When Did Meghan Markle Get Pregnant After Her Wedding?

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they were expecting their first child in October 2018, five months after they officially married on May 19, 2018. The baby is due in Spring 2019.

Pregnancy announcement made five months after wedding

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry officially announced that they were expecting their first child together almost five months after they officially married on May 19, 2018. Meghan, 37, is currently 12 weeks along, and the baby is due in spring 2019. The couple announced the news as they began their tour around Australia, Fiji, the Kingdom of Tonga and New Zealand on October 15. Kensington Palace confirmed the happy news, stating that the Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex got married back in May and opted to keep the happy news private for the first few months of their pregnancy. The Duchess of Sussex wouldn't be the first royal mom to do so. The Queen apparently gave birth to Prince Charles on November 14, 1948, just days ahead of her first anniversary with husband Prince Philip on November 20.

Hours after landing in Sydney, Australia for their first official royal tour as a married couple, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced that they were expecting their first child, five months after their wedding. With a due date in Spring 2019, we've already started to round up everything we know about the couple's royal baby. From baby names and place in line to the throne, to family reactions, here's our low-down of Meghan Markle's pregnancy so far.

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Royal wedding in May 2018

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced that they were expecting their first child last month in Australia. The couple married on May 19, 2018, and announced their pregnancy almost five months later, on October 15. Meghan is believed to be 12 weeks along, and the baby is due in spring 2019.

The couple announced their engagement in November 2017, and married six months later. Kensington Palace confirmed the news on October 15, stating that "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."

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex began their romance in July 2016, after being set up on a blind date by a mutual friend. The Duke of Sussex’s relationship with the former Suits actress was then revealed to the world later in October that year.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited a number of charities, including a number of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy projects. The couple also visited a number of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy projects.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced that they were expecting their first child last month in Australia. The couple married on May 19, 2018, and announced their pregnancy almost five months later, on October 15. Meghan is believed to be 12 weeks along, and the baby is due in spring 2019.

First child announced in Australia

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced they were expecting their first child in Australia in 2018. The news arrived almost five months after they officially married on May 19, 2018. Meghan, 37, is currently 12 weeks along, and the baby is due in spring 2019. It's possible she and Harry, 34, will welcome their child shortly ahead of their one-year wedding anniversary.

The couple ended their big day by driving to the final part of their wedding at Frogmore House in a blue E-type Jaguar Concept Zero. As most expectant women decide to do, it seems that Meghan and Harry opted to keep the happy news private for the first few months of their pregnancy.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex exchanged their vows at St George’s Chapel, in the grounds of Windsor Castle, on May 19 this year. This means that Monday, November 19, marked the six-month anniversary of their fairytale royal wedding.

Meghan Markle channels the spirit of Princess Diana in stunning black. The couple tied the knot six months ago. Meghan and Harry announced they were expecting their first child last month in Australia.

The news arrives almost five months after they officially married on May 19, 2018. Meghan, 37, is currently 12 weeks along, and the baby is due in spring 2019. It's possible she and Harry, 34, will welcome their child shortly ahead of their one-year wedding anniversary, royal commentator Victoria Arbiter points out.

Pregnancy kept private for first few months

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced their first child last month in Australia. The couple got married in May and announced their pregnancy five months after their wedding. Meghan is believed to be at the 12-week stage when Kensington Palace confirmed the happy news.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex opted to keep the news private for the first few months of their pregnancy, as most expectant women decide to do. The Duchess of Sussex wouldn't be the first royal mom to do so. The Queen apparently gave birth to Prince Charles on November 14, 1948, just days ahead of her first anniversary with husband Prince Philip on November 20.

The baby is due in spring 2019, and it's possible she and Harry will welcome their child shortly ahead of their one-year wedding anniversary. The couple also visited a number of charities, including a number of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy projects. The royal newlyweds began their romance in July 2016, after being set up on a blind date by a mutual friend. The Duke of Sussex’s relationship with the former Suits actress was then revealed to the world later in October that year.

One-year wedding anniversary due shortly after birth

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced their first child in October 2018, just five months after their wedding. The due date was in Spring 2019, and it is possible that the baby will be born shortly before their one-year wedding anniversary.

The couple announced their pregnancy while on tour around Australia, Fiji, the Kingdom of Tonga and New Zealand on October 15. Meghan Markle was believed to be at the 12-week stage when Kensington Palace confirmed the news.

The Duchess of Sussex wouldn't be the first royal mom to give birth shortly after her wedding anniversary. The Queen gave birth to Prince Charles on November 14, 1948, just days ahead of her first anniversary with husband Prince Philip on November 20.

The couple got married in May 2018 and are preparing to start their own family with a baby due to be born in the spring of 2019. The internet was very happy about the news, and as most expectant women do, Meghan and Harry opted to keep the news private for the first few months of their pregnancy.

The couple also visited a number of charities including a number of the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy projects. The Duke of Sussex’s relationship with the former Suits actress was then revealed to the world later in October that year.

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