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Katie Bellis

When will name of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's baby be announced?

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has given birth to a boy but we will have to wait until we know the name of the baby.

The news was announced on Monday afternoon that the Duchess had given birth to her first child with Prince Harry.

A statement released on the couple's Instagram said: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex was safely delivered of a son at 0526hrs. The baby weighs 7lbs 3oz.

"The Duke of Sussex was present for the birth. 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.

"The Duchess’s mother, Doria Ragland, who is overjoyed by the arrival of her first grandchild, is with Their Royal Highnesses at Frogmore Cottage. Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well.”

But it seems the world will have to wait until the name of the baby boy is announced .

It is a tradition for members of the royal family to wait to share their children's names publicly.

Prince Harry speaking to the media and announcing the birth of his son (PA)

What is Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Royal Baby's surname?

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced both Prince George and Princess Charlotte's names two days after they were born.

The longest wait out of the Cambridge children was for Prince Louis, whose name was released four days after his birth on April 27, 2018.

While Prince Harry's name was announced less than 24 hours after he was born, it took Charles and Diana a week to announce Prince William's name.

And Prince Charles' name wasn't known publicly for a month after he was born in 1948.

The couple announced the pregnancy last October just before embarking on a royal tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga.

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