Royal baby news: Official Instagram account pays tribute to mums on Mother's Day
Buckingham Palace revealed that the Duchess of Sussex gave birth in the early hours of Monday morning
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Your support makes all the difference.In the early hours of Monday 6 May, the Duchess of Sussex gave birth to a baby boy, with Prince Harry by her side.
A statement was released on the royal couple’s official Instagram account, revealing that the baby was born before 6am and weighs 7lbs. 3oz.
The first pictures of the couple with their newborn were revealed on Wednesday. The newborn was seen swaddled in a white blanket wearing a white hat.
The couple later announced on Instagram that they had named their son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
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Whether the child will have dual citizenship is one of the most common questions surrounding the birth of the newest royal.
While it hasn't been confirmed what citizenship the baby will be born with, current laws dictate that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be able to apply for dual citizenship for their child.
The baby will automatically become a British citizen when it is born, and may also be granted a US citizenship, in accordance with the laws outlined by the US Department of State.
The Kingdom Choir, who performed at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's wedding, has written and recorded a song for the new baby.
The song is called The Lullaby, according to conductor Karen Gibson, who told The Sun she "hopes" the couple will get to hear it.
Despite not being born yet, Oprah has revealed she already has a baby gift for the couple.
Speaking to Access Hollywood, the talk-show host said: "I have a standard gift that I do for people that I really care about.
"So I don't know the baby's name or the baby's gender, but this baby will have enough books to last a lifetime!"
Oprah was a guest at the royal wedding last May, where she wore a pink Stella McCartney dress.
Oprah attended the royal wedding in May
Although the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not be marking the birth of their first child with official royal baby merchandise, as is tradition, others have taken it upon themselves to offer baby Sussex-themed goods.
The Queen's official brewer Windsor & Eton Brewery has created a "Windsor Baby" beer in honour of the occasion.
While the baby has still not arrived, royal correspondent Omid Scobie has revealed that the Duchess of Sussex is "comfortable, happy and not worried".
The duchess previously said she was due in late April, early May, so the baby is expected any day now.
Although the birth will be kept private, the palace is expected to announce when Markle goes into labour.
Apart from a few ambulance sightings and some eager fans, Windsor was surprisingly quiet on Friday, according to Scobie.
Once it has been announced that the duchess is in labour, crowds will likely appear, as was the case for the Duchess of Cambridge each time she gave birth.
Among questions surrounding the birth of the new royal baby is whether he or she will be bestowed a title, which will be decided by the Queen.
In 2012, Queen Elizabeth II declared in a revised decree that all of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's children would be given the titles of Royal Highness and Prince or Princess.
While the Queen may choose to do the same for the children of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, it is unexpected, according to ABC News royal correspondent Imogen Lloyd Webber, who said there "aren't really grounds for it".
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have opted out of multiple royal birth traditions, including a photoshoot immediately after the birth and the release of official royal baby merchandise.
From the type of blanket used to wrap the infant to the name announcement, these are some of the most unusual traditions surrounding the birth of a royal baby.
On Friday, Buckingham Palace confirmed Prince Harry has shortened his upcoming trip.
The Duke of Sussex was meant to travel to the Netherlands on 8 May but has since postponed the trip over "logistical conflicts".
He is still meant to be travelling to The Hague on 9 May to launch the one-year countdown to the 2020 Invictus Games.
The Duchess of Sussex is reportedly feeling "comfortable and content", despite being past her due date.
Sources close to the royal told Harper's Bazaar that the mother-to-be is in a calm state, with her mother Doria Ragland and husband Prince Harry at her side.
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