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ROYAL fans have flocked to Windsor Castle to toast the birth of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's baby boy.

Jubilant well-wishers sprayed champagne as they eagerly wait to catch their first glimpse of Baby Sussex.

Royal super fan John Loughery pops the cork on a bottle of champagne near Windsor CastleCredit: AFP or licensors

John showing his support for the royal couple with union jack flags and balloonsCredit: AFP or licensors

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their 7lbs 3oz son at 5.26am this morning.

Speaking from Windsor, the Duke of Sussex said: "I'm very excited to announce that Meghan and myself had a baby boy this morning, a very healthy baby boy."

A beaming Harry said: "It's been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined.

"How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension. But we're both absolutely thrilled.

"We're both absolutely thrilled and so grateful for all the love and support from everybody out there, it's been amazing, so we just wanted to share this with everybody."

Meghan Markle went into labour early this morning.
She gave birth to a baby boy weighing 7lbs 3oz at 5.26am
Beaming Prince Harry told the world "the little thing is to die for"
Mum and new baby at Frogmore Cottage with Harry and gran Doria
For the latest on the royal birth, read our live blog

The royal couple announced they were having a baby on October 15, 2018 - five months after they wed and following weeks of speculation.

In keeping with tradition, the name of the newest member of the Royal Family will be announced in the coming days after the Queen has been told.

A man dressed as a town crier welcomes the news outside Windsor CastleCredit: PA:Press Association

The crier rings his bell as tourists capture the moment on their phonesCredit: PA:Press Association

The champagne is flowing outside Windsor CastleCredit: Reuters

Meghan Markle gave birth to a 'very healthy' boyCredit: Reuters

Another fan celebrates with baby balloonsCredit: AFP or licensors

The celebrations were well and truly underway in Windsor todayCredit: AFP or licensors

Fans displayed banners on the streets of WindsorCredit: Doug Seeburg - The Sun

People gather in Windsor as news of the new royal baby was announced todayCredit: Doug Seeburg - The Sun

A delighted Prince Harry announces the birth of his sonCredit: PA:Press Association

Beaming Harry said: 'I'm very excited to announce that Meghan and myself had a baby boy this morning, a very healthy baby boy'Credit: PA:Press Association

He told reporters he was proud of his wifeCredit: PA:Press Association

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their 7lbs 3oz son at 5.26am this morningCredit: Getty - Contributor

Members of staff set up an official notice on an easel at the gates of Buckingham PalaceCredit: AFP or licensors

Fans line the streets of Windsor to celebrate the good newsCredit: Sky News

An 'It's a Baby Boy' banner is illuminated on the BT Tower in LondonCredit: AFP or licensors

In Windsor, fans lined streets decked in union jack flags and banners as they celebrated the new royal addition.

People have been photographed popping champagne corks to toast the happy news.

I'm very excited to announce that Meghan and myself had a baby boy this morning, a very healthy baby boy
Prince Harry

Fans also took to social media to send warm wishes to Meghan and Harry.

Prime Minister Theresa May congratulated the royal couple on Twitter, posting: "Congratulations to the Duke and duchess of Sussex on the arrival of their baby boy. Wishing you all the best at this happy time."

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn also tweeted: "Congratulations to Meghan and Harry on the birth of their baby. I hope they are doing well."