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​Harry And Meghan Name Their Son Archie

​Harry And Meghan Name Their Son Archie

He was born on Monday 6 May at 5.26am, weighing 7lb 3oz

Jess Hardiman

Jess Hardiman

Harry and Meghan have announced the name of their son is Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

A photo of the Queen and Prince Philip meeting baby Archie was posted on the couple's official Instagram profile, with a caption that read: "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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Archie, who is the couple's first child, was born on Monday 6 May at 5.26am, weighing 7lb 3oz.

Earlier today, Harry, Meghan and Archie made their first appearance as a family.

The proud parents walked out with their child, who was wrapped up in a white shawl, with Meghan telling the world: "He has the sweetest temperament, he's really calm. He's been the dream."

Harry chipped in, joking: "I don't know who he gets that from."

The couple were asked how their first few days as parents had been, to which Meghan responded: "It's magic, it's pretty amazing.

"I have the two best guys in the world so I'm really happy."

The happy family together.
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Harry then added: "It's great. Parenting is amazing.

"It's only been two and a half days, three days, but we're just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy."

So which parent does the baby boy resemble the most? It's pretty hard to see for sure while he's all wrapped up in that blanket.

"Everyone says that babies change so much over two weeks," Harry said.

"We're basically monitoring how the changing process happens over this next month really. But his looks are changing every single day, so who knows."

Of course, while we were told the sex and weight of the baby, as suspected, we would have to wait a little longer to find out the name.

Following the birth, Harry told press that he and Meghan were 'still thinking about names', saying: "The baby's a little bit overdue, so we've had a little bit of time to think about it, but that's the next bit.

"We will be seeing you guys in two days' time as planned, as a family, to share it with you guys so everyone can see the baby."

Bookies' favourites included Alexander, Spencer, Arthur, James and Philip, with Oddschecker spokesperson George Elek saying: "It comes as something of a surprise to see the traditional names such as Alexander and James being amongst the favourites given the speculation that they will choose something 'unusual'.

"Spencer therefore seems more in line, whilst paying tribute to Prince Harry's late mother."

In his statement, Harry added: "It's been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined.

"How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension.

"We're both absolutely thrilled and so grateful to all the love and support from everybody out there."

The happy news was announced on the @sussexroyal Instagram account.
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Harry and Meghan's new arrival is seventh in line to the throne, behind the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and his children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - and the Duke of Sussex.

Congratulations, Harry and Meghan!

Featured Image Credit: BBC

Topics: UK News, News, Royal Family, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle