Prince Harry couldn’t wait to be a dad, and it really shows now that he’s welcomed a son! Shortly after his wife, Meghan Markle, gave birth, the proud father stepped out to gush about the “amazing” experience to reporters. “I’m very excited to announce that Meghan and myself had a baby boy early this morning, a very healthy boy. Mother and baby are doing incredibly well.” The new dad went on to awe over the beauty of childbirth and his wife’s (and all mothers’) remarkable strength. “It’s been the most amazing experience,” he shared with a giddy laugh. “How any woman does all that they do is beyond comprehension,” he added with a hilarious “mind blown” gesture. The child arrived just before 5:30 a.m. local time and weighs 7 pounds and 3 ounces. As for the little boy’s moniker? Harry had this to say: “We’re still thinking about names.” He did joke, however, that “the baby’s a little overdue, so we did have some time to think about it.” For now, the royal is just overjoyed to be a father. “As I said, I’m so incredibly proud of my wife … This little thing is absolutely to die for, so I’m just over the moon.” Prepping for a baby? Check out The Bump for all the advice and inspiration you need.<doc-sep>Speculation is growing over what Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will name their newborn son. Congratulations have been sent from across the world to the couple who became parents to a boy on Monday. The former actress gave birth to the boy - weighing seven pounds three ounces - early on Monday morning. Prince Harry has confirmed the child was a little overdue, and they plan to announce his name in the coming days. He also said Meghan and the new arrival are both doing well. There is also some speculation over whether the newest member of the British royal family - who is seventh in line to the throne - will have a royal title of His Royal Highness. Technically, the baby will be a prince but not until Prince Charles becomes king. All Queen Elizabeth II's grandchildren have a right to the title - but this could be dropped at his parent's request. This baby is the queen's eighth great-grandchild. Reaction has also been coming in from Meghan Markle's Los Angeles neighbourhood where she grew up. Local news crews set up across the road from the family home. A city used to a hierarchy of its own sort of royalty is now feasting on being part of the real thing. In such a diverse city as Los Angeles, there is some surprise that the birth of a biracial baby into the royal family has become noteworthy. But comedian Angie Stocker, a mum of two in her own biracial family, said the conversation can only be helpful. She said: "Being biracial is out there. It's not crazy, we're not a different species, we're all people. "I feel like it's important to talk about it and when it becomes a talking point I think that's good because that means something is going to change." As Americans digested the news of the new arrival in the UK, the question also arose over whether the royal baby could grow up to one day run for president of the United States. As the child of a US citizen and therefore born a citizen himself, it would appear to be a possibility, subject to all kinds of legal manoeuvring on both sides of the pond. No-one can run for president until they are 35 though, so the Sussexes have a few years before they have to worry about the political implications. Additional reporting: IRN<doc-sep>Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex announced their first child’s name on Wednesday, sharing the news that their son will be called Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor following a photo call. As for the new royal baby’s title, unlike Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis — the children of William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge — Harry and Meghan’s baby boy is not a prince. Unless Queen Elizabeth II issues a Letters Patent declaring otherwise (like she did for Will and Kate’s kids.) “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are pleased to announce they have named their first born child: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor,” the couple’s official Instagram account captioned a shot of Meghan introducing Archie to the queen on Wednesday. “This afternoon Their Royal Highnesses introduced Her Majesty The Queen to her eighth great-grandchild at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duchess’ mother were also present for this special occasion.” The name Archie is certainly not a traditional choice for Harry and Meghan as it’s not the name of a past British monarch or even a past member of the British royal family. As of now, it’s unclear why Harry and Meghan chose the name Archie for their son. Leading up to the name announcement, Ladbrokes odds had Alexander at 4/1, Spencer at 5/1, James at 6/1, Arthur at 7/1 and Theodore at 8/1. Meghan gave birth to the baby boy, who weighs 7 pounds and 3 ounces, on Monday, the couple announced on their Instagram page. Prince Harry, speaking to cameras on the grounds of Windsor Castle on Monday, said “this little thing is absolutely to die for.” Royals fans have been speculating over the new royal baby name since Kensington Palace announced that Markle was pregnant with the couple’s first child on Oct. 15. “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019,” the palace said in a statement. Get The Brief. Sign up to receive the top stories you need to know right now. 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Marie Claire is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Words by Maisie Bovingdon Meghan Markle and Prince Harry welcomed their first baby into the world on May 6. The Duke of Sussex announced the exciting news his son was born just before 5.30 am at their home in Frogmore Cottage. The new parent said: ‘I’m very excited to announce that Meghan and myself had a baby boy this morning, a very healthy baby boy. ‘I’m so incredibly proud of my wife. And as every father and parent would say, your baby is absolutely amazing. ‘How any woman does what they do is beyond comprehension. But we’re both absolutely thrilled. ‘But this little thing is absolutely to-die-for so I’m absolutely over the moon. It’s been the most amazing experience I could ever have possibly imagined.’ Although the couple have remained tight lipped over what they will name their first born, royal fans have been speculating over baby Sussex’s moniker. While some think the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will name their child Spencer after Harry’s late mother, whose maiden name was Spencer, others believe he dropped a major hint when he gave his public announcement. Harry shared the news while standing beside the stables in Windsor, and two horses could be seen in the background. The two animals are named George and Sir John, which has sparked speculation they could be the title of their little bundle of joy. However, as Harry’s nephew has already taken the name George, the pair are believed to name their baby John. Only time will tell.