Birth of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor: May 6, 2019

[jacqui24]

Originally Posted by Rudolph

According to Richard Palmer

"No signatures of medical staff because the couple don’t want the public to know who attended at the birth"

Why are people surprised they won't announce details around the birthing plan? I mean, they told you a few weeks ago.

By the way, Alexi Lubomirski (the photographer responsible for Sussexes' engagement and wedding photos) was on air doing an interview on This Morning as the announcement of early morning labor was made.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zzOjSJSJc0

[Susan D]

I think Earl of Dumbarton is an unfortunate title because he may be called Dummy at school although I don't think that the British have dummy as a derogatory word as in North America.

[Fijiro]

Originally Posted by Rudolph

According to Richard Palmer

"No signatures of medical staff because the couple don’t want the public to know who attended at the birth"

And how would Richard Palmer know this??

[Mirabel]

Originally Posted by Susan D

I think Earl of Dumbarton is an unfortunate title because he may be called Dummy at school although I don't think that the British have dummy as a derogatory word as in North America.

I've been thinking that too.

[Mbruno]

Originally Posted by Fijiro

And how would Richard Palmer know this??

It is a pretty logical conclusion, isn't it ?

[Moonmaiden23]

Yayyyyy!!! I was convinced it was a girl but no matter...I know he's gorgeous and healthy so that's good! Welcome to the world, my little Lord Dumbarton!

And unless Meghan was in labor long before the announcement, it sounds like that was a quick delivery!!

[hel]

Originally Posted by Fijiro

And how would Richard Palmer know this??

Generally, reporters contact someone in the press office and get information from them.

People act as if there's absolutely no contact between the press office and the reporters on the royal beat; what purpose is a press office if not to communicate with the press? Honestly, the automatic skepticism of everything that reporters say is becoming beyond tiresome.

As for Harry and Meghan wanting to keep the medical professionals private, I think it's a kindness given the utter bollocks from the anti-Meghan crowd. Let the midwife, etc, keep their privacy because if you announce who they are, some deranged tinhat is going to show up on their doorstep to accost them the way that tinhat showed up at the hotel in NYC. The difference being, of course, that Meghan had good security in NYC and the medical professionals don't.

[Blog Real]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RAuhrZcJCA

[jacqui24]

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Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the arrival of their baby boy. Wishing you all the best at this happy time.

[CTchic]

Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the birth of their son Earl of Dumbarton. An exciting time for all. Best wishes!

[Biri]

And this song certainly perfectly reflects the feelings of new parents:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqMxE5kDU3k

[jacqui24]

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The trumpets are sounding for a special #royalbaby congratulations to TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

LOVE the title from Chicago Tribune.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/...506-story.html

Northwestern grad Meghan Markle has given birth to a baby boy who is 7th in line for the British throne

[Marengo]

What is the title? Because the link does not open in Europe.

[Daenys]

Originally Posted by jacqui24

LOVE the title from Chicago Tribune.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/...506-story.html

Northwestern grad Meghan Markle has given birth to a baby boy who is 7th in line for the British throne

LOL, I love it
Have Suits posted anything yet?

[jacqui24]

Originally Posted by Marengo

What is the title? Because the link does not open in Europe.

What I copied. Northwestern Grad Meghan Markle gave birth to baby boy

[Moonmaiden23]

In no particular order I hope he is named John for Harry's late maternal grandfather Earl Spencer, and Charles after the Prince of Wales!

[jacqui24]

Originally Posted by Daenys

LOL, I love it
Have Suits posted anything yet?

Yup.

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Hearts are leaping for a beautiful, wondrous and healthy baby boy! Sending much love and wishes for every blessing across the pond today and everyday! ❤️

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Just heard that the world just got heavier by 7 pounds and 3 ounces. Much love to him and his incredible parents. Learned first hand 7 months ago how transformational becoming a parent is and couldn’t be happier for Meghan and Harry as they begin this adventure. #playdatesoon

8:58 AM - 6 May 2019

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Congrats to USO tour veteran and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, on the birth of her baby boy! In 2014, Meghan joined the USO Chariman's Holiday Tour - spending the holidays with deployed service members. #BeTheForce

[Lumutqueen]

Originally Posted by hel

It's interesting that they delayed the announcement that Meghan was in labour until the start of the North American business day, especially since the baby was eight hours old at the time of the initial announcement.

I feel like it has more to do with a; Henry being comfortable to leave his wife and child’s side to make the announcement and b; to catch the evening papers.

[jacqui24]

Originally Posted by Lumutqueen

I feel like it has more to do with a; Henry being comfortable to leave his wife and child’s side to make the announcement and b; to catch the evening papers.

I also think the situation was fluid depending on when the time of everything came. There was obviously no way for them to announce the labor before she actually gave birth since it's all happened overnight. The baby was here by sunrise (literally).

At that point, they might as well do it when the timing is right for them. They announced the labor to let the reporters enough time to get to Windsor if they were in London.

[Denville]

Originally Posted by Pranter

He will automatically become a HRH when Charles is King. Duke of York? That's not been said at all.


LaRae

I don't know how he will manage to be Duke of York when Andrew is....