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The former first lady replied to The Royal Family's tweet with a message of congrats from her and Barack.

Ellen DeGeneres

The #royalbaby is here! Congratulations, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The baby is 7th in line for the throne, which is crazy, because right now I’m 7th in line for the key-making kiosk at my grocery store. @RoyalFamily

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 6, 2019

The talk show host and comedian joked that while baby Sussex is 7th in line for the throne, she is \"7th in line\" at her grocery store.

Ryan Seacrest

It’s a boy! Congrats to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. The royal baby is 7th in line to the British throne...and the latest entry in the race for the iron throne.

— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) May 6, 2019

Nina Garcia

It’s a boy !!💙💙 Born May 6 a Taurus baby. congratulations to this amazing couple The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. 💙💙💙💙 pic.twitter.com/R7NeIKDaRd

— Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia) May 6, 2019

The Elle Magazine editor-in-chief shared her congrats for the newborn, who is also a- Taurus, according to the zodiac signs.

Wendy Williams

IT'S A BOY! Congratulations to Meghan Markle & Prince Harry who welcomed their first child at 5:26 am in London. The newest member of the royal family, and 7th in line for the throne, weighed in at 7lbs. 3oz. #royalbaby #RoyalBabyName #RoyalBirth https://t.co/Fehd6KQuXs

— Wendy Williams (@WendyWilliams) May 6, 2019

The talk show host weighed in on the birth of the youngest royal who was born at 5:26 a.m. local time and weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces, according to Buckingham Palace.

Royals and UK Public Figures

Duke of York

Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the safe delivery of your baby boy! https://t.co/3xLVq4xpZ7

— The Duke of York (@TheDukeOfYork) May 6, 2019

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.

— Theresa May (@theresa_may) May 6, 2019

Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury

Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the birth of their baby boy. May God bless the new family with love, health and happiness. #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/KmVV9mWpEB

— Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) May 6, 2019

The archbishop who married the Duke and Duchess of Sussex sent his congratulations and blessings for their first child.

Westminster Abbey

Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the birth of their son, from everyone at Westminster Abbey #BabySussex #RoyalBaby

— Westminster Abbey (@wabbey) May 6, 2019

The Church of England

Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the birth of their baby boy. Here is a prayer for their new child: #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/Mf2wEAzwC2

— The Church of England (@churchofengland) May 6, 2019

The church shared a prayer for Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's new son.

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