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Zoe Forsey

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry post second Instagram update after birth of royal baby

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have posted a second update on their Instagram page after welcoming their royal baby .

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex became parents for the first time after Meghan gave birth to a healthy baby boy.

They announced the news on Instagram with a picture on a navy background saying 'It's a boy', which has been commented on by thousands of people around the world.

And now the couple shared another update to the delight of fans - a video of Harry's surprise interview near their Windsor home.

The new dad looked overjoyed as he spoke to members of the press, praising his wife and saying his son was "absolutely amazing".

They captioned the two videos: "This afternoon, His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex shared the news of the arrival of his and the Duchess's first born child.

"Their son was born early morning on the 6th May, 2019 and weighs 7lbs and 3oz.

"Their Royal Highnesses thank you for your support and kindness during this exceptionally joyful time in their lives as they welcome their baby boy."

In the interview, Harry said: "This is definitely my first birth - it was amazing, absolutely incredible.

"I'm so incredibly proud of my wife.

Their families are thrilled (Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)

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"And as every father and parent would say, your baby is absolutely amazing.

"How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension. But we're both absolutely thrilled," the 34-year-old told Sky News.

"We're both absolutely thrilled and so grateful for all the love and support from everybody out there, it's been amazing, so we just wanted to share this with everybody.

"But this little thing is absolutely to-die-for so I'm absolutely over the moon.

Harry says his son is "absolutely to-die-for" (PA)

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"It's been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined.

"The baby was a little bit overdue so we've had a little bit of time to think about it [a name].

"That's the next bit."

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