According to PEOPLE.com, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is said to be in good health and has already had her 12-week scan.
The news broke of Meghan's pregnancy spread like wildfire after Kensington Palace released a statement on their social media accounts. Kensington Palace also released a statement on behalf of Prince Harry and the former 'Suits' actress.
Their Royal Highnesses have appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy news with the public.
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 15, 2018
Meanwhile, as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex kick-off their 16-day tour to Australia, New Zealand, Tonga and Figi, which starts on Monday in Australia, Twitter streets have been flooded with reactions to the pregnancy announcement, with some wondering how Meghan's estranged sister, Samantha Markle, will react.
What’s the odds that Meghan’s nobody, leech of a half-sister, will be all over this one, trying to play the “Auntie” card? #RoyalBaby #Meghan #MeghanMarkle
— Hayley B (@miss_broadbean) October 15, 2018
I was excited when I found out I was going to be a parent. I am excited for my friends when I find out my they are expecting children but excitement that two people I don’t know have announced they’re having a baby totally alludes me #RoyalBaby
— Mark Denholm (@markdenholm) October 15, 2018
Was I the only one thinking @GabrielMacht(Harvey from Suits) can be the godfather? 🙈 #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/Sh1kEw8A6o
— Power Radio (@wearepoweruk) October 15, 2018