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Meghan Markle's father has expressed pride at his daughter giving birth to a healthy baby boy today after the 74-year-old was snubbed in the Royal announcement.

Prince Harry confirmed the birth of his firstborn this afternoon after his wife was more than a week overdue.

Ex-Hollywood lighting director Thomas Markle has congratulated the new parents, saying 'God bless this child' after keeping a low profile in recent weeks. He said he hoped the child would serve with 'grace, dignity and honour'.