The Duchess of Sussex is Expecting!

In absolutely wonderful news, Kensington Palace has confirmed Meghan is expecting! 

The official statement read:

'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 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.'

The announcement on the BBC this morning.

Rebecca English reports: "Meghan is in good health, we are told, and has had her twelve week scan. A spokesman said there is no change to their programme in Fiji and Tonga next week despite FCO advice that pregnant women should not travel to the region because of its moderate Zika risk. They said they had sought medical advice and decided to go ahead with their plans. Rebecca notes the royal family had the chance to congratulate them at Eugenie's wedding on Friday. The Palace added: "The Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted for the couple". Royal reporters understand Baby Sussex is due in April/May.

KP continued: "Ms Doria Ragland is very happy about the lovely news and she looks forward to welcoming her first grandchild". Doria travelled to London last month to support the launch of Together. She and Meghan are incredibly close, I'm sure she's over the moon.

People reports:

'The royal couple have talked openly about their desire to start a family — with Prince Harry playfully shooting down a suggestion that he should have five children! “Of course,” Harry said when asked about baby plans after the pair got engaged. “You know, one step at a time. Hopefully we’ll start a family in the near future.”

During an outing in March, the couple met a husband-and-wife team who make innovative and hypoallergenic baby products. Pointing to the products, Meghan said: “I’m sure at some point we’ll need the whole thing!”

Meghan and Harry both share a love of children, and they are both godparents to several of their friends’ children. They always find a special way to connect with young kids during official outings and both support charities that work to better the lives of children all over the world.'

The Telegraph writes:

'There will be much suspense amid the royal baby fever as to what the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will call their baby. On the one hand, the youngster will be born into the British royal family, where tradition is an intrinsic part of the Windsors' lives. If Harry and Meghan go classic, something like Alice, Mary, Elizabeth or Victoria for a girl, and Philip, Frederick, Charles, Arthur, Edward or James for a boy are possibilities.

Meghan has immersed herself in the royal way of life, ending her career as an actress, and becoming a full-time royal. But the pair are also forward-thinking royals, and the duchess has her own American upbringing to draw on. They may decide to surprise everyone when naming their first child.

Canadian-born Autumn Phillips, and husband Peter Phillips, opted for a non-traditional name for their daughter Savannah - the Queen's first great-grandchild - in 2010. In the US, the most popular name for a baby girl is Emma and Liam for a baby boy. In the UK, the most popular name for a girl born in 2017 was Olivia, and for a boy Oliver.'

Shortly after the press release was issued, a video and images of the couple enjoying a romantic stroll in the grounds of Admiralty House was shared by Australian media. They officially begin a sixteen day tour in the morning with a packed first day in Sydney. They can expect warm wishes across the four countries following this morning's delightful news.

#BREAKING: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been spotted at Admiralty House. #9News pic.twitter.com/kN7xhnaa8i

— Nine News Sydney (@9NewsSyd) October 15, 2018

My goodness, it's been quite the year for these two.

Congratulations Harry and Meghan :)