Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their first child

It’s official! Royal fans’ prayers have been answered – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their first child. Kensington Palace announced the happy news on Twitter this morning, just as the couple touched down in Australia for their first royal tour together.

“Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019.”

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019. pic.twitter.com/Ut9C0RagLk

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 15, 2018

The Palace added, “their Royal Highnesses have appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy news with the public.”

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“The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall, and Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted for the couple and were able to congratulate them on Friday at the wedding in person.”

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The couple have been married since May 2018 and will welcome their first child in Spring 2019.

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Congratulations to the happy couple!