PRINCE Harrry and Meghan Markle named their baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. The Sussexes opted to wait until the royal arrival to know whether the baby’s gender. So who did they pay tribute to when naming the baby? Why Archie Harrison? The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not officially said why they have given their […]
PRINCE Harrry and Meghan Markle named their baby Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
The Sussexes opted to wait until the royal arrival to know whether the baby’s gender. So who did they pay tribute to when naming the baby?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not officially said why they have given their son his name.
Archie is the shortened version of Archibald, which is a German name meaning “bold” or “brave”.
Harrison is name of Aboriginal origin and means “son of Henry” or “son of Harry”.
The tot will only be known as a “Master” after Meghan and Harry decided not to give him one of the Duke of Sussex’s lesser titles, the Earl of Dumbarton.
This is a signal the couple want their child to be a “private citizen”.
Archie will be eligible to be styled as Prince if his parents wish this when Prince Charles becomes king.
Until then, he will not have HRH or any titles.
Princess Diana had a Scottish relative who has the name moniker as the tot.
Archibald Campbell was the 9th Earl of Argyll and lived from 1607 1661.
More famous figures include Archie Kao, a US actor, Archie Manning, a former American Football player and Archie Andrews – a red-headed comic book character from the comics with the same name.
Meghan gave birth at 5.26am on May 6 weighing 7lbs 6oz.
Prince Harry’s announcement from outside their home of Frogmore Cottage suggests Meghan gave birth in their home on the Windsor Estate.
The 37-year-old’s mum Doria was by her side after The Sun revealed she flew over to the UK last month to meet her first grandchild.
Prince Harry said on the day his son was born outside his home: “It’s been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined.
“How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension. But we’re both absolutely thrilled.
“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.”
The Duke of Sussex, who was present for the birth, added: “I’m so incredibly proud of my wife.”
“And as every father and parent would say, your baby is absolutely amazing.
“But this little thing is absolutely to die for so I’m absolutely over the moon.”
Meghan’s mum Doria Ragland, who is said to be “overjoyed” by the arrival of her first grandchild, is currently staying with the couple.
The 62-year-old is said to have landed in Britain last month well before Meghan was due to give birth.
Sources close to the family have said that Doria wanted to be by her daughter’s side for the event – especially as Meghan, 37, is classed as a “geriatric mum”.
Kensington Palace announced the news on its official Twitter page.
The message read: “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the spring of 2019.
“Their Royal Highnesses have appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy news with the public.”
Meghan Markle’s mum Doria Ragland then released a statement through Kensington Palace saying she was “very happy” and “looking forward to welcoming her first grandchild”.
When asked if Meghan’s dad Thomas had been made aware of the news the Palace responded with “no comment.”
