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Kate Middleton & Prince William Finally Meet Baby Archie!

After nine days in the world, little Archie Harrison got to meet his aunt and uncle — at last!  Kate Middleton and Prince William dropped on over to Frogmore Cottage on Tuesday to officially meet their nephew.  But as for Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis — well, they still have to wait to meet their new baby cousin.   Prince Harry’s brother and sister-in-law were introduced to baby Archie today during a private visit , a palace rep confirmed to People . Earlier in the day, however, Kate, Harry, and William had royal engagements to tend to.  Kate was busy visiting a secret WWII spy base in Bletchley Park, while William spoke at the first United for Wildlife meeting. The couple, who recently celebrated their eight-year wedding anniversary , definitely had a day full of activities — but we are sure their favorite part was meeting Archie. Prince Harry also had an emotional day as he spent the morning visiting the Oxford Children’s Hospital.  Even though royal obligations did not pause for the new dad, Archie was obviously still a big topic of conversation. “He said he’s getting used to the baby and how Archie has fitted into family life,” Ida Scullard, whose son is battling cancer, told the press of their meeting.  “He said he just feels part of the family and he can’t imagine life without his son.” Meghan and Harry, who are about to celebrate their first wedding anniversary in a few days, welcomed their first child last Monday.  “This little thing is absolutely to die for, so I’m just over the moon,” the first-time dad told the press.  Meghan Markle opened up about motherhood as the couple introduced their adorable baby to the world.  (Yes, technically we met Archie before Aunt Kate and Uncle William, NBD.)  “It’s magic. It’s pretty amazing,” Meghan said. “I mean I have the two best guys in the world, so I’m really happy.”  Going into further detail about the new royal baby , the Duchess of Sussex added, “He has the sweetest temperament.”  “He’s really calm… and he’s just been a dream, so it’s been a special couple days.”  Prior to meeting Kate and Prince William, Archie, who is seventh in line to the throne, met his great-grandparents Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.  Meghan’s mom Doria Ragland was also included in the sweet family moment, which was documented in a historic royal photo.  Now that most of the family introductions have been made, we hope George, Charlotte, and Louis get to meet Archie soon!  According to a royal source, they are “dying” to meet the little guy.  “Prince George and Princess Charlotte have already been asking their parents when they can meet their new cousin, they are as excited as anybody,” says one insider. View Slideshow: Royal Baby Photos: Who Wore Their Blanket Best?

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Royal Baby Name: A Giant EFF YOU to Great Britain?

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. The stunning Royal Baby name announced this week by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry has led to a number of enjoyable memes and quips. To wit:  Will the second kid be named Jughead?!? But this unexpected selection has also led to a few serious questions about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their intentions with the moniker, most notably among them: Was this just an enormous F-CK YOU to all of Great Britain? For whatever it’s worth, Archie was not among the bookmakers’ favorites, as Alexander, Arthur and Albert were the first names on which most gamblers placed their money over the final few days. Archie, which translates to “genuine”, “bold” or “brave” has no real known Royal Connotations. Harrison, meanwhile, is clearly based on the Prince’s first name — but it’s a brand new one for the Royal Family, which has spanned multiple centuries. Might Markle and Prince Harry just have been feeling a tad adventurous? Might they have wanted to harmessly buck tradition and start their child off on somewhat of a fresh foot, given all the pressure he’ll be facing over the next several decades? Sure, absolutely. But there’s also a reason to believe that Markle and Harry went out of their way to stick it to the latter’s home country a bit here. Why? Just consider the non-stop wave of criticism that has been leveled at Meghan ever since she got into Harry’s britches. There has been an endless array of articles written about Markle and her supposedly demanding ways, with each Royal Employee Resignation treated as if the former actress is more selfish and entitled than Teresa Giudice. There was even speculation that Kate Middleton doesn’t like her fellow Duchess because Markle is too American , whatever the heck that means. So would it really come as a surprise if Harry and his polarizing wife purposely chose a name that is more closely associated with American than England for their firstborn? It would be a nice and subtle jab at all those British critics, none of whom can really come out and attack an innocent, defenseless child over his first name… … yet all of whom were receive the message loud and clear. Markle and Harry may be so fed up with life in Great Britain that they’re considering a move to Africa . They’ve already moved to someplace called Frogmore Cottage in order to distance themselves from the chaos of life in London, yet they may soon relocate to an entirely different continent. Such is their apparent contempt for the reception they’ve received as a couple at home. Heck, even the debut of little Archie was met with vitriol by some in the media . Do these journalists know no shame?!? View Slideshow: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Royal Baby Photos are HERE! We don’t know the actual answer to the question posed in this headline, but it seems worth posing it to our readers. What do YOU think of the name Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor? Do you like it? VOTE NOW: And the Winner is? Yes, it’s fun! Click Here To Vote for YES! No, such disrespect! Click Here To Vote for NO! Yes, Meghan and Harry really have named their son Archie. Weigh in now with your take! View Poll »

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry: Baby Photos are HERE!

He is here… … and he is perfect. Two days after welcoming their first child into the world , Meghan Markle and Prince Harry debuted the still-unnamed little boy at St. George’s Hall in Windsor Castle (where they had their royal wedding reception). The famous couple had previously announced it would not pose with the infant outside of the hospital immediately after birth, somewhat bucking Royal tradition. But the small wait has now been made worthwhile because this tiny guy is just such a cutie patootie. And his parents look so very happy! Check out the first photos of Baby Sussex below, as well as the first words from new mother Markle on the subject of her son… 1. Baby Sussex Here he is, folks! Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have debuted their newborn. He is simply perfect. 2. The Close-Up Shhh, the young man who is seventh in line to the British throne appears to be sleeping in this adorable photo. 3. A New Royal Trio Meghan and Harry share a laugh here while standing over and cradling the only thing that now matters: Their son. 4. Duke, Duchess and Baby As of this writing, the baby either does not have a name or the name has not yet been announced. But he sure is a cutie! 5. Daddy’s Little Boy Prince Harry has his hands full here with his son. It must feel amazing for him to even read that sentence. 6. So Royally Awesome Meghan Markle has endured a lot of criticism as a new member of the Royal Family. But this makes it all worthwhile, we bet. View Slideshow

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Royal Baby Revealed: Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Introduce Baby Sussex To The World

Source: Dominic Lipinski / Contributor / Getty Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Introduce The Royal Baby He’s here and he’s beautiful. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed the royal baby to the world this morning during a photocall in St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle in Berkshire. “It’s magic, it’s pretty amazing. I have the two best guys in the world so I’m really happy,” said Meghan Markle to photographers while Prince Harry held their son. Meghan added that he “has the sweetest temperament” and is “really calm”. BREAKING: Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle present their baby boy! “It's magic. It's pretty amazing and I mean I have the two best guys in the world so I'm really happy,” Meghan says. https://t.co/VmGCp53JO6 #BabySussex pic.twitter.com/xTT65bKTBt — Good Morning America (@GMA) May 8, 2019 The Prince whose name has yet to be revealed and is seventh in line to the throne was born at 5:26 a.m. on Monday weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Congrats to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry!

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Thomas Markle to Meghan: Will I Ever Meet My Royal Grandson?!

Early Monday morning, Meghan Markle gave birth to her baby boy ! She and Prince Harry are absolutely over the moon. Nothing at all could ruin this happy occasion.  … Except perhaps for Meghan’s horrible family blabbing to the media. Which is what her father, Thomas, has already done. Speaking to The Mirror , Thomas Markle Sr. released a statement on the birth of his royal grandchild. “I’m delighted to hear that mother and child are doing well,” Thomas announces. Childbirth can carry steep risks, and while wealth mitigates many of those, there are few guarantees in life. “I am proud that my new grandson is born into the British royal family,” Thomas gushes. That is an unsurprising source of pride. Very few people — and almost no Americans — can say that. Thomas’ statement continues, and he expresses high expectations of the young boy’s future. “And,” he says. “I am sure that he will grow up to serve the crown and the people of Britain.” That is the burden of the Royal Family, after all. Thomas expects that his grandson will do so “with grace, dignity, and honor.” Considering the boy’s parents, we would expect nothing less. “God bless the child,” Thomas says. “And I wish him health and happiness.” “And,” he adds. “My congratulations to my lovely daughter Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry.” Congratulations that his currently strained relations mean that he cannot offer in person. Thomas’ statement concludes: “and God save the Queen.” Meghan and Harry welcomed their precious baby early Monday morning, following reports that the duchess had gone into labor. Days may go by before we learn the baby’s name, let alone see the royal offspring. And royal though their son may be, he will not be a prince like his father. Instead, he is expected to have the title of Earl by default. However, the Queen may see fit to grant additional titles to her new great-grandson. It is within her power to do so. Last year, Thomas Markle was exposed as having been conspiring with paparazzi to have his photo taken. This scandal was a huge breach in royal protocol, and created tension between himself and his newly married daughter. After this, he began speaking out — saying whatever he liked — to the media, giving unsanctioned interviews. Meghan didn’t even personally inform him that she was pregnant. Thomas found out with the rest of the world — because he could not be trusted to not go blabbing to any news outlet that would listen. If Thomas had really been interested in repairing his relationship with Meghan, he would have stopped talking to the press — period. Instead, he was happy to speak again and again. The content of his public statements also worsened the father-daughter divide. He accused the royal family of brainwashing his daughter, comparing them to the Church of Scientology. Thomas also revealed the contents of private phone calls with Prince Harry. This statement about the birth, at least, looks like a small step in the right direction. But wouldn’t it have been better if he had said nothing at all? Presumably, Meghan would have preferred that. Last year, Meghan’s evil half-sister Samantha Grant expressed a desire that this royal pregnancy could mend their family rifts. But Samantha has since continued to attack Meghan in a series of vicious interviews. It sounds like she’s not interested in meeting her royal nephew. Well, that’s no great loss for him. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle Baby Bump Watch: Is She Showing Yet?

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Unfollow Kate and William on Instagram! GASP!

We’ve been hearing rumors about the rivalry for months and months. Meghan Markle hates Kate Middleton! Prince Harry hates Prince William! Prince William is having an affair with Rose Hanbury ! Okay, that last one isn’t relevant to the story down below… it just seems constantly relevant to anything Royal Family related these days. Overall, there has seemingly been tension for nearly a year between Markle, Harry, Kate and William, often referred to as The Core Royal Four, at least around our offices here at The Hollywood Gossip. Markle and Harry have even moved out of London, presumably to get far away from their annoying foes. And chatter has it that they may move even farther away at some point down the line. Like, all the way to Africa . Has this feud been blown out of proportion? Perhaps. But fans are now causing quite a viral uproar because Markle and Harry just unfollowed Kate and William on Instagram. Holy crap, right?!? Actually, no. Wrong. Back in April, Markle and Harry joined this social media platform via their very own “SussexRoyal” account. At the time, the future mom and dad followed the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as other family members, including Princess Eugenie. However, this page suddenly only follows 16 other Instagram users, causing many global citizens to wonder what the heck is going on. It must be a sign of a major issue between the aforementioned Royal Quartet, doesn’t it? Again: No. It’s a sign of something admirable and impressive. Explains Meghan and Harry of why their Instagram account looks different today than it did yesterday: “May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the US and May 13-19 is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. “To pay tribute to all of the incredible work people across the globe are doing in this space, we are hoping to shine a light on several Instagram accounts that promote mental well-being, mental fitness, body positivity, self-care, and the importance of human connection – to not just hear each other, but to listen.”  Oh. So the 16 accounts they’re following right now are in some way related to mental health? That’s pretty awesome. “We are all in this together,” the couple assured. “We invite you to explore the extraordinary stories of strength, and the commitment to kindness as seen in the above accounts.” This actually could be an issue that brings Markle and Middleton together, helping them bury whatever hatchet has been sitting between them. Kate, as you may very well know, has long been an advocate of mental health assistance , giving many speeches on the topic. As for Markle and Harry, it sounds as if they plan to use their social media for the greater good on a constant basis. This may mean a small number of Royal Baby photos once their little girl or boy is born — but a large number of organizations helped around the world. “Each month we will honor this same concept and change the accounts we solely follow based on a different theme or cause,” they added today in a statement. “Please go to our homepage and click ‘following’ to see each of the select accounts and find out more about their work.” The SussexRoyal account has over 5.4 million followers. It really is very cool that Meghan and Harry plan to use the account in this manner, don’t you agree? One might say it sets a great example for their baby-to-be, as here’s a look at their latest Instagram post: Markle is due to give birth any day now. She is officially on maternity leave and not making any public appearances. While pretty much everyone with a pulse is wondering what the couple will name its child , we’re just hoping that Markle has a safe delivery and a healthy baby. We’re also hoping all those trolls out there finally leave her alone once she’s a mother. Hasn’t this Duchess suffered enough already?!? View Slideshow: Meghan Markle: Is She FAKING Her Pregnancy?!?

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Prince Harry Has Turned Into Meghan Markle 2.0, Friends Fear

Prince Harry is about to be a changed man. This is simply what happens when one becomes a father and every second of nearly every day is spent putting someone else’s needs before one’s own. However, according to a new Radar Online report, Harry’s actually been a very different person for awhile now – ever since he got married to Meghan Markle last May – and his friends are worried. “Meghan basically transformed Harry into Meghan 2.0” says the insider. “She has him into all sorts of meditation, yoga and healthy eating, just like her.” How awful, right?!? Markle has apparently succeeded in getting the heretofore famous party boy to tone down his drinking and his bad eating habits and to actually think about his mind and body in a positive manner. She really does have some nerve, huh? It’s not that Harry isn’t in a better physical and emotional place, these very selfish loved ones evidently argue. It’s that his new lifestyle means they don’t get to see nearly as much of the Prince as they used to, pre-Royal Wedding. “It’s led to Harry being frozen out of the royal circles he may desperately need in the future if things start to go wrong with his relationship with Meghan,” writes Radar  ominously and sort of hilariously. This, we suppose, has already happened to some extent. Harry and Meghan did just relocate to Frogmore Cottage , an actual place that is located a bit outside of London. Meanwhile, some socialite and royal biographer named Lady Colin Campbell is willing to attach her name to quotes that back up this portrayal of Harry. She agrees that he’s evolved in many ways since exchanging vows with Markle, yet she also manages to put a negative spin on this evolution. “She’s radically altered his diet to such an extent that people in the palace are anxious about his eating habits,” Campbell has said to reporters, adding: “I was told that people at the palace are concerned at the fact that he seems to have lost more weight than they would like to have seen him lose.” It’s worth repeating that Harry was known as a party animal for many years, consisting mostly on a diet of beer and, we presume, late-night pizza. So we feel pretty confident that any change Markle has instilled in her man along these lines is for the better. “Harry has also distanced himself from his friends. Many of his old buddies have concerns that Meghan, with her Hollywood beliefs, has not understood that some of them are in direct conflict with the traditional British way of life,” says Campbell. “All married couples change subtly, but when someone changes as much as Harry has, it creates a distance for friends.” This idea that Markle is too Hollywood, even too American , for Royal Life has followed her around for several months now. It’s really pretty annoying, if we’re being totally honest. We can’t figure out why so many people keep piling on Markle, but Campbell is very much among them. Continued this haughty Duchess of Sussex critic: “My understanding is that he’s completely besotted with her and she’s got a very strong personality, and one of the characteristics of people with these very strong personalities is that other people are inclined to be in their thrall.” That’s a fancy way of saying Meghan is controlling Harry, to a supposedly dangerous extent. Concludes Campbell in her critique: “Like many powerful, feminine women, seems to use Harry’s masculinity as a foil for her own femininity – so he’s protecting her at the very moment that she is in the more potent position in the relationship. “It’s a very classical thing that women of an older generation used to do: let the man believe that he’s in the driver’s seat, when they’re the ones who have their hand on the wheel.” View Slideshow: Meghan Markle: 19 Cruelest Things Her Own Family Has Said About the Duchess Markle is due to give birth some time in the next few weeks. We really hope all these dumb, ignorant, bitter and jealous people shut the heck up at that point. The last thing a new mother will need is to her nonsense such as the junk that Campbell is spewing above.

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Make Major Move Prior to Royal Baby

We have huge news regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, readers. No, however, it isn’t that huge news regarding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. But we are getting closer and closer to the truly big one… Before the Royal Baby enters the world, however, Harry and Meghan have officially moved into the home where their impending child will be raised. The famous parents-to-be now reside into their newly renovated home, Frogmore Cottage, which is located on the Frogmore Estate in Berkshire. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are expecting their first child any week now, were initially revealed to be leaving their two-bedroom Nottingham Cottage at Kensington Palace in London last November. The decision took many observers by surprised and fueled talk about a Markle and Kate Middleton feud . There was an assumption as the time that Markle simply had to get as far away from her rival as possible. Is this really the case? We’ll likely never know. It’s equally conceivable that the couple simply wants their son or daughter to grow up outside the busy city of London. “Windsor is a very special place for their royal highnesses and they are grateful that their official residence will be on the estate,” Kensington Palace simply said in a statement last fall. Last month, in anticipation of Markle giving birth, the formation of a new household for Harry and Meghan was also confirmed, putting an end to the joint household the prince shared with older brother Prince William at Kensington Palace. This is technical Royal Family stuff, but it’s important to those who are interested in the lives of Harry, William and their wives. “The Queen has agreed to the creation of a new household for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, following their marriage in May last year. The Household, which will be created with the support of the Queen and the Prince of Wales, will be established in the spring,” a royal statement announced a couple weeks ago. It continued: “The Duke of Sussex currently has his own private office, which has been supporting the Duchess since Their Royal Highnesses engagement in November 2017. “This long-planned move will ensure that permanent support arrangements for the Duke and Duchess’ work are in place as they start their family and move to their official residence at Frogmore Cottage.” Frogmore Cottage, of course, is not really a cottage in any traditional sense. It has 10 bedrooms, for example. It was gifted to Harry and his wife by Harry’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, and is very nearby from the queen’s Windsor Castle, where the superstars are expected to spend Easter Sunday. There’s also plenty of room here for Markle’s mother to feel comfortable, as she’s expected to stick around for awhile after her grandchild is born. She is not expected to move permanently into the estate, however; neither is Markle’s attention-starved father or insult-hurling step-sister. They both suck and will hopefully never receive an invite to the home. At this point, meanwhile, Markle is on maternity leave and is not expected to be out and about in public very much. All we can really do is sit back and debate potential baby names while we await the momentous occasion. Oh, and we can also follow Harry and Meghan on social media ! “Welcome to our official Instagram,” the couple captioned their first Instagram post this week, concluding: “We look forward to sharing the work that drives us, the causes we support, important announcements, and the opportunity to shine a light on key issues. We thank you for your support, and welcome you to @sussexroyal.” View Slideshow: Meghan Markle: 19 Cruelest Things Her Own Family Has Said About the Duchess

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Meghan Markle Disses Princess Beatrice, Pisses Off Royals AGAIN?!

These days, it seems not a week goes by without some new report of Meghan Markle pissing off her royal in-laws. Of course, while it’s true that the Windsors can be a stuffy and unforgiving lot, you can safely bet that most of these reports are the result of a British tabloid press that very much wants to believe Meghan is despised by Prince Harry’s family. It’s almost as if there’s some sort of obvious difference between Meghan and, say, Kate Middleton. It must be that Meghan is too American , as the outlets like The Sun have repeatedly claimed. Or perhaps it’s just that the royals are still biased against actresses after that whole Wallis Simpson affair of [checks notes] 83 years ago. Yeah, that’s the ticket. Perhaps we’ll never quite know why the tabloid press is so eager to push the narrative that the royals want Meghan condemned to the scullery like Emma Stone in The Favourite . But for whatever reason, the smear campaign continues. The latest claim about the mostly-made-up Meghan vs. the Windsors feud comes from this side of the pond for a change, as Radar Online is reporting that there’s some lingering beef over Meghan’s New York City baby shower . Several outlets reported that the royals were not thrilled about the event, as it goes against their traditions. None of Meg’s in-laws were in attendance, though she reportedly extended invitations to several members of her UK fam. Now, there are reports that Meghan will soon attend a UK baby shower, this one hosted by Kate Middleton. While the two celebrations will be very different in everything from tone to guest list, they’ll reportedly have one big thing in common — the absence of Princess Beatrice. PB is the daughter of Prince Andrew and the infamous Fergie (the duchess, not the Black Eyed Pea), and according to Radar, she and Meghan have never seen eye-to-eye. Insiders say Meghan extending an invitation to Beatrice “would have helped prove to the world that there’s no beef between Meg and the blood princesses of the family.” Meg simply wasn’t having it, however, primarily between Bea has “occasionally been an awful snob” to her. Sounds to us like reason enough for a solid snub! Despite the fact that she’s apparently no big fan of Meghan’s, Bea was reportedly wounded by the snub and is now “determined to make things even harder for Meghan,” the insider claims. So it looks like it’s time for yet another quite-possibly-fake royal feud. Move over, Meghan vs. Kate ! Meghan vs. Beatrice is here, and it promises to be way more one-sided, and thus, way more amusing. View Slideshow: Meghan Markle vs. Kate Middleton Feud: Tearing William and Harry Apart?!

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Royal Parenting: Meghan Markle Reportedly Says She’s Raising Kid With ‘Fluid” Approach To Gender

Source: Pool/Samir Hussein / Getty Sources Say She Wants To Avoid Gender Stereotypes Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are reportedly taking an approach to parenting that gives their child more leeway with their gender expression. The pair recently had their baby shower , and rumors say the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are having a baby boy. However, according to Vanity Fair , the two are trying to move away from gender stereotypes no matter the sex of the baby. A source close to the couple said that Meghan told at least one friend that they want to nurture their kid with a more fluid approach to gender. “Meghan has been talking to some of her friends about the birth and how she and Harry plan to raise their baby. Her exact word was ‘fluid,’” the source told Vanity Fair. The future parents are already sticking to their values, according to sources. They reportedly have a gender-neutral nursery with whites and grays over the typical pink vs. blue color schemes. Their gender fluid approach to raising their kid could mean various things in the future. It could be as simple as not forcing Barbie dolls on a girl or telling the boy they can only stick to one type of profession. Celebs like Kate Hudson and Angelina Jolie are already championing gender fluid ways of raising their kid. Hudson even went on Instagram to say she’s bringing up her kids “to feel free to be exactly who they want to be.” Some studies show positive effects too. According to a study in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology , children enrolled in Sweden’s gender-neutral kindergarten system had more access to opportunities, which researcher predict could result in more success as adults. Of course, countries like Sweden differ drastically when it comes to things like healthcare , which could play a role in overall child access and success. But still, the report could still give major insight to the future well-being of kids.

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