Everything you need to know about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's baby, Baby Sussex

Ever since Buckingham Palace announced that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were expecting their first baby back in October 2018, royal fans have had *so* many questions.

When is the duchess due? Is it a girl or a boy? Will the baby have an official title? Details, please!

Plus, all this conflicting royal news does not make us any more patient. Below, we've listed everything you need to know about Baby Sussex, including his or her place in the line of succession and details on the nursery.

When did Meghan Markle announce her pregnancy?

News of the Duchess of Sussex's pregnancy first broke on October 15th as the couple arrived in Australia for a two week royal tour, which also included visits to Fiji and Tonga.

When is Meghan's due date?

As per royal standard, the initial news of Meghan's pregnancy didn't offer a specific date for the baby's birth. The palace only confirmed that the baby is expected in the spring of 2019.

However, at a royal outing in late December, the duchess hinted that Baby Sussex may be arriving much earlier than thought. It's speculated she is due early April.

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Is it a girl or boy?

In accordance with royal tradition, we won't know if it's a girl or boy until the baby is actually born. Details on the baby's unisex nursery (in gray!) squashed gender rumors.

However, sources maintain that the duchess let it slip that she was having a boy while celebrating her baby shower in New York City.

Wait, is it twins?!

The royal family has given no indication that Meghan could be expecting twins, but royal fans think otherwise and have even placed bets on the possibility. Others have made the prediction based on this photo of the duchess, which showed how quickly her belly popped.

Where will Meghan give birth?

After news broke that the couple will be moving out of Kensington Palace in favor of Windsor Castle's Frogmore Cottage, royal experts have been wondering if she will follow in Princess Diana and Duchess Kate's footsteps by favoring the exclusive Lindo Wing for her baby's birth.

Although we won't know until an official announcement is made, experts suggest Meghan will choose Frimley Park Hospital which is more convenient to the couple's new home. It's where the Countess of Wessex gave birth to Lady Louise Windsor and instead of a private hospital is NHS-run.

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Any other details?

According to reports, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been avidly preparing for their little one's arrival with hypnobirthing.

"Meg wants a natural birth if she can have one," said a source to Vanity Fair. "Her mother is very into anything that is holistic and natural, and having been brought up with yoga and mindfulness, it’s all very much part of Meghan’s birth plan."

How did Harry and Meghan break the exciting news?

Reports say that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared their pregnancy news with friends and family at Princess Eugenie and Jack Brookbanks' wedding.

What number great-grandchild will this be for Queen Elizabeth?

Baby Sussex will be the eighth great-grandchild for Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, and the fourth grandchild for Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall. The baby's cousins include Kate Middleton and Prince William's three children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

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Will the baby be given an official royal title like his or her cousins?

In short, it's complicated.

The baby will most likely not receive a royal title like Prince William and Kate's children did at birth. Before Princess Charlotte was born, royal rules said that the title of prince and princess is reserved for children and grandchildren of the monarch and the son of the Prince of Wales' eldest son. However, in 2012 Queen Elizabeth signed a decree offering royal titles to all of Kate and William's children. But it doesn't apply to Prince Harry unless her majesty steps in.

It's predicted that the baby will inherit the title of earl or Lady and that Harry will pass down his dukedom if it's a boy. Meghan and Harry also have the right to refuse a royal title for their child, like Princess Anne did for her children in order to give them a normal upbringing.

Where is the baby in the line of succession?

The baby will be 7th in line to the throne, behind Prince Harry and in front of Prince Andrew, Queen Elizabeth's second son.

Will the baby be raised "gender fluid?"

New reports maintained that Meghan wanted to take a more modern approach to raising her child.

“Meghan has been talking to some of her friends about the birth and how she and Harry plan to raise their baby," said a source to Vanity Fair. "Her exact word was fluid." However, Kensington Palace has since dispelled these rumors in a rare denial to outlets.

"This never happened," they said.

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