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The Earl of Dumbarton: an historic title for Harry and Meghan's son

The proud dad confirmed that a first name was still under consideration but the baby boy born to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex early on May 6th 2019 already has access to a title. The new seventh in line to the throne won’t be an HRH but he could take his father’s secondary title, Earl of Dumbarton. And it’s a title he could well make his own. When the Queen bestowed the title…
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May 6th: a right royal date

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have welcomed a son. Their baby boy was born at 5.26am on May 6th 2019 and now all expectations and adds another royal chapter to a day already filled with regal landmarks. Here’s a look at the royal milestones of May 6th. A very modern wedding London came to a standstill on May 6th 1960 when the Queen’s sister (and Baby Sussex’s great great aunt)…
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The Duke of York congratulates Harry and Meghan on baby boy

With his daughter Princess Eugenie celebrating her one-year wedding anniversary this autumn, perhaps the Duke of York will be making his own royal baby announcement in the next year or two. But for now, the Duke of York joined in the excitement of the day to send his best wishes to the Sussexes on the birth of their son. “Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the safe delivery…
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The Queen and Royal Family are "delighted with the news" of arrival of Baby Sussex

Now that a new royal baby boy has been born, the well-wishes are pouring in from the newborn’s relatives. His great-grandmother The Queen and great-grandfather Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, have been informed of his birth, and are “delighted with the news” according to the media update from Buckingham Palace. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of…
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