Royal baby fever grips Britain as due day dawns

Royal baby fever grips Britain as Meghan’s due day dawns and it’s predicted if Harry doesn’t appear at London Marathon medal ceremony, Baby Sussex is on the way.

Royal baby fever is gripping Britain, and the world, as Meghan’s believed due day dawns in England.

Prince Harry is scheduled to meet a commitment today and hand out the medals at the end of the London Marathon.

But if the 34-year-old prince fails to show up, then observers predict that is a clear sign Baby Sussex is on the way.

But a spokesman for Prince Harry said on Saturday morning London time that the Duke of Sussex “had always planned to go but with the birth of his child due it was not announced in advance in case he was no longer able to attend. He is pleased he is able to attend.”

And the newest royal is expected to acquire some very famous godparents after its arrival, including high profile lawyer Amal Clooney and her Hollywood star husband, George.

Daily Mail has reported Meghan and Harry are rumoured to have asked the couple to be one of several sets of godparents for their child.

“Amal and Meghan have been close for years, and Harry and George have become buddies because of that,” it reported.

Baby fever is abounding as Meghan Markle’s due date dawns and the world waits to welcome the rock star royal infant. Picture: Tolga Akmen.

Meghan and Harry are ‘excited’ as birth grows near. Picture: Ben Stansall.

Amal and George (above at royal wedding) are to be godparents. Picture: Ian West.

Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland, above with the royal couple last September, is awaiting the birth with her daughter at Frogmore House, Windsor. Picture: Ben Stansall/WPA Pool/Getty Images.

George and Amal attended Meghan and Harry’s royal wedding in May last year, but their friendship was established long before that.

For the last week, Meghan has been staying at Frogmore Cottage, Windsor with her mother, Doria Ragland.

The Irish Sun reported a royal source saying Meghan was “really excited … she and Harry can’t wait”.

The 37-year-old first time mother’s break from tradition — not to have her baby delivered in the Lindo Wing where Kate and William’s three children were born — had been widely reported.

Allegedly opting instead for female obstetricians and a natural as possible birth, Meghan was said to have been practising hypnobirthing and breathing techniques with Harry.

Nevertheless, Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey, a 30 minute drive from Frogmore Cottage, is on standby.

Meghan, pictured above in January presenting a baby basket to expectant mother, Angela Midgley, has reportedly been practising breathing techniques with Harry. Picture: Anthony Devlin.

Frogmore Cottage, Windsor where Meghan has been holed up for a week waiting for the arrival of her first child. Picture: Getty Images.

If Prince Harry, above at last year’s London Marathon, doesn’t turn up to present medals on Saturday, then Baby Sussex is on the way. Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas.

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