a maroon midi dress with a pleated chiffon skirt by one of her favourite Canadian brands Aritzia.
She teamed it with a matching burgundy biker jacket by Mackage.
Prince Harry reportedly spent time with Meghan's mother Doria while at the Games too.
Prince Harry was photographed kissing Meghan.
In late September 2017, it was reported that Meghan had met the Queen, prompting speculation that the relationship was getting serious.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle met in London in July 2016.
They were introduced by mutual friend Markus Anderson, who is the director of Soho House.
In October 2016, the Express became the first newspaper to publish news that Prince Harry had a new girlfriend.
On November 8th 2016, Kensington Palace released an unprecedented statement which referring to Markle as Harry's girlfriend for the first time.
In the statement, Prince Harry condemned the 'wave of abuse and harrassment' faced by Markle, saying that he was 'worried about Ms. Markle's safety and is deeply disappointed that he has not been able to protect her.'
'It is not right that a few months into a relationship with him that Ms. Markle should be subjected to such a storm,' the statement continued.
The couple were papped together for the first time in December 2016, shopping for a Christmas tree in London at the Pines and Needles store.
Later that week, they were seen on London's West End, catching a performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
In February, Prince Harry wore a his 'n' hers bracelet on the cover of Town & Country magazine, just weeks after Markle was pictured wearing the same one on Instagram.
In March 2017, Meghan joined Prince Harry in the Caribbean for the wedding of his friend's Tom 'Skippy' Inskip and Lara Hughes-Young.
It was the first time that Markle accompanied Harry to a wedding, marking another milestone occasion for the couple.
The first public event attended by the couple was the polo at Coworth Park in May 2017.
Later in May, Markle attended the party portion of Pippa Middleton's wedding to James Middelton.
Prince Harry was seen driving her to the event after the church ceremony.
The couple were photographed together the following day at the wheelchair tennis.
The couple 'broke with royal protocol' by holding hands and appearing affectionate while at the Invictus Games.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Meghan referred to Harry as her boyfriend numerous times, saying: 'We're a couple. We're in love. I'm sure there will be a time when we will have to come forward and present ourselves and have stories to tell, but I hope what people understand is that this is our time.'
In early November 2017, it was reported that Meghan Markle was leaving Suits after seven series.
Much was made of Markle's choice of outfit: ripped jeans and a white blouse called 'The Husband'.
Although Prince Harry was sat next to First Lady Melania Trump at the event, rather than his girlfriend, she was only seated a few rows behind him.
The couple made their first official public appearance in September, when Markle attended the opening of Prince Harry's Invictus Games.
In mid-November 2017, bookies suspending betting on an impending royal engagement, as speculation grew that an announcement was about to be made.
On November 27th 2017, Prince Charles announced the engagement of his younger son Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after 15 months of dating.
The couple later appeared at a photocall, with Markle wearing a white dress coat by Canadian brand Line The Label. The website has subsequently crashed.
The engagement ring, by Cleave and Company, was reportedly designed by Prince Harry himself, using two stones that belonged to Princess Diana.
When asked by waiting photographers if the proposal was romantic, Harry joked 'of course!'
The couple indulged in some PDA at the closing ceremony.
Meghan wore a maroon midi dress with a pleated chiffon skirt by one of her favourite Canadian brands Aritzia.
She teamed it with a matching burgundy biker jacket by Mackage.
Prince Harry reportedly spent time with Meghan's mother Doria while at the Games too.
Prince Harry was photographed kissing Meghan.
In late September 2017, it was reported that Meghan had met the Queen, prompting speculation that the relationship was getting serious.
Although it was thought that Meghan gave birth at the couple's home Frogmore Cottage, it's now being reported that the couple were actually at a private hospital in London. Despite these rumours, nothing has been confirmed by the Palace.
The couple's new arrival is immediately seventh in line to the British throne, behind Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and then Prince Harry.
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