It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

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Baby boy born! - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed a baby boy on May 6, 2019.

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The baby is seventh in line to the throne - Behind Prince Harry, of course. But this child will remain ahead of any other children the couple may have in the future.

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We knew Prince Harry was ready - Just look at his natural affinity for children!

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But let’s focus on the new mom - This is Markle’s first child, and her life leading up to this moment has already been one heck of a ride.

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California girl - Markle was born in Los Angeles to Thomas Wayne Markle and Doria Ragland.

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Beginnings - Growing up in a place very different from Buckingham Palace, Markle started getting a taste of fame on a Nickelodeon show and other TV series.

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Rising star - Since her father worked in the entertainment industry, Markle spent a lot of time in and around it. However, she was only discovered by an agent after acting in a film in college.

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She struggled with her appearance - Long before she was a duchess, Markle wrote an open letter, titled "I'm More Than An 'Other'," about creating her identity and finding her voice as a mixed-race woman.

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Tackling racial identity - She reflected on the difficulty of growing up in a non-diverse area, hearing her mother called the N-word, and being ethnically ambiguous in an acting world of clearly defined labels.

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She faced a choice - "You continue living your life feeling muddled in this abyss of self-misunderstanding, or you find your identity independent of it." You can tell which one she chose.

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On-screen gigs - Markle appeared in an episode of the soap opera 'General Hospital,' and then went on to act in episodes of various other series, such as 'CSI: New York,' '90210,' and 'Without a Trace.'

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Her claim to fame -

But it was in 'Suits' that Markle rose to fame. She played Rachel Zane, one of the show's main characters.

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Her first wedding/divorce - In 2011, she married American film producer Trevor Engelson after the couple had been together for five years. However, they divorced just two years later in 2013.

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She's miles away from all that now - Both literally and figuratively.

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She's always had a flare for fashion - Markle was into fashion before she met Prince Harry, even becoming an ambassador for Canadian retailer Reitmans, for whom she helped design two capsule collections.

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Enter: Prince Charming - Markle met Prince Harry on a blind date in 2016, and rumors quickly surrounded the two. The couple appeared together for the first time in Toronto at the Invictus Games, of which Prince Harry is patron.

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A rocky start - Markle was subject to some racist and sexist slander when their relationship first hit the news.

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But she quickly became adored - She is positively radiant on walkabouts, where well-wishers eat her up.

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From actress to duchess - The royal wedding was the moment everything palpably changed.

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Couple goals - The two aren't afraid of some PDA, and the press is glad for it.

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She's been a breath of fresh air - All of her "rule-breaking" has been endlessly entertaining. She and sister-in-law Kate Middleton share that in common.

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A strange plot twist - Although Markle became a duchess due to her marriage to Prince Harry, she was actually already related to the British royal family...

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Meant to be? - Researchers of the New England Historic Genealogical Society revealed that she's a descendant of King Edward III of England, which makes her a very distant (more than 240 times over) cousin to to her husband!

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She's been getting to know the young ones - And fueling the public's desire for a little one of her own.

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They're going to make great parents - The Duke and Duchess' royal tour stops have inspired people young and old with their grace, generosity, and commitment to activism.

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She's done it with style - Markle has certainly raised the bar for maternity looks.

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She's made her mom a grandmother - Doria Ragland has been supporting her daughter throughout the pregnancy, and it's likely this baby will only increase her participation in their lives.

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Grandfather of four - Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles are no doubt delighted by the birth of the latest royal baby.

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One more great-grandchild for the Queen - Her Royal Highness and Prince Philip now have eight great-grandchildren.

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Proud uncle and aunt duo -

Plus, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis now have a new cousin!

See also: 30 times royal babies ruled cuteness.

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Baby boy born! - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle welcomed a baby boy on May 6, 2019.

© Getty Images

1 / 31 Fotos

The baby is seventh in line to the throne - Behind Prince Harry, of course. But this child will remain ahead of any other children the couple may have in the future.

© Getty Images

2 / 31 Fotos

We knew Prince Harry was ready - Just look at his natural affinity for children!

© Getty Images

3 / 31 Fotos

But let’s focus on the new mom - This is Markle’s first child, and her life leading up to this moment has already been one heck of a ride.

© Getty Images

4 / 31 Fotos

California girl - Markle was born in Los Angeles to Thomas Wayne Markle and Doria Ragland.

© Getty Images

5 / 31 Fotos

Beginnings - Growing up in a place very different from Buckingham Palace, Markle started getting a taste of fame on a Nickelodeon show and other TV series.

© Getty Images

6 / 31 Fotos

Rising star - Since her father worked in the entertainment industry, Markle spent a lot of time in and around it. However, she was only discovered by an agent after acting in a film in college.

© BrunoPress

7 / 31 Fotos

She struggled with her appearance - Long before she was a duchess, Markle wrote an open letter, titled "I'm More Than An 'Other'," about creating her identity and finding her voice as a mixed-race woman.

© BrunoPress

8 / 31 Fotos

Tackling racial identity - She reflected on the difficulty of growing up in a non-diverse area, hearing her mother called the N-word, and being ethnically ambiguous in an acting world of clearly defined labels.

© Getty Images

9 / 31 Fotos

She faced a choice - "You continue living your life feeling muddled in this abyss of self-misunderstanding, or you find your identity independent of it." You can tell which one she chose.

© Getty Images

10 / 31 Fotos

On-screen gigs - Markle appeared in an episode of the soap opera 'General Hospital,' and then went on to act in episodes of various other series, such as 'CSI: New York,' '90210,' and 'Without a Trace.'

© BrunoPress

11 / 31 Fotos

Her claim to fame -

But it was in 'Suits' that Markle rose to fame. She played Rachel Zane, one of the show's main characters.

© BrunoPress

12 / 31 Fotos

Her first wedding/divorce - In 2011, she married American film producer Trevor Engelson after the couple had been together for five years. However, they divorced just two years later in 2013.

© Getty Images

13 / 31 Fotos

She's miles away from all that now - Both literally and figuratively.

© Getty Images

14 / 31 Fotos

She's always had a flare for fashion - Markle was into fashion before she met Prince Harry, even becoming an ambassador for Canadian retailer Reitmans, for whom she helped design two capsule collections.

© Getty Images

15 / 31 Fotos

Enter: Prince Charming - Markle met Prince Harry on a blind date in 2016, and rumors quickly surrounded the two. The couple appeared together for the first time in Toronto at the Invictus Games, of which Prince Harry is patron.

© Getty Images

16 / 31 Fotos

A rocky start - Markle was subject to some racist and sexist slander when their relationship first hit the news.

© Getty Images

17 / 31 Fotos

But she quickly became adored - She is positively radiant on walkabouts, where well-wishers eat her up.

© Getty Images

18 / 31 Fotos

From actress to duchess - The royal wedding was the moment everything palpably changed.

© Getty Images

19 / 31 Fotos

Couple goals - The two aren't afraid of some PDA, and the press is glad for it.

© Getty Images

20 / 31 Fotos

She's been a breath of fresh air - All of her "rule-breaking" has been endlessly entertaining. She and sister-in-law Kate Middleton share that in common.

© Getty Images

21 / 31 Fotos

A strange plot twist - Although Markle became a duchess due to her marriage to Prince Harry, she was actually already related to the British royal family...

© Getty Images

22 / 31 Fotos

Meant to be? - Researchers of the New England Historic Genealogical Society revealed that she's a descendant of King Edward III of England, which makes her a very distant (more than 240 times over) cousin to to her husband!

© Getty Images

23 / 31 Fotos

She's been getting to know the young ones - And fueling the public's desire for a little one of her own.

© Getty Images

24 / 31 Fotos

They're going to make great parents - The Duke and Duchess' royal tour stops have inspired people young and old with their grace, generosity, and commitment to activism.

© Getty Images

25 / 31 Fotos

She's done it with style - Markle has certainly raised the bar for maternity looks.

© Getty Images

26 / 31 Fotos

She's made her mom a grandmother - Doria Ragland has been supporting her daughter throughout the pregnancy, and it's likely this baby will only increase her participation in their lives.

© Getty Images

27 / 31 Fotos

Grandfather of four - Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles are no doubt delighted by the birth of the latest royal baby.

© Getty Images

28 / 31 Fotos

One more great-grandchild for the Queen - Her Royal Highness and Prince Philip now have eight great-grandchildren.

© Getty Images

29 / 31 Fotos

Proud uncle and aunt duo -

Plus, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis now have a new cousin!

See also: 30 times royal babies ruled cuteness.

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It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

The newest member of the British royal family has arrived!

It’s a boy! Meghan Markle gives birth

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06/05/19 | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE Royals

After months of royal outings, ever-increasing excitement, and stunning maternity looks, the newest royal baby is here, and we have a boy! While it's good news for the entire royal family, this is Markle's first child, and she's kicking off a completely new phase of her life. Check out this gallery to see her regal road to becoming a mom.

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