Prince Harry and Meghan are now parents

Ending all speculation, the Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a boy. A beaming Prince Harry said they were "absolutely thrilled" and thanked the public for their support.

He said Meghan and the baby were doing "incredibly well", adding that they were still thinking about names for the infant, who was delivered at 05:26 BST on Monday. Buckingham Palace said the baby weighed 7lbs 3oz (3.2kg), and that the duke was present for the birth.

The baby boy is seventh in line to the throne, behind thePrince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and his children – Prince George,Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis – and Prince Harry.

Speaking after the birth, Harry said the child had been"a little overdue" and that he planned to make another announcementin two days' time "so everyone can see the baby".

A framed notice of birth has been placed on display on aceremonial easel on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace, where it will remainuntil 20:00 on Monday.

The RoyalPalace added: "The Queen, the Duke ofEdinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchessof Cambridge, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Earl Spencer havebeen informed and are delighted with the news.