Royal arrival: Anticipation mounts as Baby Sussex is set to be introduced to the world
Royal fans are planning to stay in the Berkshire town for as long as it takes to see the new Sussex baby.
Thursday 9 May 2019 09:57, UK
The public could get its first look at Baby Sussex later today when the two-day-old boy is expected to attend his first photocall.
Harry and Meghan have been at their Frogmore Cottage home, near the Queen's Windsor Castle residence, since the birth of the new royal in the early hours of Monday morning.
The Duke of Sussex revealed the couple had not decided on a name for their baby after announcing the birth of his son to the waiting media in Windsor.
Harry said he planned to make another announcement in two days' time "so everyone can see the baby".
Baby Sussex arrived at 5.26am on Monday, weighing 7lb 3oz. He is thought to have been born at Frogmore Cottage, but there have been reports the baby was delivered in a London hospital.
Members of the Royal Family shared their joy about the new arrival, with the Duke of Cambridge saying Tuesday that he was "obviously thrilled, absolutely thrilled, and obviously looking forward to seeing them in the next few days when things have quietened down".
He added: "I'm very pleased and glad to welcome my own brother into the sleep deprivation society that is parenting."
Kate said they had no clues about the baby's name, but were eager to see the Sussexes and their new arrival.
She said: "As William said, we're looking forward to meeting him and finding out what his name's going to be so it's really exciting for both of them and we wish them all the best."
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The Prince of Wales, during an official visit to Germany with the Duchess of Cornwall, said on Tuesday: "We couldn't be more delighted at the news and we're looking forward to meeting the baby when we return."
Royal fans lining the pavements outside Windsor Castle have been left with plenty of questions over the new arrival.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were quick to answer many of those questions following the births of their three children at the Lindo Wing in central London, but Harry and Meghan are making everyone wait a little longer for news.
For the most dedicated, it means an extra night or two camped outside than they would normally expect. Not that it's done much to dampen their enthusiasm.
"I'm almost as excited as Prince Harry," said Margaret Tyler, a veteran of royal baby celebrations, dressed in a fetching blazer covered in more Union Jacks than your average Olympics cycling podium.
Just like her accomplice, the increasingly recognisable Terry Hutt, she is planning to stay in Windsor, Berkshire, for as long as it takes to see the new Sussex baby.
Mr Hutt, wearing a bowler hat to match his similarly patriotic jacket, added: "Obviously I'm going to be here tomorrow, to wait and see the baby. If and when I do see the baby, hopefully it'll have ginger hair."
Similarly committed to sticking around is Sharon McEwan, who is excited by speculation that Harry and Meghan might think outside the box when it comes to naming their first child, rather than stick to tradition. She quite likes the idea of Spencer.
The modern, forward-thinking nature of the couple that has people wondering whether they might opt for such a name is also what likely makes them even more popular with royal fans overseas.
International fascination with the Royal Family is always well reflected in Windsor and the US, Canada, Germany, Japan and China were just some of the nations represented by the visitors enjoying the blue skies and fine weather on Tuesday.
Dayah Johal came to London for a family holiday from Vancouver, but news of the royal birth forced an almost immediate detour.
"We couldn't believe the timing and we knew we had to come to Windsor to take part in the excitement," she said.
"I love to get dressed up, wear a fancy hat and have my high tea whenever there's a big royal event, so I can hardly believe I'm here breathing in the same air as them."
So far as hype levels go, Ms Johal would give any royal fan a run for their money.
But nobody encapsulates the public's obsession with the royals like self-anointed super-fan John Loughrey, who always wears his badge-laden beanie.
He admitted he missed the "party atmosphere" of being outside the Lindo Wing, but was happy enough to celebrate the new arrival with "a glass of champagne, fish and chips, and a slice of American pie".
It's not quite avocado on toast, but Meghan will surely appreciate the sentiment.