Everything We Know About Harry And Meghan's Baby So Far

From clues to what the baby might be called to it’s godparents, here’s what we know so far …

Sussex Royal took to their Instagram account to confirm details of the birth: ‘The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their firstborn child in the early morning on May 6th, 2019’ – 5.26am to be exact.

It was also revealed on their Instagram account that the baby is a boy.

They added: ‘The Duchess and baby are both healthy and well.’

Before the baby was born, Serena Williams, 37, may have let slip its sex in an interview with E! News. Royal fans were convinced she was going to have a baby girl, but have now been proved wrong!

Baby Sussex was born weighing 7lbs 3oz.

After the baby had met the Queen, it was announced his name is Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

At school, Prince George is known as George Cambridge, so this baby is expected to go by the surname Sussex.

Harry and Meghan appeared with their baby within the grounds of Windsor Castle.

The royal baby is seventh in line to the throne.

Royal tradition says the baby will be christened within a few weeks.

It won’t be a surprise if the baby ends up with A-listers and aristocrats for godparents seeing as their parents’ close friends include Serena Williams, 37, and 57-year-old George and Amal Clooney, 41.

The Queen got to know about the new arrival first.

The Queen has legal custody of all her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren, which means that Harry and Meghan will need to ask the Queen on matters including upbringing, travel and education.

Little baby Sussex is a Taurus!

Harry and Meghan moved to Frogmore House earlier this year, in the grounds of Windsor Castle.

Every royal couple has more than one official residence. Meghan and Harry currently rent a Grade II listed farmhouse in the Cotswolds.

Well, the baby does have an American mum and British dad…

According to Vanity Fair, Harry and Meghan ‘will rely on the help of Meghan’s mother,’ Doria Ragland, 62.

According to Vanity Fair, the nursery has a monochrome colour scheme of greys and whites, painted with vegan paint.

In October 2018, Kensington Palace broke the news that the Duchess was expecting on Instagram and Twitter. This was the photo they used to say: ‘Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby.’

Will Harry and Meghan keep calling their baby ‘our little bump’ now it’s been born?

In February 2019, Meghan flew to New York City to celebrate her baby’s upcoming birth with her friends.

Amal Clooney and Oprah’s best friend, Gayle King, were among the guests.

It’s been reported Meghan has hired a doula to help her welcome her royal baby into the world.

The woman who is rumoured to have supported Meghan when she gave birth is Lauren Mishcon, who’s been a doula in London since 2008.

Meghan reportedly wanted a home birth in Windsor, but had to be rushed to Portland private hospital for her labour.

Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, and Prince George and all first cousins to the new baby.

We know about the baby’s paternal cousins, but what about maternal?

Meghan’s half-sister, Samantha Grant, has three adult children and her half-brother, Thomas Markle Junior, also has two adult children, who will all technically be the new royal baby’s cousins.

The royal christening gown has been worn by every one of the royal babies. The original gown was worn by 62 of them over the course of 163 years – including Prince Harry.

The original gown is now too fragile to wear, so a replica has been made.

Meghan and Harry were given loads of gifts for their unborn baby. One of these gifts was book Peepo! by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.

With friends like celebrity parents Robbie and Ayda Williams, George and Amal Clooney, and Serena Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, there’s no doubt the baby will be playing with their star-studded friends.

Heirs to the throne used to be home-schooled by private tutors, but this tradition stopped when the Queen had children.

New dad Harry attended Wetherby Preparatory School in London, then Ludgrove School in Berkshire, before going on to Eton College.

On 5 April, Meghan and Harry issued a statement, saying:

‘In lieu of sending gifts, the couple have long planned to encourage members of the public to make donations to select charities for children and parents in need. If you already made a donation, the couple send you their greatest thanks. If you are thinking about it, they ask that you kindly consider the following organisations they’ve selected, which we will highlight here over the next few days:

@thelunchboxfund
@littlevillagehq
@wellchild
@baby2baby‘

As of Thursday 11 April The Times has reported that Meghan is planning a home birth.