Archie's here!
Thursday, 09 May 2019
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor was born at 05:26 on Monday 6th May. He is the first child of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and is seventh in line to the throne.
Archie weighed 7lb 3oz and The Duke of Sussex was present for the birth.
The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Earl Spencer were informed and delighted with the news of Archie’s birth.
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall said they were looking forward to meeting the baby when they returned from their Royal Visit to Germany.
And The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge said they were absolutely thrilled.
A notice of birth has gone on display on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace following the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Sussexes’ son. pic.twitter.com/bKMZCtXHOq
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) May 6, 2019
"We're absolutely thrilled - welcome to the Sleep Deprivation Society!" — The Duke of Cambridge on his and The Duchess's delight at the birth of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son pic.twitter.com/3sTvDL14Cr
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) May 7, 2019