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Prince Harry and his wife Meghan showed off their newborn son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, saying the arrival of their "little bundle of joy" was magic.
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Tightly cradling his son Archie, wrapped in a white shawl and wearing a hat, Harry and Meghan appeared before a small group of media at St George's Hall in Windsor castle where they held their wedding reception just under a year ago.
She said the boy, the seventh-in-line to the British throne who has not yet been publicly named, was calm, had the sweetest temperament and was sleeping well.
The baby was born in the early hours of Monday morning, weighing 7 lb 3oz (3.26 kg), but few other details have been given about the birth. Dominic Lipinski/Pool via REUTERS
"It's magic - it's pretty amazing and I have the two best guys in the world so I am really happy," said a beaming Meghan, wearing a white sleeveless coat dress, when asked how she was finding being a new mother. Dominic Lipinski/Pool via REUTERS
Given their worldwide popularity, the birth of their first child has attracted particular attention, especially as the new child is first mixed race child to be born into a senior position in British royalty in recent history.
He is also entitled to hold U.S. citizenship while also automatically being a British national.
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are seen with their baby son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor during a photocall in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle.
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are seen with their baby son during a photocall in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle. Dominic Lipinski/Pool via REUTERS
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk away with their baby son during a photocall in St George's Hall at Windsor Castle. Dominic Lipinski/Pool via REUTERS