Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will keep the birth of their first born private until they have had an opportunity to celebrate as a family.
Kensington Palace officials said in a statement Thursday that Harry and Meghan "look forward" to sharing the news of their baby's birth once they have had a chance to celebrate privately as a new family.
"Their Royal Highnesses have taken a personal decision to keep the plans around the arrival of their baby private," the statement said.
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"The Duke and Duchess look forward to sharing the exciting news with everyone once they have had an opportunity to celebrate privately as a new family."