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MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry have announced the birth of their first child - Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

But who will the royal baby boy look like? A forensic artist has given us a sneak peek into the future...

 The palace shared photos of baby Archie alongside HRH Queen Elizabeth II, The Duke OF Edinburgh and Meghan's mum Doria Ragland
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The palace shared photos of baby Archie alongside HRH Queen Elizabeth II, The Duke OF Edinburgh and Meghan's mum Doria RaglandCredit: PA:Press Association

How were the images created?

American forensic artist Joe Mullins created the images of baby Archie in the future after careful study of photos of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

He apparently looked at numerous recent photos of them both, to create the mock-up images.

The results look oddly accurate - exactly what you might imagine Archie to look like when he grows up.

 Can you see Meghan and Harry's features in this image?
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Can you see Meghan and Harry's features in this image?

What will their son look like?

Archie apparently hasn't escaped inheriting the Windsor ears.

His hair is a darker ginger to his father's, as well has having slightly fuller lips.

He has Harry's rosy cheeks - and looks a little cheeky.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle show off their new baby boy to the world
 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex gushed over their 'amazing' baby boy
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex gushed over their 'amazing' baby boyCredit: PA:Press Association
 Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Winsdor was introduced to the world after he was born on May 6, 2019
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Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Winsdor was introduced to the world after he was born on May 6, 2019Credit: PA:Press Association

When was the royal baby introduced to the world?

Meghan and Harry beamed on May 8,2019, as they introduced their "amazing" baby boy to the world - who they later revealed they had given him the name Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

The new parents appeared tired but ecstatic as they cradled the newborn, with giddy bearded dad Harry joking his son "already has facial hair";.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's low key announcement at Windsor Castle was in stark contrast to Kate Middleton and Prince William's baby reveals that saw hundreds of photographers snap pictures of their three children hours after they were born.

And they kept their little boy swaddled in a white blanket and hat as they talked about him.

Baby Archie was born on May 6,2019.

Where the baby boy was born will be revealed in the birth certificate - which must be completed within 42 days of the birth.

New mum Meghan, 37, stunned in a white dress that bared her arms as she stood by grinning new dad Prince Harry, 34, who cradled their little boy.

She gushed over life after welcoming her little boy, saying: "It's magic.

"It's pretty amazing. I have the best two guys in the world, so I'm really happy."

And she said the baby boy, who is just two days old, already had the "sweetest temperament" - adding "he's the dream".

How did Kensington Palace announce the pregnancy?

Kensington Palace announced the news on its .

The message read: "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.

"Their Royal Highnesses have appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy news with the public."

Meghan Markle’s mum Doria Ragland then released a statement through Kensington Palace saying she was "very happy" and "looking forward to welcoming her first grandchild".

When asked if Meghan's dad Thomas had been made aware of the news the Palace responded with "no comment."

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