Meghan and Harry give update on plans for Baby Sussex's arrival
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have announced new details surrounding the upcoming birth of Baby Sussex.
In a statement from Buckingham Palace, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex confirmed speculation they will not pose for photos outside a hospital, breaking with a long-standing Royal Baby tradition (though, it's not a required protocol).
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have confirmed they will not pose with the Royal Baby outside hospital Getty
"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.
"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."
Victoria Arbiter predicted the Sussexes would do things their own way Getty
The announcement is not one that will surprise royal watchers, with signs the couple were going to do things differently to the Cambridges.
Victoria Arbiter, 9Honey's Royal Columnist, says the Sussexes are simply setting boundaries from day one.
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"They've been clear in their desire for as private a life as possible for their baby, but they're also aware that, given their popularity, interest in their baby is going to be especially intense.
"By controlling access from birth they are avoiding any kind of mixed messages and I think it likely that they will take a zero tolerance approach with regards to those who try to invade their child's privacy.
"Both William and Harry faced banks of photographers as children. They hated it.
It's been clear to royal watchers the private couple would go a different route to the Cambridges Getty
"Like William before him, I think Harry is going to do whatever he can to ensure as normal a childhood as possible and one free of media intrusion and scrutiny."
"There's tremendous historical significance to the birth of any senior royal and when the new parents leave hospital it's the public's first opportunity to witness that history, but Harry and Meghan have been clear in their desire for privacy."
The couple recently moved to their new home of Frogmore Cottage in Windsor, in time for their first child's arrival, expected in late April.
It's expected Meghan will give birth at Frimley Park hospital near their home of Frogmore Cottage but there are reports the Duchess is considering a home birth Getty
It's understood Meghan will give birth at the nearby Frimley Park hospital, where Sophie, Countess of Wessex also welcomed her two children.
There are reports however that the Duchess is considering following in The Queen's steps with a home birth.
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