Prince Harry stuns royal baby watchers by announcing a Netherlands visit next week

Publish Date
Thursday, 2 May 2019, 2:04PM

Buckingham Palace has left royal watchers baffled after announcing today that Prince Harry will be visiting the Netherlands next week.

The Duke of Sussex is travelling to the European country to launch the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games next Thursday.

The move has left royal fans confused as they expected news of Baby Sussex's arrival to be announced any day now.

The announcement has further fuelled speculation that the 37-year-old former actress has already given birth after the Queen reportedly visited the royal couple's home in Windsor over Easter weekend.

Royal baby fans have also pointed out that Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, and her make-up artist's arrival in the UK could be a sign that Baby Sussex has already been born.

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Buckingham Palace today announced the news of the royal visit, saying in a statement:

"The Duke of Sussex will visit The Netherlands on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th May 2019."

"While in The Netherlands, The Duke will undertake an official engagement in Amsterdam."

"His Royal Highness will then travel to The Hague to officially launch the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games The Hague 2020."

It is understood that the Duke will cancel the trip at the last minute if necessary, as he plans to take two weeks' paternity leave after the arrival of the newborn.

According to reports, Meghan's due date was April 28.

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