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Harry and Meghan make major royal baby announcement
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Finally we’ve had some news about Harry and Meghan’s baby, but it might not be what we wanted to hear.
Buckingham Palace has officially revealed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will keep the birth of their baby private.
It is understood that there will not be a photo call outside a hospital. Like the ones after Kate gave birth to her three children. Instead, it is likely that photographs of Meghan and Harry’s baby will be released a few days after the birth.
“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very grateful for the goodwill they have received from people throughout the United Kingdom and around the world as they prepare to welcome their baby,” a statement from the palace read.
“Their Royal Highnesses have taken a personal decision to keep the plans around the arrival of their baby private. The Duke and Duchess look forward to sharing the exciting news with everyone once they have had an opportunity to celebrate privately as a new family.”
Mixed reaction from the public
The news has received a mixed reaction from the public, with many royal fans pleased with the couple’s decision to enjoy private time with their newborn, before announcing the birth.
That’s really great they can have some privacy. I can’t wait to know if they have a boy or a girl 😍👶 #RoyalBaby https://t.co/iHhnKzlXJq
— Meghan Markle Network | Fansite (@MarkleNetwork) April 11, 2019
I’m so glad they’ve decided to take this precious private time to themselves to enjoy their baby first precious days without the press bombardment
— Gigi (@Ginalichi1) April 11, 2019
Many also applauded Meghan’s decision not to pose for photographs hours after giving birth.
As much as I’ll miss being glued to the telly waiting for the first glimpse of the new royal baby, hats off to Prince Harry and Meghan for deciding to keep it private! I mean, who wants a blow dry straight after giving birth anyway! #royalbaby https://t.co/QnIKwaHfhi
— Natalie Banks (@NatBanksComms) April 11, 2019
But other Twitter users did not appear to support the couple’s decision.
One tweeted: “They want royal privileges, taxpayers to fork out millions for their cottage renovation, security, pay for them and the baby for life but don’t want to share details until they are ready. Want privacy, sod off and fund yourselves.”
They want royal privileges, taxpayers to fork out millions for their cottage renovation, security, pay for them and the baby for life but don’t want to share details until they are ready. Want privacy, sod off and fund yourselves #royalbaby #whocares https://t.co/08ICVg8J8y
— April Marsh (@marshapril) April 11, 2019
Instagram announcement
Meghan and Harry’s baby could arrive any day now. In January, during a visit to Birkenhead, the Duchess revealed the child was due at the end of April or beginning of May.
Tim Rooke, Shutterstock Royal Photographer, had revealed we wouldn’t be getting the same level of access as with William and Kate.
“At this point with Kate’s babies, we’d been briefed by the palace, but we’ve had no briefings whatsoever,” he told Cosmopolitan UK.
The photographer, who has been taking pictures of the royal family since the early 1990s, thinks the couple may issue the first image of their newborn on their new Instagram account.
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