Meghan Markle baby news: Sussex child isn't the first royal of mixed heritage (Image: GETTY) Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s son, however, is in fact not the first royal of mixed descent despite earlier beliefs. Baby Archie became the seventh in line to the throne when he was born this week but he is in fact the second royal of mixed race behind the children of Lady Davina Windsor and Gary Lewis. Davina is the daughter of the Her Majesty’s first cousin Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Related articles Royal WARS: How Prince Harry comment sparked Meghan Markle family FEUD Royal baby: Why Archie can do THIS without royal title Davina shares two children with her now ex-husband who is of New Zealand Maori descent. Her wedding to Mr Lewis made history asher then husband became the first known person of Maori heritage to marry into the Royal Family. The couple went on to have two children, Senna Kowhai in 2010 and Tane Mahuta in 2012 before their eventual divorce last year. Senna and Tane are currently 32nd and 33rd in line to the throne behind their mother who is 31st. READ MORE: Meghan Markle baby: How Prince Harry may honour Queen with ‘push gift' Meghan Markle baby news: Davina Windsor gave birth to the first bi-racial royal (Image: GETTY) Mr Lewis and Davina were also present at Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge’s marriage in 2011. Upon Archie’s arrival Harry praised his wife and announced his excitement at finally having a child. Harry told the media: “It’s been the most amazing experience I could ever possibly imagine. “We are both absolutely thrilled and so grateful to all the love and support from everybody out there, it’s been amazing, so we just wanted to share this with everybody. READ MORE: Meghan Markle baby: Archie Harrison could be given HRH status Related articles Prince Harry WARNED: Duke in 'DANGER' after royal baby announcement Royal baby SHOCK: How the Queen 'told crude JOKE' after meeting baby Meghan markle baby news: Harry praised his wife (Image: GETTY) “I haven’t been to many births! This is definitely my first birth. “But it was amazing, absolutely, absolutely incredible, and as I said, I’m so incredibly proud of my wife. “And as every father and parent would say, your baby is absolutely amazing, but this little thing is absolutely to die for. “I’m just over the moon.” Related articles Comments Unavailable Sorry, we are unable to accept comments about this article at the moment. However, you will find some great articles which you can comment on right now in our Comment section. All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility