Royal baby latest news: William welcomes Harry to 'sleep deprivation society' as he joins Charles and Queen in speaking of joy at new arrival - live updates
Prince Charles "delighted" at becoming grandfather again
Queen speaks with pride about her eighth great-grandchild
Camilla Tominey: Details of birth remain shrouded in secrecy
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The Duke of Cambridge has spoken of his elation at the arrival of the royal baby and joked that he was "pleased" to welcome his brother to "the sleep deprivation society that is parenting".
Both the Queen and the Prince of Wales have also talked of their delight of the birth of the newest member of their family.
The Duke of Cambridge revealed neither he nor the Duchess have met the newborn yet, and said he was "absolutely thrilled" before adding: "I'm very pleased and glad to welcome my own brother into the sleep deprivation society that is parenting."
His wife the Duchess of Cambridge suggested the newborn may not have a name yet, saying: "We're looking forward to finding out what his name's going to be."
Meanwhile the Queen has spoken with pride about the birth of her eighth great-grandchild as she admitted life was good as she talked publicly for the first time since the arrival of Baby Sussex.
The Prince of Wales has also reacted to becoming a grandfather again. During his visit to Berlin today, The Prince of Wales said: "We couldn’t be more delighted at the news and we’re looking forward to meeting the baby when we return."
Harry announced to the world on Monday his wife had given birth to a boy and could not hide his happiness at becoming a father for the first time, to a baby he said was "absolutely to-die-for".
Asked about a name for his son Harry said on Monday: "Still thinking about names. The baby is a little bit overdue, so we've had a little bit of time to think about it."
Arthur is the favourite with many of the bookies - a traditional royal moniker that features among the middle names of the baby's grandfather, the Prince of Wales, and his uncle the Duke of Cambridge.
The seventh in line to the throne baby boy - an eighth great-grandchild for the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh - arrived at 5.26am on Monday, weighing 7lb 3oz.
The as-yet-unnamed infant was believed to have been born in the sanctuary of Frogmore Cottage - the Sussexes' home on the Windsor Estate. But the Daily Mail reported that Meghan had her son at a London hospital, possibly The Portland.
The couple are due to present their newborn to the world during a photocall that is likely to take place on Wednesday, allowing mother and baby a few days to recover.
Prince Harry through the years, in pictures
All the focus now will turn to the picture and name of the royal baby.
So, while we wait, here's a collection of his father through the years.
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John Bercow opens business by congratulating Meghan and Harry
Speaker John Bercow opened Tuesday's business in the Commons by saying: "I am sure the whole House would want to join me in sending Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Sussex our warmest congratulations on the birth of their son."
Some MPs in the chamber replied with shouts of "hear, hear".
Prince William welcomes Harry to 'sleep deprivation society'
The Duke of Cambridge said he was “absolutely thrilled” about the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son, adding he was “looking forward to seeing them in the next few days when things have quietened down”.
Asked how he was feeling, the Duke of Cambridge said: "Obviously thrilled, absolutely thrilled, and obviously looking forward to seeing them in the next few days when things have quietened down.
"I'm very pleased and glad to welcome my own brother into the sleep deprivation society that is parenting."
William was speaking outside the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, south east London, ahead of an engagement on Tuesday afternoon.
Asked if he had any pearls of wisdom for his younger brother as a father of three, William laughed and said: "Plenty of advice, plenty of advice, but no I wish him all the best and I hope the next few days they can settle down and enjoy having a newborn in their family and the joys that come with that."
The Duchess of Cambridge added: "It's such a special time, obviously with Louis and Charlotte just having had their birthdays it's such a great time of year to have a baby, spring is in the air."
The Duchess of Cambridge added: "It's such a special time, obviously with Louis and Charlotte just having had their birthdays it's such a great time of year to have a baby, spring is in the air."
Kate continued: "As William said, we're looking forward to meeting him and finding out what his name's going to be so so it's really exciting for both of them and we wish them all the best.
"These next few weeks are always a bit daunting the first time round so we wish them all the best."
Prince of Wales 'delighted'
The Prince of Wales has reacted to becoming a grandfather again.
During his visit to Berlin today, The Prince of Wales said: "We couldn’t be more delighted at the news and we’re looking forward to meeting the baby when we return."
Before holding a private meeting, the German president presented Charles with a gift for the new royal baby.
Frank-Walter Steinmeier gave the Prince of Wales a teddy bear wearing blue clothes, saying: "First of all, let me congratulate you."
During her visit, the duchess was given a onesie with German art on it as well as a balloon with the words "It's a boy".
On receiving the gift for the new royal baby, Camilla said: "As soon as we return I will deliver it to them, direct from Germany. I'm sure they will be thrilled."
Life is good, Queen says talking of birth of Baby Sussex
Proud great-grandmother the Queen showed her delight at the new royal baby as the Duke of Edinburgh made a rare public appearance at her side.
Philip joined the Queen at a luncheon for members of the Order of Merit.
The royal couple, who have just become great-grandparents for the eighth time following the arrival of Baby Sussex, posed for a group photograph at Windsor Castle in Berkshire.
The Queen was quizzed about the latest addition to the family by former Prime Minister of Canada, the Rt Hon Jean Chretien.
"Life is good for Your Majesty?" Mr Chretien asked.
The smiling Queen replied: "Yes, thank you"
"Congratulations. Another great-grandchild!" he added.
The Queen replied happily: "Yes, I know."
She was then asked "How many of them have you got now?" before replying "Eight".
Mr Chretien quipped: "You beat me by one."
Buckingham Palace said on Monday that the Queen and the duke were "delighted" at the news of the birth of Harry and Meghan's baby son.
The Queen and Philip gathered with naturalist Sir David Attenborough, artist David Hockney, former Commons Speaker Baroness Boothroyd, and inventor of the World Wide Web Sir Timothy Berners-Lee, among others, for the picture.
The Order of Merit was created in 1902 by Edward VII to honour leaders in the arts, sciences, culture and military, and is limited to just 24 living members.
Philip, 97, was made a member of the Order in 1968.
William and Kate to renew sporting rivalry - but will they mention the baby?
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will renew their friendly sporting rivalry when they launch a sailing regatta the couple will compete in.
William and Kate will go head to head in the King's Cup Regatta in August, staged in the waters off the Isle of Wight, to raise awareness and funds for eight of their patronages.
The couple will launch the event at the Cutty Sark later today, the famous tea clipper ship in Greenwich, south-east London, and will be joined by children and young people from a number of their chosen charities.
But much of the attention will be on their new nephew. It has not been revealed yet whether or not they have met the newborn.
Those at the launch this afternoon are expected to bombard them with questions about the royal family's latest addition.
Though they will also be keen to promote the race they are there to launch.
The regatta will be hosted by William and Kate on August 9 on the Isle of Wight, and will see the couple compete as the skippers of rival boats, part of an eight-strong field.
The winning team will be awarded the King's Cup, a historic trophy first presented by King George V at Cowes' Royal Yacht Squadron in 1920.
William and Kate hope the King's Cup will become an annual event, bringing greater awareness to the wider benefits of sport, while also raising support and funds for their causes.
The duke trounced his wife when they competed in a dragon boat race in Canada in 2011, but Kate got her revenge three years later when she won a sailing event in Auckland during their tour of New Zealand.
William took the honours again during a visit to the German city of Heidelberg in 2017, when he was victorious in a riverboat race against his wife.
The eight boats taking part in the King's Cup will each represent one of the charities that are being supported this year by the royal couple.
These include Child Bereavement UK, Centrepoint, the London Air Ambulance Charity 30th Anniversary Campaign, and Tusk - four causes which the duke supports as patron.
The duchess will support four of her patronages: Action on Addiction, Place2Be, the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, and The Royal Foundation in connection with her work on the early years development of children.
Members of the public can watch the race from the SailGP Race Village along the Cowes foreshore, which is free to access and will include an 800-seater grandstand.
Footage from the race will play on screens across the town and there will be a number of family-friendly activities and exhibits to promote sailing around the event, including initiatives and programmes for children and young people.
Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to break the mould
Our video team have pulled together this excellent short video on how the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have broken the royal mould since day one of their relationship.
As Camilla Tominey explains in the clip, now there are three of them, expect this tradition of nonconformism to continue.
As May 6 becomes enshrined as part of royal history - what else happened on this day?
This time last year, the world was cooing over pictures released of Prince Louis.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge released some sweet pictures of the new Prince's first days at home - including a snap of the baby royal being cuddled by his big sister Princess Charlotte.
Now all the limelight is on their cousin. Born 5.26am on May 6. So, with May 6 now firmly established as a date to look out for in the royal calendar, here's a look at what else happened on that day throughout history.
1626: Manhattan island was bought from local Indians by Dutch settler Peter Minuit for trinkets worth about 25 dollars.
1840: The first postage stamp - the Penny Black - was issued by the Post Office for use.
1851: American inventor Linus Yale patented the lock which bears his name.
1856: Sigmund Freud, father of psychoanalysis, was born in Freiberg, Moravia (now Czech Republic).
1895: Rudolph Valentino, Italian heartthrob of the silent screen, was born in Castellaneta, Italy.
1937: The German airship Hindenburg exploded at its moorings in Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 36 of the 97 people aboard.
1945: Rock singer Bob Seger, 74, is born in Detroit, Michigan.
1953: Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, 66, is born in Edinburgh, the same day as Scottish footballer Graeme Souness, 66, who was also born in Edinburgh.
1954: Roger Bannister ran the first sub-four-minute mile on the Iffley Road track in Oxford, in three minutes 59.4 seconds.
1960: Princess Margaret married Anthony Armstrong-Jones (Lord Snowdon) in Westminster Abbey.
1961: George Clooney, who is among those being tipped as a potential godparent to the newborn, was born in Lexington, Kentucky.
1966: Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, the Moors murderers, were found guilty at Chester Assizes and sentenced to life imprisonment.
1976: An earthquake struck Friuli in Northern Italy, causing 989 deaths and the destruction of entire villages.
1994: The Queen opened the Channel Tunnel.
1994: Nelson Mandela and the ANC were confirmed the winners in South Africa's first post apartheid election.
1997: The Bank of England was given independence from political control, the most significant change in the bank's 300-year history.
2004: The series finale of the television sitcom Friends was shown on US channel NBC, attracting 52.46 million viewers.
Royal baby's links to ancient Scottish kingdom and legend of Merlin
The likely title of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby son links the royal newborn to an ancient Scottish kingdom and the legend of Merlin.
The firstborn son of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is expected to be given the title of the Earl of Dumbarton, unless the Queen makes an unexpected last-minute intervention.
The newborn boy, who has been nicknamed Baby Sussex by fans in a moniker later adopted by his parents, will not automatically be a prince or have the style "His Royal Highness".
The Queen intervened for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, the children of a future king, in order for them to inherit the titles in a public announcement published months before George's birth. It is considered unlikely, although not impossible, that the Sussexes son will be styled similarly.
The newborn is expected to be known formally as the Earl of Dumbarton, because a first son of a duke is allowed to use one of his father's other lesser titles as a courtesy title.
With Harry and Meghan forging their own path within the royal family, they might even decide not to use any title, with the baby being Master (first name) Mountbatten-Windsor.
But any decision would have to be made with the Queen's agreement.
Founded in the fifth century, the town of Dumbarton, on the River Clyde, west of Glasgow in Scotland, was once the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Strathclyde.
Dumbarton Castle sits on the dramatic twin peaks of the 240ft high Dumbarton Rock - a volcanic plug which in-filled the crater of a volcano which was active 350 million years ago.
It guards the point where the River Leven joins the River Clyde.
According to Historic Environment Scotland: "Dumbarton Rock was a mighty stronghold in the Dark Ages.
"Waters swirl around the base of the volcanic rock, which rises almost vertical into the sky.
"From its twin peaks - White Tower Crag and the Beak - you can see for many miles."
The fort, was according to legend, visited by King Arthur's wizard Merlin in the 6th century.
Known as Alt Clut - Rock of the Clyde, it was later called by the Gaelic name Dun Breatann - Fortress of the Britons - from where the name Dumbarton is derived.
Vikings - led by Ivar the Boneless and Olaf the White - later beseiged the fortress, eventually pillaging and destroying it.
The medieval castle was built by King of Scots Alexander II in 1220.
It was a cornerstone of medieval royal power and later served as a military base and prison.
An important royal refuge, it was the hiding place for the young Mary Queen of Scots, before she fled to France at the age of five.
In the 1800s, shipbuilding was the major industry in the town of Dumbarton, and it went on to become known for its glassmaking and whisky production.
Its most famous homegrown star is Game Of Thrones actor James Cosmo.
BBC Scotland also has drama studios in the town.
Harry became the third person to hold the title the Earl of Dumbarton, and now his son is expected to be the fourth.
Before the Queen gave Harry the title, it had not been used in more than 260 years.
The earldom has strong military connections.
The first to be given it was George Douglas, a younger son of the first Marquess of Douglas, who was created Earl of Dumbarton in 1675.
A Scottish nobleman and soldier, George received the title from Charles II in recognition of his military service.
When James VII of Scots (James II of England) came to the throne in 1685, the earl was made military commander in Scotland, and it is thought that when the King was deposed, George accompanied him to his court in exile in France.
On George's death at St German-en-Laye in France, the title passed to his son, also called George, who became the second Earl of Dumbarton.
The title became extinct when the second earl died in 1749, until it was handed to Harry.
On marriage, Meghan became the Countess of Dumbarton.
Dumbarton was a Royal Burgh between 1222 and 1975.
Royal excitement still bubbling away in Windsor
Front pages around the world
As expected, a beaming Prince Harry featured on almost all the national papers in Britain.
But, even without a picture or a name of the seventh-in-line to the throne, a number of papers across the world still made space for the royal news on their front pages.
The Australian Daily Telegraph (no relation) dedicated half of its front page to Baby Sussex, carrying a photograph of the Duke of Sussex delivering a gushing speech, an image of his then-pregnant wife and a bold caption reading "It's a boy!".
American broadsheet The New York Times made room for a picture and an article on its front page, opting for the ceremonial unveiling of the details of the birth on the easel at Buckingham Palace.
Meanwhile, The Star in South Africa ran with a smiling Prince Harry thumbnail on its front page, deciding on the headline "It's a royal baby boy".
The royal couple's news featured on most of the front pages of the British press.
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph 'This little thing is absolutely to die for - I'm just over the moon' #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/uVQaDBQXsM
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) May 6, 2019
DAILY MAIL ROYAL SOUVENIR EDITION: ‘This little thing is absolutely to die for’ #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/N573GxgF8x
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 6, 2019
MIRROR: I’m so incredibly proud of my wife #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/ovPpv3mQh6
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 6, 2019
EXPRESS: It’s a boy! #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/6lqJ07hqis
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 6, 2019
GUARDIAN: Humanity facing ‘urgent threat’ from loss of Earth’s natural life #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/TOxaAsCcRj
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 6, 2019
NHS looks abroad for thousands of nurses#tomorrowspaperstoday@hendopolis#NHSpic.twitter.com/33uU4X49Us
— The Times Pictures (@TimesPictures) May 6, 2019
I: Planet in crisis ‘one million species at risk of extinction’ #tomorrowspaperstodaypic.twitter.com/Yuo97dy2iG
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) May 6, 2019
Colleagues pledge support for royal correspondent after stuttering live broadcast
Colleagues have pledged their support for veteran royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell after he became lost for words and was forced to hand back to the BBC News At Ten studio during a live broadcast.
The BBC stalwart, who has covered the royal family for years, asked for time to "collect my thoughts" during a piece to camera outside Buckingham Palace marking the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's son, before giving up altogether.
See the video below, and Harriet Alexander has the full story here.
Sussexes determined to carve their own private royal path
With confusion still reigning over whether Baby Sussex was born in hospital or at home - Harry and Meghan appear to have realised their dream of keeping the birth private - while reminding the world that they are determined to carve their own royal path, writes Associate Editor Camilla Tominey.
Here is her analysis on how the now family-of-three appear determined to seek overall control of their public lif, ensuring that their family life is enshrined in privacy from day one.
Meet the royal baby's American family
One of them can expect regular stays in her specially built granny flat, while the other may never meet his grandchild, writes Harriet Alexander from New York.
Doria Ragland and Thomas Markle were celebrating the birth of their grandson on Monday as the Duke of Sussex announced to the world that Meghan had given birth to a boy.
The infant is believed to be the first mixed-race child born to a senior member of the royal family in centuries, and is a reflection of modern Britain with its culturally diverse population.
The seventh-in-line to the throne baby boy - an eighth great-grandchild for the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh - arrived at 5.26am on Monday, weighing 7lb 3oz.
We take a look at Baby Sussex's US family here.
World reacts to Baby Sussex's arrival
Congratulations have flooded in from around the world after the Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed a baby son.
The royal arrival has also been marked in different ways, including Niagara Falls being illuminated in blue and trees being planted in New Zealand.
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau said the country "joins the world in celebrating a new addition to the R oyal Family.
"Congratulations, Prince Harry & Meghan! Enjoy every minute of this happy time together as a new family of three," he tweeted.
Canada joins the world in celebrating a new addition to the @RoyalFamily! Congratulations, Prince Harry & Meghan! Enjoy every minute of this happy time together as a new family of three.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 6, 2019
In Canada, Niagara Falls was bathed in blue light to mark the baby boy's arrival, while in Toronto the CN Tower was illuminated in purple.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern congratulated Harry and Meghan and revealed the country's gifts for the royal baby.
She told TVNZ: "A donation will be made to a group called Little Sprouts, who prepare baby boxes for families in need on the birth of their babies. And also, we'll be purchasing 10 trees through the Trees That Count programme, native trees to acknowledge the birth of their baby.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison also sent his "huge congratulations" to the couple, tweeting: "Becoming a parent is one of the greatest joys of life!"
Meghan's former Suits co-star and on-screen love interest Patrick J Adams said: "Just heard that the world just got heavier by 7 pounds and 3 ounces. Much love to him and his incredible parents."
Sarah Rafferty, who also starred alongside Meghan in the US show, tweeted: "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!"
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! ❤️
— Sarah Rafferty (@sarahgrafferty) May 6, 2019
Bishop Michael Curry, who gave the rousing sermon about love at Harry and Meghan's wedding, tweeted: "The Jewish tradition reminds us that the birth of every child is a reminder that God is not finished with us yet.
"There is hope. Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and prayers of blessing for them and their baby."
Actress and friend of the duchess Priyanka Chopra regrammed Meghan and Harry's Instragram announcement, commenting: "Congratulations, M & H" alongside a pink heart.
Former One Direction star Liam Payne also sent his congratulations, tweeting: "So happy for the both of you."
Why Prince Harry and Meghan's first child won't be a prince or princess
Was the baby born at Portland Hospital?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had hoped for the baby to be born in Frogmore Cottage - the Sussexes' home on the Windsor Estate.
However, with the baby overdue, the infant was reportedly born at a London hospital, possibly The Portland.
By opting for the private hospital on Great Portland Street, as the Daily Mail reported, Meghan and Harry would have departed from recent precedent set by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, whose children were all born at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington.
But they would not have been the first royals to opt for The Portland.
The Duchess of York gave birth to both Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie at the hospital, while both of the Earl of Snowdon's children, Charles and Margarita Armstrong-Jones, were delivered there.
David and Victoria Beckham, her Spice Girls bandmates Geri Horner and Emma Bunton and their partners Christian Horner and Jade Jones, Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter and Jamie Oliver and wife Jools have all emerged from the hospital as proud parents.
Models Claudia Schiffer and Jodie Kidd, actor Hugh Grant, footballer Peter Crouch and tennis star-turned-pundit Boris Becker also welcomed babies with their respective partners at the Portland.
A stone's throw from Regent's Park, the hospital claims to be the only private facility in the UK dedicated to the healthcare of women and children.
According to the Daily Mail medical bills can top more than £15,000 for mothers who give birth on its state-of-the-art wards.
Asked about Harry and Meghan's baby a spokeswoman for the hospital said: "We are unable to confirm speculation about individuals who may or may not have been cared for at The Portland Hospital."
'Can't wait to meet him!'
Congratulations have been pouring in from around the world overnight as celebrities and political figures react to the news of the Sussexes' baby boy.
Michelle Obama was among those to wish the couple all the best.
Congratulations, Meghan and Harry! Barack and I are so thrilled for both of you and can't wait to meet him. #RoyalBabyhttps://t.co/mfE7uc6ooV
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) May 6, 2019
