Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s bizarre move after birth of royal baby

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have outraged UK media outlets with their strange decision about who will first get to see their new baby.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have outraged media outlets in the UK by demanding that a US TV network be present when they show off their baby for the first time.

It was expected that just one television camera from the UK, one photographer and one reporter from the Press Association would be granted access to the media call at Windsor Castle and they would share their footage with outlets from around the world.

But at the Duke and Duchess’s request, a camera from CBS in America will be on hand too.

“It’s a decision that has taken everyone by surprise and has not gone down well in some quarters,” a source told the Daily Mail.

Harry and Meghan became parents on Monday. Picture: AFP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

The move is seen as a slap in the face to commonwealth countries such as Australia who aren’t allowed to send a camera, and it’s also raised eyebrows because CBS is the network that Gayle King, one of Markle’s best friends, hosts the breakfast show on in the US.

King visited Markle just days before she gave birth and was one of the high-profile attendees at Markle’s baby shower in New York earlier this year.

Gayle King is best buds with Meghan.

In defence of the decision to include CBS, a palace aide told the Daily Mail: “There is an international cameraman accredited to the pool facility tomorrow. CBS will provide the cameraman. This reflects the international interest in the story. The international camera spot was self-selected and the pictures will be available for pool use.”

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have been enjoying the experience of being new parents at their Frogmore Cottage home near the Queen’s Windsor Castle residence.

They plan to show off the baby later today, although it is not yet known if the couple have settled on a name for their son.

Family members spoke about the joy of the new arrival, with the Duke of Cambridge saying he was, “obviously thrilled, absolutely thrilled, and obviously looking forward to seeing them in the next few days when things have quietened down”.

He added: “I’m very pleased and glad to welcome my own brother into the sleep deprivation society that is parenting.”

Harry was at his wife’s side during the birth on Monday and he later confessed he had only had a few hours’ sleep, suggesting Meghan had spent much of the night in labour.

Kate revealed they had no clues about the baby’s name but were eager to see the Sussexes and their new arrival.

“As William said, we’re looking forward to meeting him and finding out what his name’s going to be so it’s really exciting for both of them and we wish them all the best,” she said.

“These next few weeks are always a bit daunting the first time round so we wish them all the best.”

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge wave to well wishers.

The Prince of Wales has also spoken publicly for the first time about the birth, saying he was “delighted” at the arrival of his latest grandchild. During an official visit to Germany with the Duchess of Cornwall, Charles said: “We couldn’t be more delighted at the news and we’re looking forward to meeting the baby when we return.”

Harry’s grandmother the Queen accepted the congratulations of a Windsor Castle guest who asked: “Life is good for Your Majesty?” The Queen, who was joined by the Duke of Edinburgh, was hosting a lunch for members of the Order of Merit and said in reply “yes, thank you”.

The infant is believed to be the first mixed-race child born to a senior member of the royal family in centuries, and is a reflection of modern Britain with its culturally diverse population.

Alexander and Spencer are the new favourite names for the infant with many of the bookies, after the long-term pick Arthur was dethroned in a flurry of betting.

Footmen Stephen Kelly and Sarah Thompson set up an official notice on an easel at the gates of Buckingham Palace announcing the birth of a son to Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.