Almost forty years ago, a May royal baby
ended up with a rather unusual name, thanks to the Prince of Wales.
When the Princess Royal gave birth to a daughter on May 15th 1981,
she made her debut as day broke. And Prince Charles suggested
‘Zara’ which means ‘bright as the dawn’ as an appropriate name for
his niece. Now his fourth grandchild, the baby son of the Duke and…
Good wishes continue to pour in following
the announcement of the safe arrival of the son of the Duke and
Duchess of Sussex. And among those sending congratulations on the
birth of the seventh in line to the throne are the many
organisations with special links to Meghan and…
May 6th: a right royal date
6th May 2019
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…
The Duchess of Sussex gives birth to a baby boy
6th May 2019
Buckingham Palace has announced that the
Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a baby boy weighing 7lbs
3oz. Both mother and baby are doing well, with Prince Harry being
by their side. The baby boy, who will likely be styled as the Earl
of Dumbarton, was born at 05:26am on Monday morning. The royal
baby’s name will be revealed within the next few days. The child is
7th-in-line to the throne…
Easel placed in forecourt of Buckingham Palace
6th May 2019
The traditional bulletin announcing the
birth of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s first child has been
placed on an easel in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace. The
framed bulletin was brought out of the Privy Purse Door and
was carried across the forecourt where it…
Politicians from all parties have taken
to Twitter to send their congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of
Sussex on the birth of their son. The little boy arrived safely at
5.26am on May 6th 2019 and mother and baby are doing ”incredibly
well” according to…
Thomas Markle has said that his new
grandson will serve Britain with “grace, dignity and honour” in
reaction to the news of the birth. Speaking to The Sun, Mr Markle
said: “I’m delighted to hear that mother and child are doing well.
“I am proud that my new grandson is born into the British royal
family and I am sure that he will grow up to serve the crown and
the people of…
First photos of Baby Sussex on Wednesday
6th May 2019
The new seventh in line to the throne
will make his public debut on Wednesday. The Duke and Duchess of
Sussex will pose for photos with their newborn son then at their
home at Frogmore Cottage, Windsor. The baby boy was born at 5.26am
on May 6th 2019 and weighed 7lbs 3oz. He…
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…
His dad says no decision has yet been
made on a name so for a while, at least, we can keep on guessing at
the choice of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for their son who
arrived as dawn was breaking on May 6th 2019. Harry and Meghan’s
baby boy, seventh in line to the throne, will have the courtesy
title of Earl of Dumbarton but, let’s face it, we’ll all still just
use his first…

