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Royal baby: Looking back at Meghan's pregnancy

Shamaan Freeman-PowellBBC News

Buckingham Palace has confirmed the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's first child - a boy.

Their son will be behind Prince Harry in the order of succession, making him seventh in line to the throne.

We take a look at some of the most striking pictures from Meghan's pregnancy.

News imagePA OCTOBER 17 Harry and Meghan speak to five year old Luke Vincent during their Royal tour of AustraliaPA
Prince Harry, 34, and Meghan, 37 announced they were expecting their first child after arriving in Sydney, Australia, on 15 October 2018, for their first official tour together
News imageGetty Images The duchess arriving at the wedding of Princess EugenieGetty Images
However, the Queen and other senior royals were told about the pregnancy at Princess Eugenie's wedding on 12 October 2018
News imageGetty Images Meghan stunned the audience wearing a one-shouldered black Givenchy gown for the occasionGetty Images
The Duchess of Sussex made a surprise appearance at the 2018 British Fashion Awards in December, when she presented a prize to the designer of her wedding dress
News imageGetty Images Harry and MeghanGetty Images
She was then on hand to greet hundreds of well-wishers after attending the Christmas Day church service at Sandringham
News imageReuters Meghan in Birkenhead January 14Reuters
During a trip to Merseyside in January, the Duchess told well-wishers she was six months pregnant and did not know if it was a boy or a girl
News imageGetty Images Harry and Meghan in MoroccoGetty Images
In February, the royal couple went on their first official visit to Morocco, the couple's last overseas trip before the baby was due to arrive
News imagePA Meghan spoke on a panel to mark International Women's Day 2019PA
Meghan spoke at an event to mark International Women's Day, where she said she hoped her baby would be a feminist

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