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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry name baby boy Archie

Updated on: 09 May,2019 08:00 AM IST  | 
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The announcement came after the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were introduced to their eighth and newest great-grandchild

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry name baby boy Archie

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with baby boy. Pic/AP

London: Ending months of widespread speculation, Britain’s Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle on Wednesday named their newborn son Archie, the seventh in line to the British throne.


The announcement came after the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh were introduced to their eighth and newest great-grandchild.


“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are pleased to announce they have named their first born child: Archie Harrison Mountbatten- Windsor,” the royal couple announced on their official Instagram account.


Earlier, speaking in St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle as Prince Harry cradled their two- day- old child, Markel, 37, said of the baby, “He has the sweetest temperament, he’s really calm. He’s been the dream”. 

Also read: Priyanka Chopra congratulates Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on their first baby

Kensington Palace also posted on Instagram.

 
 
 
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted with the news of the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son today, and look forward to meeting the latest addition to the family. #Repost @sussexroyal ãu00c2u0083»ãu00c2u0083»ãu00c2u0083» 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.

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Meghan, Prince Harry name baby boy Archie ‘He has the sweetest temperament, he’s really calm. He’s been the dream’ Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. 

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