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Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, pose with their newborn son, Archie, at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, May 8.
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, pose with their newborn son, Archie, at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, May 8.
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Meet Archie, the new royal baby

Updated 4:28 PM EDT, Thu May 9, 2019
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Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, introduced their baby boy to the world on Wednesday.

They named him Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. It's the first child for the couple, who were married last year.

The proud parents posed with their son for photos on Wednesday, two days after Meghan gave birth.

Archie was born at 5:26 a.m. on Monday morning. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces.
Archie was born at 5:26 a.m. on Monday morning. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces.
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Queen Elizabeth II looks at her new great-grandchild on Wednesday. Prince Philip is on the left. Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, is next to her at right.
Queen Elizabeth II looks at her new great-grandchild on Wednesday. Prince Philip is on the left. Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, is next to her at right.
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Archie is seventh in line to the throne, just behind his dad.
Archie is seventh in line to the throne, just behind his dad.
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Unofficial town crier Tony Appleton welcomes the baby's birth outside Windsor Castle on Monday, May 6.
Unofficial town crier Tony Appleton welcomes the baby's birth outside Windsor Castle on Monday, May 6.
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Prince Harry said becoming a parent was "amazing" as he held his son in his arms. "We're just so thrilled to have our bundle of joy," he said. "We're looking forward to spending some precious time with him as he slowly starts to grow up."
Prince Harry said becoming a parent was "amazing" as he held his son in his arms. "We're just so thrilled to have our bundle of joy," he said. "We're looking forward to spending some precious time with him as he slowly starts to grow up."
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Harry's brother, Prince William, and William's wife Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, talk to the media about their new nephew on Tuesday, May 7.
Harry's brother, Prince William, and William's wife Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, talk to the media about their new nephew on Tuesday, May 7.
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Meghan said her son has the "sweetest temperament."
Meghan said her son has the "sweetest temperament."
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The baby's name is believed to have little precedent within the modern British royal family.
The baby's name is believed to have little precedent within the modern British royal family.
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People take pictures of a notice, posted outside Buckingham Palace, that announced the baby's birth.
People take pictures of a notice, posted outside Buckingham Palace, that announced the baby's birth.
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The couple leaves after posing for photos on Wednesday.
The couple leaves after posing for photos on Wednesday.
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