Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announce they are expecting second baby

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are expecting a second baby, the couple has announced.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said their first child, Archie, is set to become a “big brother”.

A spokesperson for the 36-year-old Duke and 39-year-old Duchess of Sussex said: “We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother.

“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child.”

The happy news was announced on Sunday, February 14, 2021 – which is also, of course, Valentine’s Day.

First son, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, will be two years old by the time his younger sibling arrives – as his own birthday is on May 6.

The new baby will be another great grandchild for the Queen and Prince Philip – and will also be eighth in line to the throne.

But it is unlikely the new baby will have much of a royal upbringing as Meghan and Harry quit royal duties last year.

The duo made the decision to quit royal life when they decided to relocate to California last March.

They have not been able to return since because of the coronavirus pandemic.

However, they enjoy a luxury life in the California sun and inside a palatial mansion in Montecito.

It has been suggested that baby number two will be the last for the couple as Harry previously stated he wanted to keep his family small for the sake of the environment.

In the September 2019 issue of British Vogue, which was guest edited by Meghan, Harry spoke to Jane Goodall about climate change and the impact of families on the world.

Ms Goodall suggested the Prince may not want to have “too many” children – with the Royal commenting he and Meghan would have “two maximum”.