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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their baby son

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The royal couple shared the happy news on May 6 via@SussexRoyal, their Instagram account that they launched on April 2.

In the caption, the proud parents wrote: “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.

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Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor

The couple also used their Instagram account to announce the name of their newborn son and share a photo of him meeting his paternal great-grandparents and getting and adoring gaze from maternal grandmother Doria Raglund.

“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are pleased to announce they have named their first born child:

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor

This afternoon Their Royal Highnesses introduced Her Majesty The Queen to her eighth great-grandchild at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duchess’ mother were also present for this special occasion.”

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His Paternal Grandparents Will Meet Him Soon

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Wednesday morning,a fan shared the new photos of the family of three with Camilla, who replied, “Thank you for showing this to me!"

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their baby son

05of 12Meghan Markle Is Loving First-Time MotherhoodPress Association via APMeghan was glowing as she stood beside Harry, who held their newborn son in his arms.Asked what it’s like being a new mom, Meghan said: “It’s magic. It’s pretty amazing. I have the best two guys in the world, so I’m really happy.”

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Meghan Markle Is Loving First-Time Motherhood

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their baby son

Meghan was glowing as she stood beside Harry, who held their newborn son in his arms.

Asked what it’s like being a new mom, Meghan said: “It’s magic. It’s pretty amazing. I have the best two guys in the world, so I’m really happy.”

06of 12’He’s Just Been a Dream’Press Association via APPrince HarryandMeghan Markle‘s son may be just a couple of days old, but he’s already showing off parts of his personality.“He has the sweetest temperament,” the proud new mom shared about her son. “He’s really calm.”Harry then quipped, “I don’t know where he gets that from!”“He’s just been a dream. It’s been a special couple of days,” Meghan added.

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‘He’s Just Been a Dream’

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Prince HarryandMeghan Markle‘s son may be just a couple of days old, but he’s already showing off parts of his personality.

“He has the sweetest temperament,” the proud new mom shared about her son. “He’s really calm.”

Harry then quipped, “I don’t know where he gets that from!”

“He’s just been a dream. It’s been a special couple of days,” Meghan added.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their baby son

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Archie Will Not Have a Royal Title

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Unlike his royal cousins,Archie will not receive a royal title or a courtesy title,a royal source confirms.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their baby son

Though Meghan and Harryhave decided to forgo a royal title for their son, Archiewill be the seventh in line of successionafterPrince Charles,Prince William,Prince George,Princess Charlotte,Prince Louisand Harry.

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Meghan’s Choice of Designer for the Big Debut

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According to theBusiness of Fashion,Wales Bonner was born in southeast London to a Jamaican father and English mother. “Wales Bonner uses her mixed-race heritage as a key reference in her collections,” says the fashion site.

She also wore ameaningful Jennifer Meyer necklacewith three turquoise stones and tan suede pumps.

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Archie’s Fashion Details

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their baby son

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source: people.com