The Duke and Duchess of Sussex proudly showed off their baby son for the first time yesterday during an historic photocall within the grounds of Windsor Castle.
Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor made his very first public appearance alongside a thrilled Prince Harry and Meghan inside the majestic St George’s Hall, where they posed for a series of heartwarming photographs.
The two-day-old infant was lovingly cradled by his adoring father and watched attentively by Meghan, who was herself pictured for the first time in six weeks since withdrawing from public life ahead of the birth.
The couple appeared to be beside themselves with joy, giggling and looking into each other’s eyes as they spoke, while Harry could not resist sneaking a peek down at his son as he apparently slept peacefully in his arms.
Harry and Meghan answered several questions before leaving the hall for a meeting with the Queen, where Her Majesty was pictured smiling broadly as she finally introduced to the infant, her eighth great-grandchild.
In a touching image that reflected the increasingly modern and cosmopolitan royal family, the Queen was joined by the new parents, the Duke of Edinburgh and Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland as they all looked on lovingly at the latest addition.
Baby Sussex (pictured) made his very first public appearance at a photocall alongside a thrilled Prince Harry and Meghan in the grounds of Windsor Castle, where the new family have been holed up since the historic birth on Monday
The world has been given its first ever glimpse of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s newborn son yesterday as his beaming parents finally showed off their ‘own little bundle of joy’ to millions of royal fans across the globe
Sneak peak: Baby Sussex was wrapped in a white blanket and appeared in a white bonnet, keeping whether he has any hair and what colour it is a mystery
The couple revealed their plans to present their newborn to the Queen later that day, having bumped into the Duke of Edinburgh shortly before the photocall
Little Archie Harrison was introduced to the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Meghan’s mother Doria by his proud parents
Meghan, clearly loving her new role as a mother, places a loving hand on the head of her infant son following his birth on Monday
Meghan and Harry share a laugh after they were asked who their newborn son takes after the most following his birth on Monday
A close up of the adorable infant comes as his new dad Prince Harry joked that he ‘already had a bit of facial hair’ like his father
Harry and Meghan appeared overjoyed as they finally presented their newborn son to the whole world at yesterdays’ photocall
Baby Sussex was barely visible, but his tiny face peaked out of his white bonnet and blanket as Harry held him in his arms
The couple appeared to be beside themselves with joy, giggling and looking into each other’s eyes as they spoke, while Harry could not resist sneaking a peek down at his son as he apparently slept
Meghan used ‘protective and reassuring touches and signs’ while Harry cradled the baby throughout
The new parents couldn’t look any happier as they stare lovingly into each other’s eyes during yesterday’s historic photocall
The loved-up couple waved to the camera before walking off as they prepare to introduce the infant to his great-grandmother, the Queen
The two-day-old infant was lovingly cradled by his adoring father as the pair walked off with Meghan stroking the Prince’s back in open support
Next to a photo of the newborn with The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and The Duchess’ mother, the caption continued: ‘They are so incredibly grateful for the warm wishes and support they’ve received from everyone around the world, since welcoming their son two days ago’
The charming photographs of the three of them were posted to Instagram with a caption which read: ‘Today The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to share their first public moment as a family’
The newest member of the royal family, who was born on Monday, managed to rake in over 1.4million likes on the three photos within one hour of them being posted online
Meghan touched her hair repeatedly throughout the photo call, which body language expert Judi James says is proof of her ‘protective leadership role’
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan looked completely at ease yesterday ahead of their announcement that they had named their son Archie Harrison
The young royal sleeps peacefully as his parents Harry and Meghan gush to the world about their pride following his birth
Meghan places a loving hand on her newborn son, who was tightly wrapped in a blanket and held throughout the photocall by his father Prince Harry
The Duchess looked lovingly at her baby as her husband brought him over to present him to the cameras – and the world
Speaking for only a few minutes from inside the majestic St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle, a radiant Meghan, who struggled to take her eyes off her beaming husband, said she had the ‘two best guys in the world’
Prince Harry already appeared well at ease with being a father as he cradled his newborn son in his arms during the photocall
Meghan and Harry’s baby was born weighing 7lb 3oz at 5.26am on Monday, May 6. It is not yet known exactly where he was born but he was back home with his mother, father and grandmother Doria Ragland within hours of being born
Prince Harry, holding his newborn son in his arms, walks towards a pool of reporters and photographers for the first photocall of young Archie Harrison’s life
The royal couple and new parents smiled as they listened to questions from the press. They said they were looking forward to introducing the baby to the Queen and Prince Philip, after accidentally ‘bumping into’ the Duke
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are pictured with their baby son in the majestic setting of St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle yesterday
Body language expert Judi James has said Meghan displayed some level of anxiety, but her loving looks at her son and her husband showed how happy she is to be a mother
This photograph of the couple arriving at yesterday’s historic photocall was shared on the Sussex’s official Instagram page yesterday
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, clearly excited about their first few days as parents, proudly show off their baby son to the world
Tightly wrapped in a white blanket, baby Archie looked peaceful as he slept in his father’s arms during yesterday’s photocall
When two becomes three: The couple looked completely besotted with each other as they presented Archie to everyone around the world for the first time yesterday
A selection of exclusive photographs taken by Chris Allerton, the Sussex’s personal photographer for their wedding, were shared on the couple’s Instagram page later in the afternoon
Meghan gives a sheepish wave to the waiting cameras as she and her husband Harry present their son Archie to the world
In what is bound to be the first of many events in the next few months, Archie stole the show when presented to the world for the first time
A smiling Meghan cannot keep her eyes off her husband and new baby as the couple unveil their new ‘bundle of joy’ yesterday
The Duke of Sussex looks lovingly at his wife and the mother of his first child as the pair have a brief chat with reporters
The beaming couple look completely besotted with their new son as they arrive at St George’s Hall to give the world the first glimpse of Baby Sussex
Protective mother: Meghan sought to ‘protect and reassure’ her baby as her husband cradled him throughout the photo call
Meghan clutched onto Harry’s arm as her husband cradled the baby in his arms. They spoke to members of the press for just a few minutes but said they were elated to be parents and their son has been a ‘dream’ so far
Meghan places a loving arm around the back of her husband following yesterday’s historic photocall, which is boud to be the first of many public appearances the pair make with their newborn in the coming months
The couple are pictured arriving at the photocall within Windsor Castle as the world desperately tried to get its first glimpse of the latest royal baby
A smiling Meghan gives her newborn son a quick glance before facing media for the first time since she gave birth on Monday
Elated: Harry’s wide, genuine smile melted the hearts of royal fans across the globe as he was unable to hide his joy
Meghan has been praised for her ‘natural’ make-up and wearing a dress that didn’t try to hide her ‘mum tum’. Here she touches her forehead as Harry explains what the first few days of parenting have been like
Royal fans are desperate to know what colour hair and eyes Baby Sussex has, so they can gage his likeness to Meghan and Harry. The little baby was largely covered up when he appeared for the first time and kept his eyes closed throughout
Meghan gave a nervous giggle as Harry gave a small speech to the press. The prince is seen looking lovingly at her in Windsor
Peaceful: Asked if he was sleeping well, Meghan said her baby boy has been a ‘dream’ so far and has a ‘calm temperament’
Meghan was appearing for the first time in about six weeks and seemed to be coping well following the pregnancy and birth on Monday
The reporter who conducted the first interview with the three Sussexes asked Harry and Meghan to tip him forward slightly so viewers could catch a better glimpse of him
Look of love: Meghan gazes lovingly at Harry after describing him and her son as her ‘two guys’ as they spoke to the media
Harry and Meghan thanked well-wishers for all their love and support and said it ‘means the world’ before they turned their backs and walked away, with Meghan lovingly rubbing Harry’s shoulder
The couple share a joke with the royal rota of press agencies after the world was left waiting for two days to get its first glimpse of the latest royal baby
According to body language expert Judi James, Meghan ‘rewarded’ Harry with a loving pat on the back as they walked away from the cameras inside St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle this afternoon
Body language expert Judi James explained that while the Duke of Sussex was the one holding their two-day-old son, Meghan gave him ‘reassuring touches’ throughout. Pictured, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex with their baby son, who was born on Monday morning, during a photocall in St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle in Berkshire
Proud father Prince Harry cradled his baby boy as he introduced him to the world this afternoon. Judi added that he ‘took his duties seriously’
Prince Harry looks as though he is bursting with pride as he greets members of the media for yesterday’s historic photocall
While the couple cooed over their newborn baby, they also gave each other a ‘very besotted looking look of love’, according to the expert. Pictured, Meghan standing by her ‘two guys’
Harry and Meghan walk away from the photocall yesterday as they prepare for the next stages of their lives as first-time parents