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Cathy Owen

Why Meghan and Prince Harry chose St George's Hall for royal baby photocall

As Prince Harry and Meghan approach their first wedding anniversary, the couple had a very special reason for choosing St George's Hall at Windsor Castle for the Royal baby first pictures as Meghan and Prince Harry's son makes public debut

They showed off their son in the stateroom where they held their reception after their wedding on May 19 last year.

It has also been the venue for other recent royal receptions.

Baby Sussex slept throughout his first public appearance in his proud father's arms.

First pictures of baby Sussex have been revealed to the world (PA)

Royal baby first pictures as Meghan and Prince Harry's son makes public debut

The couple broke from tradition and instead of posing on the steps of the hospital, they waited two days and had a photocall with only a handful of reporters and one journalist.

Harry and Meghan could not take their eyes off their tiny son as they showed him to the world.

They could not hide their delight as they posed for pictures in the majestic hall.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their baby son in St George's Hall (PA)

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The hall has a special place, close to their hearts, as it is where the Queen hosted a reception for the couple following their wedding.

They celebrated there with their close family and friends after the wedding that was watched by millions around the world.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leave St George's Chapel through the west door after their wedding (Ben Birchall - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

It was also the place where Princess Eugiene and Jack Brooksbank's wedding reception was held in October.

Prince Charles also held his reception there after marrying Camilla in 2005.

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The Hall is a large green-oak structure that was built in the Middle Ages, and is decorated with brightly coloured shields celebrating the heraldic element of the Order of the Garter.

The design of the room attempts to create an illusion of additional height through the gothic woodwork along the ceiling.

Speaking at the photocall, Meghan said: "It's magic, it's pretty amazing. I have the two best guys in the world so I'm really happy."

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