One of the most anticipated moments of the year has finally arrived! Meghan Markle just gave birth to a boy! The Dukes of Sussex have announced the news through their Instagram account. " We are pleased to announce that their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have welcomed their first-born son at dawn on 6 May 2019. Their Royal Highnesses' son weighs 3,311 kilograms. The Duchess and baby are healthy and OK, and the couple thank members of the public for their shared enthusiasm and support during this very special time in their lives. More details will be shared in the coming days, "we read below the post.
Meghan wanted to give birth at home, but the # BabySussex delay has disrupted her plans and she has had to welcome her first child in a hospital. The name of the little boy is still unknown and will probably be announced in a few days, according to tradition.
The baby will occupy the seventh place in the line of succession to the throne. He will be behind his grandfather, Prince Charles, his uncle Guillermo and his cousins Jorge, Carlota and Luis, as well as his own father, Prince Harry. But unlike his cousins, the baby will not be a prince. According to protocol experts, the boy will be known as the Earl of Dumbarton and will be treated as Lord, due to a decree issued by King George V in 1917 that stipulates that only the King's children, his grandchildren and the first-born of the The eldest grandchild may carry the title of Royal Highness.
Prince Harry has already made his first public appearance as a father. " I am very excited to announce that Meghan and I have had a child. It was this morning, it is a very healthy child. Mother and child are perfectly well. How any woman manages to do what they do is something that goes beyond understandable. We are very happy and absolutely delighted with the love and support, it has been wonderful, "said Prince Harry in a statement outside the couple's family residence, Frogmore Cottage (London).
