ASNI, MOROCCO - FEBRUARY 24: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex smile in a classroom during their visit to Lycée Qualifiant Grand Atlas, the local secondary school
Thomas Markle has sent his "congratulations" to his "lovely daughter Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry" following the birth of their first child together.
The 37-year-old royal - who was known as Meghan Markle before her marriage to 34-year-old Harry - and her husband welcomed a 7lb 6oz son into the
world on Monday morning (06.05.19) and now her dad has sent the couple his best wishes and is certain that the royal baby boy will serve the people of Britain with "grace, dignity and honour".
In a statement, Thomas, 74, told The Sun newspaper: "I'm delighted to hear that mother and child are doing well. I am proud that my new grandson is born into the British royal family and I am sure that he will grow up to serve the crown and the people of Britain with grace, dignity, and honour. God bless the child and I wish him health and happiness, and my congratulations to my lovely daughter Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry, and God save the Queen."
The 74-year-old retired Hollywood lighting director - who lives in Rosarito, Mexico - has six grandchildren in total. His other two children, Samantha, from Virginia, and Thomas Jr., who resides in Oregon, have five kids between them, all of whom live the US.
Thomas has not spoken to his daughter Meghan since she got married to Harry last May, although there has been correspondence by letter. He was unable to attend the ceremony at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle after suffering a heart attack in the lead up to the big day.
