The Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a boy, the Duke of Sussex has announced.

This article was last updated on April 16, 2022

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Harry says he and Meghan are "absolutely thrilled"

The baby boy 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 Prince Harry.

"Their Royal Highnesses’ son weighs 7lbs. 3oz and  is the Queen's eighth great-grandchild."

Speaking after the birth, Harry added the child had been "a little overdue" and that he planned to make another announcement in two days' time "so everyone can see the baby".

Asked what it was like to be present for the birth, he laughed and said: "I haven't been at many births. This is definitely my first birth. It was amazing, absolutely incredible, and, as I said, I'm so incredibly proud of my wife.

"As every father and parent will ever say, you know, your baby is absolutely amazing, but this little thing is absolutely to-die-for, so I'm just over the moon."

He added: "It's been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined.

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

The baby is a dual citizen, having automatically acquired US citizenship, via Meghan, at birth.