SUFFOLK has sent its congratulations to the Countess of Wessex today after she gave birth to a baby boy.

SUFFOLK has sent its congratulations to the Countess of Wessex today after she gave birth to a baby boy.

The baby was born in Surrey at 4.20pm weighing 6lb 2oz. Sophie, 42, and the Earl of Wessex are said to be “absolutely thrilled”.

The couple already have a four-year-old daughter, Lady Louise Windsor.

Today Liz Harsant, leader of Ipswich Borough Council, sent her best wishes to the family.

She said: “I'm thrilled, I'm a great royalist.

“I'd sending lots of congratulations and best wishes.”

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