The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shown their new baby boy to the world for the first time.
Born two days ago, Harry and Meghan could not hide their delight as they posed for pictures with their new son at a press photocall today at St George’s Hall in Windsor Castle.
The duchess said: “It’s magic, it’s pretty amazing. I have the two best guys in the world so I’m really happy.”
As her husband held their son, Meghan added: “He has the sweetest temperament, he’s really calm.
As they both laughed, Harry said: “I don’t know who he gets that from.”
Meghan added: “He’s just been the dream so it’s been a special couple of days.”
The American former actress gave birth to the overdue 7lb 3oz boy on Monday at 5.26am.
The baby, whose name has not yet been announced, is seventh in line to the throne and the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh’s eighth great-grandchild and the Prince of Wales’s fourth grandchild.
Spencer or Alexander are the current favourites for names.
It’s not yet known whether he will adopt the title HRH, which must be bestowed by the Queen.
It is likely he will be an earl, possibly Earl of Dumbarton.
The Duke of Cambridge has given his congratulations over the birth and welcomed his brother to “the sleep deprivation society that is parenting.”
Asked who the baby takes after, Meghan said: “We’re still trying to figure that out.”
Baby Sussex was sleeping soundly, wrapped in a white blanket and wearing a delicate white knitted hat.
Asked how he was finding parenting, Harry said: “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.”
Harry said they were looking forward to spending some “precious times with him as he slowly, slowly starts to grow up.”
Asked about going to see the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, Meghan said: “We just bumped into the duke as we were walking by, which was so nice.
“So it’ll be a nice moment to introduce the baby to more family, and my mum’s with us as well.”
Harry added: “Another great-grandchild.”
Later, asked to show more of their son’s face to the cameras, Meghan laughed as Harry joked: “He’s already got a little bit of facial hair as well, wonderful.”
Meghan added: “Thank you everybody for all the well wishes and kindness, it just means so much.”
Harry and Meghan are set to introduce their baby to the Queen, joined by Philip, in the castle’s private apartments as well as grandmother Doria Ragland, who has flown into the UK from Los Angeles.
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