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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s first night with Baby Sussex was ‘peaceful and emotional’

MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry spent a "peaceful and emotional" first night with their new baby boy at Frogmore Cottage, royal insiders have claimed.

The new parents welcomed Baby Sussex at dawn yesterday - and are already settling into life as a mum and dad.

 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry spent their first night as a family at Frogmore Cottage
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry spent their first night as a family at Frogmore CottageCredit: Getty - Pool
 Meghan and Harry had wanted the birth at their home of Frogmore Cottage
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Meghan and Harry had wanted the birth at their home of Frogmore CottageCredit: Alamy

And while the nation is eagerly awaiting photos of the newborn - expected to come as early as tomorrow - the family have made the most of spending quality time together.

Royal commentator Omid Scobie said: "It will be a quiet day in terms of announcements but tomorrow’s photo call is not far away.

"Until then, Harry and Meghan are quietly enjoying private time at Frogmore Cottage with their new son.

"I’m told their first night as a family of three was peaceful and emotional."


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It comes after Meghan, 37, had her dreams of a home birth dashed as she was forced to make a secret hospital dash for the delivery.

The couple had hoped to welcome their baby at Frogmore Cottage but Meghan instead had to be driven to the exclusive Portland private hospital in central London by Harry and their Scotland Yard security team.

Sources said the operation to get Meghan - who was a week overdue - to the clinic was so secret that even senior royals weren’t told.

Within hours of the dawn birth, the couple were back at Frogmore where Harry, 34, gave an impromptu press conference to break the news to the world.

The beaming dad couldn't stop gushing as he announced Meghan had given birth to a "very healthy baby boy".

Speaking from Windsor, 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."

Prince Harry said they were still thinking about names but would show off their baby to the world in two days' time.

The Duke of Sussex, who was present for the birth, added: "I'm so incredibly proud of my wife.

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

Prince Harry

"And as every father and parent would say, your baby is absolutely amazing.

"But this little thing is absolutely to die for so I'm absolutely over the moon.

He later joked how he'd only had "about two hours' sleep".

Now, the wait is on for the couple to name their baby.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announce the birth of a baby boy weighing 7lb 3oz

What will Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's baby be named?

  • Alexander - 4/1 Meghan and Harry could name their child Alexander as a tribute to Prince Philip's grandfather who was Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg. It is also the middle name of his first cousin Prince George.
  • Arthur - 5/1 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex may pick Arthur because the name has an impressive heritage. Queen Victoria's son, Prince Arthur, is the last royal to have that name and before that was King Henry VIII's younger brother.
  • James - 6/1 This name was popular in the past for kings as King James VI and I was the King of Scotland and the King of England and Ireland. It could be a nod to Meghan's Irish roots.
  • Spencer - 9/1 This moniker is maiden name of Princess Diana before she was given the title Princess of Wales. She was previously known as Diana Frances Spencer and it would a touching tribute or Prince Harry's late mother.
  • Albert - 10/1 The royal couple could name their first child after Queen Victoria's beloved husband. The Prince Consort helped to develop Britain's constitutional monarchy.
  • Phillip - 11/1 This new royal would share a name with the Duke of Edinburgh.Prince Harry naming his son Philip could be a way to pay tribute to his grandfather.
  • Gregory - 14/1 A surprising top-10 selection, this name has only appeared since the gender of the baby was revealed.
  • Oliver - 16/1 Olivia had been a popular choice for the bookies until the baby's gender was revealed. Now the male version is looking more likely.
  • Edward - 20/1 The Earl of Wessex is the third son of the Queen and Prince Harry's uncle. The couple could name their son Edward in nod to the royal.
  • Grey - 20/1 Perhaps a nod to celebrities choosing unusual names for their children, the bookies seem to think former-actress Meghan with opt for this strange name for her son.
  • Henry - 20/1 One of the royal family's most famous relatives was King Henry VIII. Meghan and Harry may pay tribute to this king who is remembered for having six wives.
  • Noah - 20/1 This biblical name meaning 'rest' or 'comfort' is another surprising entry to have its odds slashed following the baby's birth.
  • Charles - 25/1 Prince Harry may name his first son after his father - the Prince of Wales. Prince Charles is first in line for the throne.

A framed notice of birth has gone on display on a ceremonial easel on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace.

Meghan's mum Doria Ragland, who is said to be "overjoyed" by the arrival of her first grandchild, is currently staying with the couple.

The 62-year-old is said to have landed in Britain last month well before Meghan was due to give birth.

 Prince Harry shared the news of his son yesterday
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Prince Harry shared the news of his son yesterdayCredit: PA:Press Association
 Meghan Markle is understood to have been a week overdue
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Meghan Markle is understood to have been a week overdueCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Meghan was taken to Portland Hospital, central London on Sunday night
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Meghan was taken to Portland Hospital, central London on Sunday nightCredit: Alamy
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