'I was sure it would be a girl!' Fans go into meltdown as Palace FINALLY confirms Meghan has had a BOY - and fans admit they've ditched exam revision and Game Of Thrones
- On Monday afternoon the Palace confirmed Meghan had gone into labour
- An hour later the Duke and Duchess announced they welcomed a little boy
- Twitter went into overdrive following the news with fans sharing excitement
- Some admitted they had ditched exam revision and lost interest in GOT
Royal fans have gone into overdrive following the news that Meghan Markle has given birth to a baby boy.
The Palace announced the news early on Monday afternoon, confirming that Harry, 34, is by Meghan's side after they welcomed their son in the early hours of the morning, weighing 7lbs 3oz.
And Twitter quickly went into overdrive at the long-awaited announcement, expressing their excitement at the news.
'Aawwwww!!! I was sure it would be a girl, Haha. A boy congratulations', one person wrote.
Agreeing another added: 'I was sure it would be a girl, Haha. A boy congratulations!'.
On Monday afternoon the Palace announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had welcomed a baby boy, causing an online frenzy among excited fans
Pick pleats like the Duchess of Sussex in Loyd/Ford
The Duchess of Sussex showcased countless chic outfits on her trip to Morocco back in March.
The royal picked pleats for this particular ensemble, choosing a spaghetti strap dress by in-the-know label, Loyd/Ford.
She teamed it with a recycled blazer from Babaton by Aritzia, before adding in the perfect finishing touches thanks to her 'Carolyne' pumps by Manolo Blahnik and earrings by GAS Bijoux.
If you're a fan of Meghan's style, the good news is a magenta version of her dress is still available to buy. Click (right) to snap it up, then team yours with flats on holiday, or trainers and a denim jacket for off-duty summer dressing.
You can also complete the rest of the look with Meghan's exact accessories below, or pick pleats for less with the high-street lookalikes we've hunted down for you...
Twitter quickly went into overdrive at the long-awaited announcement, expressing their excitement at the news
Elsewhere one wrote: 'My sister just roared at me that they had a boy!', while another added: 'Boys rule the world'.
Just an hour earlier Twitter was inundated with messages from followers following the announcement Meghan was in labour.
Share this article
'It's finally happening! I've got goosebumps', one excited follower wrote, while another added: 'Finally! I'm so excited!'.
Straight after the labour announcement, which happened just an hour earlier, followers pondered whether Meghan, 37, had already given birth.
One fan tweeted: 'I think she’s already had the baby, the announcement is curious, saying the Duke WAS by her side, and an announcement will be made soon.'
Agreeing, another wrote: 'She's probably already at home with the baby at Frogmore Cottage by now!'.
'Aawwwww!!! I was sure it would be a girl, Haha. A boy congratulations', one person wrote
Elsewhere one wrote: 'My sister just roared at me that they had a boy!', while another added: 'Boys rule the world'
'We are pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their firstborn child in the early morning on May 6th, 2019. Their Royal Highnesses’ son weighs 7lbs. 3oz.' The palace announced
And many more shared hilarious memes, joking that they would now be unable to focus on exam revision.
'Was about to some revision then saw Meghan Markle was in labour & now I’m just sat on twitter waiting for any updates', one said.
'We can finally move on from Game Of Thrones', another joked.
Meanwhile an emotional follower wrote: 'Shedding a little tear for Meghan. The baby’s on its way. I’m so excited for her (and everyone else in the world who's giving birth!)'
Hoping to kick off the celebrations early, one added: 'Meghan Markle is in labour eeekkkkk wish i wasn’t at work so i could get drunk to celebrate.
Twitter quickly went into overdrive at the long-awaited announcement, expressing their excitement at the news
'It's finally happening! I've got goosebumps', one excited follower wrote, while another added: 'Finally! I'm so excited!'
And many more shared hilarious memes, joking that they would now be unable to focus on exam revision
Confirming the news, Harry appeared on Sky TV and said: 'A very healthy boy, mother and baby are doing incredibly well, it’s been the most amazing experience I could have ever possibly imagined.
'How any woman managed to do with she does is beyond comprehension. We are thrilled by the love and support from everyone out there.
'Still thinking about names, the baby is little bit overdue so we’ve had a bit of time to think about it, so that’s the next bit.
'We’ll be seeing you guys in two days time to share it with you guys and everyone can see the baby.'
He added: 'I haven’t been at many births, this is definitely my first. It was amazing, absolutely incredible, I’m so proud of my wife.
'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'.
The baby boy is seventh in line to the throne, and the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh’s eighth great-grandchild.
Ahead of the birth, the duke and duchess made a personal decision to keep their arrangements private, amid speculation that they had opted for a home birth at their new home, Frogmore Cottage, close to the Queen’s Windsor Castle home.
They have said they will only share the news of the baby’s arrival once they have had a chance to celebrate privately as a family.
Was about to some revision then saw Meghan Markle was in labour & now I’m just sat on twitter waiting for any updates', one said
The newest addition to the Windsor family will be a first cousin of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, and a fourth grandchild for the Prince of Wales.
Baby Sussex’s impending arrival comes less than a year after Harry married American former actress Meghan in a glittering ceremony in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
Bookmakers will be waiting to see whether they have to pay out on the name, delivery date, and weight of the baby.
Predicted choices include Arthur, Albert, Frederick, James, Charles and Philip for a boy.
Meanwhile an emotional follower wrote: 'Shedding a little tear for Meghan. The baby’s on its way. I’m so excited for her (and everyone else in the world who's giving birth!)'
