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Welcome To The World, Baby Sussex! See The First Pics Of Meghan Markle & Prince Harry’s New Baby

May 8, 2019

Welcome to the world, Baby Sussex! Meghan Markle & Prince Harry’s royal bub was officially unveiled to the world today at a photo call which was held at Windsor Castle. He was cradled by proud dad Harry, as new mum Meghan couldn’t stop smiling beside them.

See the adorable photo of the trio below:

 

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Their first public appearance was highly anticipated after it was announced Meghan and Harry had welcomed their son on Monday, May 6th. Determined to do things their way and avoid an overwhelming crowd, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex positively glowed as they debuted their bub to a group of small, select media outlets.

Here’s a closer look at the new arrival:

 

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Dressed in a stunning white button up Givenchy dress and Manolo Blahnik heels, new mum Meghan looked simply radiant. Meanwhile, the new royal baby was swaddled in a white blanket looking peaceful and calm – too cute!

“It’s magic, it’s pretty amazing. I have the two best guys in the world so I’m really happy,” says Meghan, who also revealed that baby Sussex “the sweetest temperament” and is “really calm”.

 

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After their first family photo shoot wrapped up, Meghan and Harry departed the historical grounds with Baby Sussex, and it’s expected they’ll return to their new home of Frogmore Cottage in Windsor. It’s believed Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland is staying with the couple to help out with their precious new bundle.

The young royal was born on 6 May, 12.26 pm Singapore time, and weighed about 3.2 kg, according to the official statement on the royal couple’s Instagram account:

 

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The announcement read, “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.”

New dad Prince Harry, who was by his wife’s side during the birth, stepped out to confirm the happy news at an impromptu media call. “It’s been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined,” he says. He also reveals that they’re “still thinking about names” for baby Sussex, who will be seventh in line to the throne.

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Buckingham Palace confirmed that the Duchess of Sussex went into labour early Monday morning (UK time):

The Duchess of Sussex went into labour in the early hours of this morning.
The Duke of Sussex was by Her Royal Highnesses’ side. An announcement will be made soon.https://t.co/hFq0te2Owe

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2019


As we all know, Meghan’s not exactly one to follow royal tradition, so we didn’t expect to see her pop out of the hospital with hair and makeup on point mere hours after giving birth, a la Duchess Kate. Here’s a look at all the ways that Meghan & Harry’s bundle of joy is making royal history:

READ MORE:
The BIG Change Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Made Just Days Before Baby Sussex’s Birth
What Names Are Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Considering For Baby Sussex?
The Surprising Differences Between Meghan Markle & Kate Middleton’s Royal Baby Announcements

This story was updated on 8 May, 2019 for accuracy.
Text: www.bauersyndication.com.au / Additional reporting: Elizabeth Liew

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Welcome To The World, Baby Sussex! See The First Pics Of Meghan Markle & Prince Harry's New Baby
The first biracial heir in over 200 years
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Meghan first broke tradition as the first American mixed-race royal when she married Prince Harry in 2018. The duchess was born to an African-American mother and Caucasian father. So as the couple’s family grows, their children will continue to make history. In a 2015 essay for Elle magazine, the Duchess of Sussex wrote that she has come to “embrace” her mixed heritage, and hopes to “voice my pride in being a strong, confident mixed-race woman”.

The last mixed-race royal was Queen Charlotte in the 1800s who had 15 children.

The birth location
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For decades, royal mums from Princess Diana to Duchess Catherine have chosen to deliver at the ultra-luxe Lindo Wing maternity ward of London’s St. Mary’s Hospital. The hospital is well-equipped for a royal birth and “unmatched” when it comes to offering privacy, security and top-notch amenities and service (we hear a single night’s stay can cost around S$10,000!)

Earlier reports speculated that Meghan might do like Queen Elizabeth II and give birth right at home, given Meghan’s love for yoga, homeopathy and all things natural. However, various sources have reported that Meghan gave birth at the Portland Hospital in London, a private maternity hospital where other famous mums like Victoria Beckham have given birth at.

Dual citizenship
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Baby Sussex is the first British royal ever to meet the criteria for US citizenship. This includes having an American parent who has been living in the US for at least five years before the baby’s birth, which Meghan obviously has done. (Although Buckingham Palace states that Meghan will become a British citizen, the duchess currently still holds an American passport.) This is HUGE news, as American ancestry is practically unheard of in the British royal family. In fact, Queen Elizabeth II’s granduncle Edward VIII abdicated the throne in order to marry an American divorcee Wallis Simpson. The fact that Prince Harry got to successfully marry Meghan (also an American divorcee), is unprecedented.

The nanny
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It’s a decades-old tradition used by countless generations of royals, most recently Kate and William, who hired ­Spaniard Maria Teresa Borrallo to help raise their three young tots as the future King and Queen Consort juggle parenthood with their royal duties. But Meghan is throwing a bit of a spanner in the works now as it’s been revealed she has some very different ideas when it comes to nannying.

The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly on the hunt for an American nanny – proving her origins are still extremely important to the former Hollywood actress.

A source told The Mirror: “Meghan and Harry have clear ideas on how to bring up their ­children. Meghan was clear in telling recruiters she favours an American over a Brit and wants them to feel part of the family rather than a uniformed member of staff.”

What’s more, they revealed Meghan is also looking to break another tradition in the process by searching for a male nanny. It is understood the potential candidates for the role will be interviewed by Meghan and Harry themselves.

So what does it take for one to be a royal nanny? Well, it seems there’s a few prerequisites. The recruitment agency enlisted by the Sussexes reportedly specialises in providing “bilingual childminders as well as Norland [College] nannies,” according to The Mirror. And to narrow down the options even further, it is understood only a handful of men have attended Norland, a popular childcare training and education institution, with only two graduating last year.

The home
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Now that Meghan and Harry have moved into their newly-renovated Windsor home, Frogmore Cottage, they’ll reportedly be raising their first born there. It will be the first royal baby to live in the countryside which was gifted to the couple by Queen Elizabeth II in 2018 and will be the Sussexes primary residence. It seems to be the perfect place for the family to have some privacy, as it’s situated in the quiet countryside, about an hour away from the bustling city.

The cottage reportedly boasts a refurbished nursery with a modern white and grey colour palette!

The title (or lack thereof)
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The royal baby will be seventh in line to the British throne, but it doesn’t automatically mean he or she will be a prince or princess. According to traditional royal rules, only the eldest grandson (Prince George) of the heir apparent (Prince Charles) get receive that privilege, although the Queen extended it to Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as well.

Harry and Meghan’s child will instead probably go by Lord or Lady Windsor, or have no title at all.

The godparents
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When it comes to choosing godparents, royals tend to look to other royal members to fill the role. However, the possibility that Meghan may call on some of the closest American friends and Hollywood celebrities to take up the mantle cannot be overlooked. From her stylist and BFF Jessica Mulroney to her close friends Serena Williams and Daniel Martin, and even her Suits castmates, the new royal baby has a long list of godparent contenders.

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