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REVEALED: The real reason Harry and Meghan named their son Archie

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  • 11 May 2019

The real reason Prince Harry and Meghan Markle named their baby boy Archie has been revealed. 

The Sun reports the Duchess of Sussex named the royal baby after her childhood cat, and a vintage US comic book she used to collect.

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Today The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to share their first public moment as a family. They are so incredibly grateful for the warm wishes and support they've received from everyone around the world, since welcoming their son two days ago. Photo cred: Chris Allerton ©️SussexRoyal

A former close friend said on Thursday night: “Doria rescued Archie and he became an important part of the household. Meghan loved playing with him and she was always talking about him to her friends.

“It’s no surprise she named her new baby Archie. She loved that cat.”

He is believed to have died while Meghan was at college.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are pleased to announce they have named their first born child: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor 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. Photo credit: Chris Allerton ©️SussexRoyal

The source also claims Meghan and Harry’s bub was named after the title character in US comic Archie, which she collected with her estranged dad Thomas.

The friend said: “She would spend her weekends going to vintage stores to buy the comics.

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