The world last saw Meghan Markle and Prince Harry together at an official royal engagement in March. Since then, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been keeping a low profile at their new home, Frogmore Cottage, nestled among the trees in Windsor.
This past week has been a whirlwind of rumors and anticipation. An ambulance spotted near Windsor sent the internet into overdrive with speculation that the royal baby had arrived. However, the sighting proved to be unrelated. Then, on Friday, Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Harry would be cutting short his planned trip to the Netherlands, further fueling rumors that the baby’s arrival was imminent.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at an event
In true British fashion, Meghan and Harry have remained tight-lipped about the details surrounding the birth. The location of the delivery and the official due date remain a secret, keeping the public and media guessing. However, sources suggest that the baby was initially expected last weekend, which would put Meghan a week past her due date.
While a week overdue might seem unusual, medical experts point out that it’s not uncommon for first-time mothers to deliver past their predicted due dates. “Nighttime pregnancies are quite common, so 60% of women will have a baby before their due date or on the due date,” explains a medical professional. “But you’ve got the other 40% which will have it later. It can go as high as five to ten percent in the post forty-two week mark.”
A pregnant woman holding her belly
The anticipation surrounding the arrival of Baby Sussex is palpable, with interest in the royal family reaching new heights. Recent polls reveal that Prince Harry is currently the most popular royal, surpassing even the Queen herself in popularity.
Just a stone’s throw from Frogmore Cottage at the local pub, the Windsor Castle, patrons are raising a toast to the expectant parents. The excitement is contagious, with locals and visitors alike eager to welcome the newest member of the royal family.
