We've been following Meghan Markle's pregnancy avidly ever since she and Prince Harry revealed they were set to become parents back in October last year. But despite being ~super~ invested in this currently non-existent child, we actually know very little about it - starting with exactly when it's due. Up until now, all Kensington Palace has said about the royal baby is that it's due in "spring 2019", which you might have noted spans approximately four months of the year. So that isn't exactly helpful when it comes to giving us much detail. But according to ITV News' royal editor Chris Ship, today Meghan shared the exact month her baby is due: and it's April. Getty Images Meghan is visiting Birkenhead today along with Prince Harry, in the couple's first joint official engagement of the year. While in Merseyside, the royals are visiting a number of local organisations that support and empower groups within the local community, including young people and women. Chris Ship is one of several royal correspondents following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex around on their visit to the town near Liverpool today, and he overheard Meghan share the month of her due date in a conversation she was having with one of the women in the crowds. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. For those who want to know about these things: Meghan told one lady in the crowd that she is 6 months pregnant and another woman that her due date is around April 👶 pic.twitter.com/G6iXu5BaPC — Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) January 14, 2019 "For those who want to know about these things: Meghan told one lady in the crowd that she is 6 months pregnant and another woman that her due date is around April," wrote the royal expert. And this is BIG NEWS, mainly because now we know what month we should cancel all plans in exchange for camping outside a hospital. The details on her pregnancy also correct speculation that Meghan was further along her pregnancy than we initially thought. The size of the Duchess' bump led people to believe she was either due very early spring (around the beginning of March) or that she and Harry are expecting twins. Meghan and Harry stopped to chat to people who had come to greet them Getty Images Granted, Meghan's bump is very prominent. But considering we've never seen a pregnant Meghan Markle before these last few months, and that every woman carries differently during pregnancy, we can't really make any assumptions. Looks like we'll just have to wait and see what turns up, when. Follow Cat on Instagram. Catriona Harvey-Jenner Digital Features Editor Cat is Cosmopolitan UK's features editor covering women's issues, health and current affairs. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>Three months to go! Pregnant Duchess Meghan revealed her due date while chatting with locals in Birkenhead, England, with her husband, Prince Harry, on Monday, January 14. The retired actress, 37, told well-wishers that she is six months along and due to give birth in late April or early May. She also said that she and Harry, 34, do not know whether they are having a boy or a girl as they want the royal baby’s sex to be a “surprise.” Royal watchers have been speculating about Meghan’s due date ever since she announced her pregnancy in October 2018. At the time, Kensington Palace simply said the baby was expected to arrive “in the spring.” Since then, the Suits alum has been busy gearing up to become a mother. A source recently told Us Weekly exclusively that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are eyeing Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey, England, for Meghan’s delivery, noting that “it will be much less chaos and more of a private event than if she gives birth in London [at St Mary’s Hospital] like [Duchess] Kate did.” A second insider told Us that the parents-to-be are “looking into hiring the perfect nanny, someone trusted and trained at one of the best places in the U.K.” Scroll down to see more photos from Meghan and Harry’s Birkenhead trip!<doc-sep>Meghan Markle and her baby bump stepped out with Prince Harry for their first royal engagement of 2019 on Monday. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are expecting their first child together, visited the town of Birkenhead, Merseyside, where they met with local organizations, community groups and members of the public. While greeting spectators, Markle, whose pregnancy was announced in October, dropped a huge detail about her family's newest member: The 37-year-old revealed she only had three more months to go before the royal baby arrived. Carla Gandy, a Wallasey resident who spoke to the Duchess during her visit in Birkenhead, told People magazine Markle teased her due date while chatting with her on Monday. "We asked her how her pregnancy was going and she said she was six months and she tapped her tummy," Gandy said. While in the town's notable Hamilton Square, Markle reportedly told other members of the crowd she was set to give birth in late April. The timing falls right in line with Kensington Palace's initial announcement regarding the royal baby, which was originally said to be due sometime in spring 2019. The royal couple has yet to reveal the child's gender as of yet, but they have at least started considering names for a baby boy or girl. Markle revealed she received a whole list of potential baby names during her and Harry's first royal tour in Australia in October. "We've been given a long list of names from everyone," she revealed while speaking with students in Melbourn at the time. "We're going to sit down and have a look at them." During their Hamilton Square visit, Markle and Harry unveiled a plaque for a new sculpture dedicated to renowned poet and soldier Wilfred Owen. The statue commemorated the 100th anniversary of Owen's death. The couple also spent time with local veterans and people affiliated with the Birkenhead Institute Old Boys, which Owen's attended between 1901 and 1907.<doc-sep>Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive in Birkenhead FREE now and never miss the top Royal stories again. SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up fornow and never miss the top Royal stories again. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Meghan Markle sent fans into a frenzy when she let slip the due date of her first baby with husband Prince Harry. The Duchess of Sussex let the secret out during a visit to Birkenhead in Wirral, Merseyside on Monday. The proud Duchess told fans she is six months pregnant and that she would be expecting the royal baby to arrive towards the end of April - or even the very beginning of May. But the Duchess insisted her and husband Harry said they did not know the sex of the baby - as they wanted it to remain a surprise right up until they day itself. She chatted to well wishers who had flocked to see her in the flesh, as she joined Prince Harry on their first official engagement of the year. The comments are said to have been overheard by ITV royal editor Chris Ship. Meghan dazzled in a red wrap that covered £107 purple dress from Babaton by Aritizia The Duchess was out and about with her husband to meet locals in Merseyside. Meghan beamed as she arrived in the Merseyside town - and let slip her due date to a royal fan Meghan Markle due date: The Duchess has revealed the due date of her royal baby Harry and Meghan have a day of engagements in Birkenhead The pair travelled from London to find out more about community projects in the area. The Duke and Duchess took on a royal walkabout amongst vast crowds, many of whom had been queuing for hours to catch a glimpse of the young royal couple. Prince Harry spotted four-year-old Eliza Morris with a sign reading "Gingers Unite - I love you Harry", to which Harry laughed: "I love this! Do you love your hair, the sign is amazing!" The announcement comes following months of speculation around the baby's arrival date. Kensington Palace first announced the couple were expecting on October 15. The couple flew overseas to commence a 16 day tour of Australia, Fiji and New Zealand, where they were showered by oresents and baby gifts. The couple are also making renovations and repairs to Frogmore Cottage in the Windsor Estate which are estimated to cost around £3million, ahead of baby's arrival. Royal watchers have even flagged that the baby could be born on April 21 - the same day as the Queen. There has been mounting rumours around the sex and due date of the child, as well as potential baby names. Royal etiquette expert Grant Harrold of The Royal Butler even hinted the the Prince could treat Meghan to a very special gift to celebrate baby's arrival. Royal baby news: the arrival of the couple's first baby has been announced Royal baby news: Meghan shined as she stepped out to meet crowds holding her baby bump Royal baby news: The couple were in MErseyside to meet people heading projects in the community There has even been speculation around the baby's Godparents as it was tipped that Harry's sister-in-law Kate would not be gifted the honour of Godmother. Monday marked the start of a very busy week for Harry and Meghan, who is showing no signs of slowing down despite her pregnancy. On Wednesday, Meghan is set to visit animal charity Mayhew, one of her new royal patronages which were announced last week. In addition to Mayhew, the US-born former actress will become patron of the National Theatre, the Association of Commonwealth Universities and women’s charity Smart Works, which Meghan has already visited. Royal baby news: Meghan Markle's royal baby could share same birth date as the Queen<doc-sep>
When Kensington Palace initially announced Meghan Markle's pregnancy, they kept her due date vague—spring 2019—along with how far along she was in her pregnancy. But today Meghan gave well-wishers in Birkenhead a more exact time frame for when her and Prince Harry's first child is due. She told one member in the crowd that she's six months pregnant now and due at the end of April or early May. Meghan was asked about #BabySussex ‘s due date today and said she’s 6 months pregnant, due end of April beginning of May #MeghanMarkle #DuchessMeghan #PrinceHarry #DukeAndDuchessOfSussex 📷 PA Images pic.twitter.com/Q9ueBA2ALm — Carolyn Durand (@CarolynDurand) January 14, 2019 She also told them that she and Harry don't know their baby's gender. They want it to be a "surprise," she said. Kate Middleton and Prince William also chose to keep the gender of their three children a surprise during their pregnancies. Meghan also told wellwishers today she and #PrinceHarry don’t know the sex of the baby. They want it to be a ‘surprise’ #MeghanMarkle #DuchessMeghan #DuchessofSussex pic.twitter.com/xdMjT2EYOp — Carolyn Durand (@CarolynDurand) January 14, 2019 Meghan and Harry's visit to Birkenhead today marks the beginning of a busy week of events for them. The two will be back out again together on Wednesday night to attend the premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s Totem in support of Sentebale, at Royal Albert Hall. In September, the couple attended a special performance of Hamilton in September to support Sentebale, so it's not their first time attending a charity performance for the organization together. Harry is a patron of the charity, which helps children and young people affected by HIV. And Meghan herself will be out earlier that Wednesday, making her first visit to the Mayhew, an animal rescue charity and one of her four patronages that were announced last week. Today in Birkenhead, by the way, Meghan is wearing a bright red coat by Sentaler and a Babaton by Aritizia purple dress with red heels. She's carrying a bag by Gabriela Hearst. Aaron Chown - PA Images Getty Images Alyssa Bailey News and Strategy Editor Alyssa Bailey is the news and strategy editor at ELLE.com, where she oversees coverage of celebrities and royals (particularly Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton).