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Mystery surrounds birth of baby Sussex

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 7 May 2019, 6:52AM
The Duchess of Sussex gave birth to a baby boy yesterday afternoon NZ time.

Mystery surrounds birth of baby Sussex

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 7 May 2019, 6:52AM

Baby Sussex is here but details are sketchy about the birth.

Harry and Meghan's baby boy was born just before 4.30 yesterday afternoon New Zealand time, about a week overdue.

The infant tipped the scales at 3.2 kilograms, or 7pounds, 3 ounces.

Royal correspondent, Charlie Proctor, told Kate Hawkesby we don't know where the Duchess of Sussex gave birth.

He says the birth was so private, on the notice on the ceremonial easel outside Buckingham Palace, there's a space left blank where the doctors are supposed to sign it.

"We have been told that the Duke and Duchess don't want anyone to know who was in the room when she gave birth. So they are being private about this and I wouldn't expect much detail to be released."

He said it is most likely that Meghan gave birth at Frogmore Cottage, surrounded by family.

The speed of the announcement has taken the public by surprise, Proctor said.

"We didn't think Prince Harry would come out and speak to the media, especially because he wants this to be so private. But I think that was a happy compromise - there's not going to be any photos today and we aren't going to get any more information, so he's come out to speak to the press."The infant is seventh in line to the British throne and Queen Elizabeth II's eighth great-grandchild. Harry is the younger son of Prince Charles, heir to the throne, and the late Princess Diana, who died in a Paris car crash in 1997.

Prince Harry told media they will show the baby off in a couple of days time.

"It's going to be a quiet and intimate affair, there is only going to be one photographer and one TV film crew there," Proctor said.

He said there is no timeline for when the baby will be named, but it is expected to be within the week.

The couple announced the birth on their Instagram account.

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