Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are due to welcome their royal baby any day now! The proud mom-to-be and her husband announced their pregnancy last October while the Palace revealed that the new arrival would be due in spring. With the countdown fully on, we’ve compiled all the details you need to know before baby Sussex’s arrival.
When is the royal baby due?
In January 2019, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Birkenhead, Merseyside, where they opened up about their bundle of joy. During a walkabout in Hamilton Square, Meghan spoke with well-wishers and let slip that she was six months pregnant. Local woman Kim Thompson had the opportunity to chat with the Duchess who revealed that she was expecting the baby in late April or early May. This was reaffirmed on Christmas Day when Meghan told a well-wisher outside of St. Mary Magdalene church “We’re nearly there!” Baby Sussex won't share a birthday with Queen Elizabeth (April 21), or with first cousin Prince Louis (April 23), but could arrive on Princess Charlotte's May 2 birthday.
When will we hear news of the birth?
Kate Middleton and Prince William immediately announced the births of their three children. On the same day of each of their arrivals, we saw Kate posing with them in her arms on the steps of the hospital. However, the arrival of baby Sussex will be very different as Meghan and Harry have made other arrangements.
Earlier this month, Buckingham Palace released an update on the royal baby: “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very grateful for the goodwill they have received from people throughout the United Kingdom and around the world as they prepare to welcome their baby. Their Royal Highnesses have taken a personal decision to keep the plans around the arrival of the baby private. The Duke and Duchess look forward to sharing the exciting news with everyone once they have had an opportunity to celebrate privately as a new family.”