It's a boy for Gustav and Carina

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The Danish Royal Family's press office released this statement earlier today

"On Friday, 26 May 2023, Their Highnesses Prince Gustav zu-Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and Princess Carina zu-Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg became parents of a son.

The newborn prince was born in the USA to a surrogate mother. Both Prince Gustav and Princess Carina were present during the birth.

Prince Gustav is the son of Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte and Prince Richard, and the little prince is Princess Benedikte’s fifth grandchild."

A spokesman for the Prince and Princess of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg said "The princely couple has had a son named Gustav Albrecht, which they are very happy about and are very grateful for. Everyone is doing well. After their return to Bad Berleburg, we would like to share further information."