How Prince Harry paid a special tribute to Princess Diana in the royal baby announcement

Publish Date: Tuesday, 7 May 2019, 9:56AM

As the world watched on in anticipation, the royal family announced the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's baby boy this morning.

The statement from Buckingham Palace confirmed that Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Camilla Parker Bowles, Prince William and Kate Middleton were all informed of the child's arrival.

But there were also three extra names included in the set.

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Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex was safely delivered of a son at 0526hrs this morning. The baby weighs 7lbs 3oz. The Duke of Sussex was present for the birth. The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Earl Spencer have been informed and are delighted with the news. The Duchess’s mother, Doria Ragland, who is overjoyed by the arrival of her first grandchild, is with Their Royal Highnesses at Frogmore Cottage. Her Royal Highness and the baby are both doing well.

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Deviating from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's baby announcements, Prince Harry paid tribute to his late mother, Princess Diana, by naming her three siblings ― Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Earl Spencer - in the notice.

The 34-year-old royal has maintained a close relationship with his mother's family, with Fellowes even giving a reading at his wedding last year.

Really very lovely news today - many, many, congratulations! (Good to have another Taurean in the family....)
— Charles Spencer (@cspencer1508) May 6, 2019

In addition to his joint statement with the royal family, Spencer also tweeted in response to the baby's birth.

"Really very lovely news today - many, many, congratulations! (Good to have another Taurean in the family....)," he wrote.

Harry has continually included tributes to his mother in all his big milestones; such as their engagement when Harry included two diamonds from Diana's collection in his wife's engagement ring and at their wedding when the hymn "Guide Me, O Thy Great Redeemer" from the much loved Princess' funeral was played.

Back when the couple announced their engagement, Harry said his mother would've been "over the moon, jumping up and down, so excited for me, but then would've also probably been best friends with Meghan."

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This afternoon, His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex shared the news of the arrival of his and the Duchess’ first born child. Their son was born early morning on the 6th of May, 2019 and weighs 7lbs and 3oz. Their Royal Highnesses thank you for your support and kindness during this exceptionally joyful time in their lives as they welcome their baby boy.

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The new royal baby now becomes the seventh in line to the throne, behind his father; three cousins, Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 4, and Prince Louis, who just celebrated his first birthday; Harry's brother, Prince William; and the baby's grandfather, Prince Charles.

We have no doubt that Princess Diana is beaming with pride today.

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