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| Royal baby: William welcomes Harry to 'sleep deprivation society' | Royal baby: William welcomes Harry to 'sleep deprivation society' |
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| The Duke of Cambridge has welcomed his brother to "the sleep deprivation society that is parenting" after the birth of the Duke of Sussex's son. | The Duke of Cambridge has welcomed his brother to "the sleep deprivation society that is parenting" after the birth of the Duke of Sussex's son. |
| Prince William said he was "absolutely thrilled" for Prince Harry and Meghan, whose child was born at 05:26 BST on Monday. | Prince William said he was "absolutely thrilled" for Prince Harry and Meghan, whose child was born at 05:26 BST on Monday. |
| The father-of-three added he looked forward to seeing the new parents "when things have quietened down". | The father-of-three added he looked forward to seeing the new parents "when things have quietened down". |
| The Prince of Wales said he was also "delighted" by the birth. | The Prince of Wales said he was also "delighted" by the birth. |
| Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were congratulated and given presents during a four-day trip to Germany. | Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were congratulated and given presents during a four-day trip to Germany. |
| Shortly after he arrived in Berlin, he said: "We couldn't be more delighted at the news and we're looking forward to meeting the baby when we return." | Shortly after he arrived in Berlin, he said: "We couldn't be more delighted at the news and we're looking forward to meeting the baby when we return." |
| Before a private meeting with the prince, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented him with a teddy bear wearing blue clothes. | Before a private meeting with the prince, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier presented him with a teddy bear wearing blue clothes. |
| Later, when members of the public in Berlin offered their congratulations on his fourth grandchild, Prince Charles said: "Thank you, I'm collecting a rather large number of them." | Later, when members of the public in Berlin offered their congratulations on his fourth grandchild, Prince Charles said: "Thank you, I'm collecting a rather large number of them." |
| Prince William was at an event at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London, with the Duchess of Cambridge. | Prince William was at an event at the Cutty Sark in Greenwich, London, with the Duchess of Cambridge. |
| He said: "I'm very pleased and glad to welcome my own brother into the sleep deprivation society that is parenting." | He said: "I'm very pleased and glad to welcome my own brother into the sleep deprivation society that is parenting." |
| "I wish him all the best and I hope in the next few days they can settle down and enjoy having a newborn in their family and the joys that come with that," he added. | "I wish him all the best and I hope in the next few days they can settle down and enjoy having a newborn in their family and the joys that come with that," he added. |
| It has not yet been confirmed where the baby was born, but it is believed Meghan gave birth in hospital rather than at home. | |
| The Duchess of Cambridge said: "We're looking forward to meeting him and finding out what his name's going to be... these next few weeks are always a bit daunting the first time round so we wish them all the best." | The Duchess of Cambridge said: "We're looking forward to meeting him and finding out what his name's going to be... these next few weeks are always a bit daunting the first time round so we wish them all the best." |
| She added: "It's such a special time, obviously with Louis and Charlotte just having had their birthdays it's such a great time of year to have a baby, spring is in the air." | She added: "It's such a special time, obviously with Louis and Charlotte just having had their birthdays it's such a great time of year to have a baby, spring is in the air." |
| Harry and Meghan's son, who has not been named yet, is seventh in line to the throne, behind the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and his children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - and Prince Harry. | Harry and Meghan's son, who has not been named yet, is seventh in line to the throne, behind the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge and his children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis - and Prince Harry. |
| He is the Queen's eighth great-grandchild. | He is the Queen's eighth great-grandchild. |
| In Berlin, the Duchess of Cornwall visited a clinic for victims of domestic violence, where staff members gave her a onesie with German art on it and a balloon for the baby boy. | In Berlin, the Duchess of Cornwall visited a clinic for victims of domestic violence, where staff members gave her a onesie with German art on it and a balloon for the baby boy. |
| The duchess said: "As soon as we return I will deliver it to them, direct from Germany." | The duchess said: "As soon as we return I will deliver it to them, direct from Germany." |
| The royals' words followed messages of congratulations from around the globe. | The royals' words followed messages of congratulations from around the globe. |
| Former US First Lady Michelle Obama said she and Barack Obama were "thrilled" at the news, while Meghan's former colleague Patrick J Adams sent love to the "incredible parents". | Former US First Lady Michelle Obama said she and Barack Obama were "thrilled" at the news, while Meghan's former colleague Patrick J Adams sent love to the "incredible parents". |
| Speaker John Bercow opened the House of Commons on Tuesday by saying: "I am sure the whole House would want to join me in sending their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Sussex our warmest congratulations on the birth of their son." | Speaker John Bercow opened the House of Commons on Tuesday by saying: "I am sure the whole House would want to join me in sending their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Sussex our warmest congratulations on the birth of their son." |
| Meanwhile celebrations were under way in the town near to Frogmore Cottage - the Sussexes' home on the Windsor Estate. | Meanwhile celebrations were under way in the town near to Frogmore Cottage - the Sussexes' home on the Windsor Estate. |
| Local fans dressed up in their finery to mark the occasion while Windsor's shop window displays were crammed with royal merchandise. | Local fans dressed up in their finery to mark the occasion while Windsor's shop window displays were crammed with royal merchandise. |