Twitter explodes with memes as Duchess of Sussex gives birth to baby boy

The internet went wild after the news that Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, had given birth to a healthy baby boy, and Prince Harry was “over the moon” about it.

The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan, has given birth to a boy with husband Prince Harry by her side. According to The Sun, the news Meghan Markle had given birth to a baby boy sent social media into meltdown with the jokers poking good-natured fun at the royal.

An announcement on their Instagram account said the Duchess, 37, had given birth to a baby boy weighing 7 lbs 3oz (3.26kg).

The Sussex baby was born at 5.26am this morning and weighed 7 lbs 3oz.

Proud dad Prince Harry gushed the “little thing is absolutely to-die-for”.

Buckingham Palace have confirmed Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex was safely delivered of a son at 0526hrs. The baby weighs 7lbs 3oz and that The Duke of Sussex was present for the birth.

Congratulations to the couple! #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/on7xfbXE2x

— The Royal Family Channel (@RoyalFamilyITNP) May 6, 2019

The baby’s sex was a surprise for the delighted couple, who chose not to find out what they were having.

3 Cheers for TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the birth of their #royalbaby boy. Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/zoJu06EuHt

— The Guards (@the5Guards) May 6, 2019

Speaking from Windsor, the Duke of Sussex said: “I’m very excited to announce that Meghan and myself had a baby boy this morning, a very healthy baby boy.”

Prince Harry says "I'm over the moon" in announcing the birth of his son and first child pic.twitter.com/ogmEd6W86v #royalbaby

— Encarna lozano (@EncarnaLozano_) May 6, 2019

A beaming Harry said: “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.”

Prince Harry said they were still thinking about names but would show off their baby to the world in two days’ time.

The Duke of Sussex, who was present for the birth, added: “I’m so incredibly proud of my wife.

Megan Markel just gave birth to the #royalbaby. The Spider Man far from home trailer just dropped. I’m in the middle of class losing my MIND. pic.twitter.com/4ihAsh38Of

— 💛«Cameron»💛 (@camdrew02) May 6, 2019

“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.”

We're thrilled to hear that our Patron, The Duchess of Sussex's baby boy has arrived safely, and hope they're enjoying this special time together as a new family. Please join us in sending all our best wishes and congratulations! 💜 #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/O8741nmTgY

— Mayhew (@themayhew) May 6, 2019

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they were having a baby on October 15, 2018 — five months after they wed and following weeks of speculation.

Harry, who dubbed the baby “our little bump”, and Meghan are set to raise their child in Frogmore Cottage on the Windsor Estate.

The #RoyalBaby is here! From Nick News to new mom, congrats to Meghan Markle on her beautiful baby boy! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/PMZaPblYmm

— NickRewind (@NickRewind) May 6, 2019

Nickelodeon flashed back to when Meghan, Duchess of Sussex was a 12-year-old child actress and still a kid herself but wanted to change the world.

Fans who had gathered in Windsor in real life were in high spirits as they celebrated the news the old fashioned way.

Royal fan Skye London celebrates the birth of Prince Harry's son, outside Windsor Castle. Picture: AFP

Meghan was last seen in public before she gave birth engagement when she signed a book of condolence in London with Harry on March 19, in the wake of the Christchurch mosque terror attacks in New Zealand.

This story first appeared in The Sun and is republished with permission.