The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are just weeks away from welcoming their first child. Although Meghan, 37, and Harry, 34, have not announced their baby's exact due date, Meghan has said that she's due "end of April, early May."
That means that in less than a month, there will almost definitely be a new royal baby! And the duke and duchess are definitely ready to be parents.
Meghan and Harry tied the knot in May 2018 and announced they were expecting in October. The happy couple had already expressed their desire to have children — they spoke about it as soon as they got engaged in November 2017.
Now that the baby is almost here, Meghan and Harry have stepped away from royal engagements to prepare for the little one's arrival. They just moved out of Kensington Palace and into the newly renovated Frogmore Cottage in Windsor. The "cottage" has 10 bedrooms, an enormous kitchen, a yoga room, and a suite for Meghan's mom, Doria Ragland.
Although Meghan and Harry are not parents yet, they've always been devoted to children. These photos prove that they're totally ready to be promoted to the roles of mom and dad!
1. Meghan Gets a Bouquet
In March 2018, Meghan and Harry made their first official visit to Northern Ireland. While there, they spent time with kids. Look how happy this little girl is to give Meghan a bouquet of flowers!
2. Harry Poses With Kids in the Caribbean
Prince Harry posed with a group of young children in the Caribbean. While Harry knows exactly how to smile for the camera, most of the kids seem a little distracted!
3. Meghan and Harry Meet 7-Year-Old Matilda
In September 2018, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex met with a number of ill children and their families. According to their Instagram post, the little girl in this picture is 7-year-old Matilda, who has spina bifida and is paralyzed from the chest down. Despite her physical struggles, Matilda has a passion for life and wants to be a nurse when she grows up.
4. Prince Harry Plays With a Baby in Lesotho
Prince Harry went to visit kids in Lesotho in June 2018. Like his mother, Princess Diana, Harry has always cared about helping children affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
5. Meghan and Harry Greet Kids at the Taronga Zoo
On their trip to Australia, Meghan and Harry visited the oldest zoological park, the Taronga Zoo. While there, they met kids who were "zoo adventurers" and chatted with them about their experience at the zoo.
6. Schoolchildren Welcome Harry and Meghan to Dubbo
When Harry and Meghan touched down at Dubbo Airport in Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia, they were greeted by excited schoolchildren. One little boy made his way under the rope to give the duke and duchess hugs.
7. Harry and Meghan Meet Kookaburra Kids
While at the Invictus Games, the duke and duchess met with Kookaburra Kids, a group that supports children whose lives are affected by mental illness (whether directly or in their families). Kensington Royal's Instagram post explained, "They provide recreational, educational camps and other activities, giving kids a break, in a fun, positive and safe environment."
8. Meghan and Harry Watch Kids' Dance Performance
In Birkenhead, UK, Meghan and Harry watched a dance performance from the Junior Dance Troupe. Since the performance occurred in January 2019, Meghan was sporting her baby bump. The duke and duchess looked immensely proud of the children who were performing, so there's no doubt they'll be proud of their own little one.
9. Prince Harry Has a Moment With a Little Boy
Prince Harry and a little boy had a happy moment together when the duke and duchess visited the Riverside School. The Riverside School won the WellChild Awards School Choir of the Year.
10. Meghan Hugs a Little Girl
On their final day of their tour of Australia, Fiji, Tonga, and New Zealand, the duke and duchess stopped in Rotorua, New Zealand. While there, Meghan and a sweet little girl shared an emotional hug.
11. Meghan and Harry Pose With Family
For Prince Charles' 70th birthday, he posed with his wife and sons, as well as their wives and children. Meghan and Harry, although they don't have children yet, look thrilled to be spending time with their niece and nephews.
12. Meghan Greets a Little Girl in Fiji
While in Suva, Fiji, Meghan knelt down to speak to a little girl eye-to-eye. The duchess always bends down when she speaks to children — she likes to be on their level.
13. Meghan and Harry Greet Canadian Kids on Commonwealth Day
On Commonwealth Day, the royal family celebrates the Commonwealth. Meghan and Harry marked the day by greeting Canadians who live in the UK (including many children).
14. Meghan and Harry Look Up at Kids in New Zealand
While in New Zealand in the fall of 2018, Meghan and Harry met tons of people. They loved talking to kids across the country and learning about their lives. In this photo, they look up at a young girl, who speaks expressively.
15. Harry and Meghan Shake Hands With Young New Zealanders
Just after announcing they were expecting, Meghan and Harry took off on their first official tour together. While in Wellington, they greeted kids who support mental health efforts in their communities.
