Meghan Markle baby news – the royal baby boy is here! But did the bookies get it right?

PRINCE Harry and Meghan Markle have had their firstborn baby - and it's a boy!

Betting was rife as to what gender Baby Sussex would be. So did the bookies get it right? Let's find out...

What were the odds on Meghan Markle's baby being a boy or a girl?

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry did not reveal the sex of their first baby until its birth.

It's possible to know a baby's gender at around 16-20 weeks - however, the couple decided to keep their child's sex a surprise.

American forensic artist Joe Mullins has created pictures of what he imagines the couple's son or daughter would look like.

Betfair had 5/6 odds on a girl, .

Betvictor had 4/7 odds on a girl and 5/4 on a boy.

Paddy Power had 5/6 0dds on a girl and 5/6 on a boy.

Ladbrokes had 4/6 odds on a girl and 11/10 on a boy.

The baby boy will take the surname Sussex.

When did Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announce the pregnancy?

Meghan and Harry announced the pregnancy to the public on October 15, 2018.

The Palace broke the news via a statement on Twitter.

It said: "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."

The news came five months after the Royal Wedding in May 2018.

It's believed that the couple shared the news with the Royal Family in private at Princess Eugenie's wedding.

What will Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's baby be called?

Bookies have already set odds on what Meghan and Harry's first child will be called.

As the baby is now revealed to be a boy, bets are only open for male names.

Alexander is topping the odds currently at 4/1 and the list features many names of previous monarchs.

One unusual name popping up on the list is Grey with odds of 20/1.