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The Sussexes

A delighted Prince Harry makes a statement to the media following the birth of his baby

The Duke of Sussex has delivered a statement to the media where he announced that his wife, the Duchess, has safely given birth to a baby boy.

In full, Prince Harry said: “I’m very excited to announce that Meghan and myself had a baby boy this morning, a very healthy boy.”

“Mother and baby are doing incredibly well. It has been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined.

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“How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension.

“We are both thrilled and are so grateful to all of the love and support out from everybody out there.

“We are still thinking about names. The baby is a little bit overdue so we’ve had a little bit of time to think about it, but that’s the next bit.

“We will be seeing you guys in two days time as planned to everybody can see the baby.

“I haven’t been in many births, this is definitely my first birth.

“I am so incredibly proud of my wife. As every father and parent would say, your baby is absolutely amazing

“This little thing is absolutely to die for – I am over the moon.”