FACTBOX-Reaction to Harry and Meghan's baby, Britain's latest royal

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex and wife of Britain’s Prince Harry, gave birth to a boy on Monday, the seventh-in-line to the throne and described by his proud father as "absolutely to die for". Below are reactions from public figures:

ROYAL FAMILY STATEMENT "The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Earl Spencer have been informed and are delighted with the news.

"The Duchess’s mother, Doria Ragland, who is overjoyed by the arrival of her first grandchild, is with Their Royal Highnesses at Frogmore Cottage." BRITISH PRIME MINISTER THERESA MAY

"Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the arrival of their baby boy. Wishing you all the best at this happy time." OPPOSITION LABOUR PARTY LEADER JEREMY CORBYN

"Congratulations to Meghan and Harry on the birth of their baby. I hope they're all doing well." (Reporting by William James Editing by Frances Kerry)