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Every royal and celeb reaction to the birth of Baby Sussex

Even celebs are getting excited about the royal birth! - by Nadia Elshawarby
  • 07 May 2019

Baby Sussex is finally here!

And the world is reacting to the exciting news about the arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s first born.

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One of the first to congratulate the new parents was Prince William and Kate Middleton, who released a joint statement with other senior members of the royal family.

 

 

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“The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Earl Spencer have been informed and are delighted with the news,” read the Twitter statement.

The Royal Family on Twitter

“The Duchess’ mother, Doria Ragland, who is overjoyed by the arrival of her first grandchild, is with Their Royal Highnesses at Frogmore Cottage.”

Princess Beatrice and Eugenie’s father, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, also shared Meghan and Harry’s birth announcement, along with the caption, “Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the safe delivery of your baby boy!”

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Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the safe delivery of your baby boy!⁣ ⁣ #Repost @sussexroyal⁣ * * * * * *⁣ We are pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their firstborn child in the early morning on May 6th, 2019. Their Royal Highnesses' son weighs 7lbs. 3oz.⁣ ⁣ The Duchess and baby are both healthy and well, and the couple thank members of the public for their shared excitement and support during this very special time in their lives.⁣ ⁣ More details will be shared in the forthcoming days.

Charles Spencer — brother of Diana, Princess of Wales and uncle to Harry — tweeted his congratulations.

He wrote: “Really very lovely news today — many, many, congratulations!”

Charles Spencer on Twitter

Meghan’s estranged father, Thomas Markle, also released a statement via The Sun.

“I’m delighted to hear that mother and child are doing well,” he wrote in a statement.

“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 Britain with grace, dignity, and honour.

“GOD bless the child and I wish him health and happiness, and my congratulations to my lovely daughter Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry, and GOD save the Queen.”

Some of Meghan’s former Suits co-stars also offered their congratulations, including Sarah Rafferty.

Sarah Rafferty on Twitter

British Prime Minister Theresa May was also quick to congratulate the royal couple.

Theresa May on Twitter

Here are some of the other celeb reactions:

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Ryan Seacrest on Twitter
Michelle Obama on Twitter
Ellen DeGeneres on Twitter
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