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Baby Sussex's Birth Certificate Reveals What Was Once Private

Things that were kept private when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's baby was born are now revealed.

By Margaret MinnicksPublished 5 years ago 2 min read
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Prince Harry and Meghan Meghan agreed to keep details about the birth of their first child private. No one knew where the baby was born. There had been some talk that the Duchess of Sussex would have a home delivery. The public had to wait until the baby was born before they found out limited information. Now that the birth certificate has been released, fans know a little more.

The public was told that the baby born was born at 5:26 AM on May 6, 2019. He was seven pounds and three ounces. People had to wait a couple of days before they got their first glimpse of the newborn. His name was not revealed until a day after the parents showed him to the public.

Still, some information was not revealed about Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor until Prince Harry registered the birth certificate when the baby was eleven days old. That certificate was released on Friday, May 17, 2019. In the United Kingdom, only one parent is required to register the birth within 42 days after the baby is born.

According to the baby's birth certificate, Archie was not born at home at Frogmore Cottage where his parents had just moved a few weeks earlier. The birth certificate shows that he was born in the Portland Hospital, a facility in London's West End. The facility is Britain's only fully private maternity hospital. That was the same hospital where Sarah, the Duchess of York gave birth to her two daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie. The cost for a basic birth begins at about $8,000. The place of Archie's birth was a well-kept secret until his birth certificate was released.

Archie's mother is listed on the birth certificate as Rachel Meghan Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex. Her occupation is listed as Princess of the United Kingdom. Archie's father is listed as Harry, and his occupation is listed as Prince of the United Kingdom.

Meghan will never officially be recognized as a princess, because she became a royal by marriage instead of having royal blood. Only direct descendants are allowed the title of Prince and Princess followed by their first name.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex did not want their son to have a title. If they change their minds later, Queen Elizabeth might honor their request. Whether he ever gets a title or not, he is still the seventh in line to the throne of England. However, he and his father could move down the line if the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have more children. Prince William and Kate already have three children: five-year-old Prince George, four-year-old Princess Charlotte, and one-year-old Prince Louis. Even if Prince William and Kate have more children, Archie will always be in line directly behind Prince Harry.

Accolades for Prince Harry.

Those in the registrar office have spoken highly of Prince Harry for having all the information that was required for the birth certificate. Superintendent registrar Alicja Gilroy said sometimes when fathers come on their own to register the birth of their child, they tend to make mistakes, because they forget some of the information that is required. However, there weren't any issues with the information that Prince Harry provided.

Gilroy noted that even though the father is royal, no special treatment was given to him. Like everybody else, he waited his turn, and was assigned to the next available registrar. His paperwork was not handled by a senior employee at the Westminister Register Office. Instead, it was taken care of by deputy registrar Dexsha Mevada.

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Margaret Minnicks

Margaret Minnicks shares articles with readers all over the world. Topics include celebrities, royal family, movies, television, foods, drinks, health issues, and other interesting things. Thanks in advance for TIPS that are sent my way.

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