'I'm starting to think Baby Sussex is already here!' Announcement that Prince Harry will visit the Netherlands next week sets internet buzzing with rumours that he and Meghan may have become parents in secret
- The Duke of Sussex has announced a visit to the Netherlands on May 8 and May 9
- Prince Harry will be undertaking official engagement in Amsterdam next week
- He will then travel to The Hague to launch the count down to the Invictus Games
- News of travel plans has prompted speculation his baby has already been born
The news that the Duke of Sussex is set to visit the Netherlands next week has led to speculation that he and Meghan have already become parents in secret.
Prince Harry will be in the country on May 8 and 9, despite the birth of his first child being imminent.
Royal fans are now flocking to social media to share their belief that the royal baby has already been born.
A royal aide previously said about Harry's trip abroad: 'He 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.'
Prince Harry (pictured above) will be travelling to the Netherlands next week for an official engagement
Several royal fans took to social media to share their belief that the royal baby has already been born
Meghan is due to give birth any day now and fans believe that Harry's trip to the Netherlands next week means that they are already parents
While in The Netherlands the Duke will undertake an official engagement in Amsterdam, Buckingham Palace has said.
Chris Evans, pictured last November, claimed the royal baby may have already been born
His Royal Highness will then travel to The Hague to officially launch the one year countdown to the Invictus Games The Hague 2020.
His wife Meghan is due any day now and the trip could mean that Harry is either away for the birth or for the first few days of being a first-time father.
The fevered online speculation comes after Chris Evans sensationally claimed live on air that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have already had their baby.
The 53-year-old Virgin Radio breakfast show presenter claimed 'I think I know something' as he suggested that 'there might be a new royal baby already'.
Evans said the Queen had been to see Prince Harry and Meghan, following reports that she joined them at home in Frogmore Cottage at Windsor Castle in Berkshire over the Easter weekend.
Meghan told well-wishers her due date was the end of April or early May, but royal fans are still waiting for news, with no sign of the youngster so far.
But Evans told his listeners on the show this morning: 'We sit here still finding ourselves. Some say minus a new royal baby or do we… ladies and gentleman?'
His news presenter Rachel Horne asked him: 'What do you know?' And Evans then replied: 'I'm not sure what I know, but I think I know something.'
Meghan and Harry have said they will only announce news of the birth once they have had time to celebrate together as a new family.
On Sunday, Prince Harry, 34, was in attendance at the London Marathon where he was able to congratulate men's winner, Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge and women's winner Kenya's Brigid Kosgei.
During his day spectating, Prince Harry also met with paramedics who were present at the marathon, in order to assist those in need of medical care on the day.
Harry was at the marathon in his role as Patron of the London Marathon Charitable Trust and his appearance backed up claims that the couple are relaxed about Meghan, 37, entering labour.
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The Prince managed to remain tight-lipped throughout the day, as the couple had agreed to keep the news private.
On April 25, Harry had also attended Anzac Day services alongside sister-in-law Kate Middleton.
His surprise appearance honored those citizens of Australia and New Zealand who died in military conflict or peacekeeping operations.
The couple have been tight-lipped on the arrival of the baby and Harry's trip could mean he misses the arrival (Harry and Meghan pictured in Morocco in February)
Prince Harry also remains in good spirits and looked care-free om Sunday as he attended the London Marathon, posing for pictures with men's winner Eliud Kipchoge and women's winner Kenya's Brigid Kosgei, pictured
Prince Harry was at the London Marathon on Sunday where he met Vivian Cheruiyot of Kenya (2nd), Brigid Kosgei of Kenya (1st) and Roza Dereje of Ethiopia (3rd)
Meghan Markle (left) is due to give birth any day now and Harry's trip to the Netherlands might mean he does not take two weeks paternity leave, which had previously been suggested (Harry and Meghan right)
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend the Anzac Day Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey on April 25
Meghan remains at Frogmore Cottage, pictured, but nearby Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey is 'on standby' should she need any medical treatment
Pictured: The Ilapothecary store in Notting Hill, Kensington, that Harry and Meghan spent more than two hours in
Meghan's mother Doria Ragland is believed to have come to the UK in mid-April and has spent the past week with her daughter at Frogmore Cottage.
However, the Duchess of Sussex has not been seen since she visited a boutique in London which offers a range of homeopathic treatments for new mothers and products that are 'blessed with healing chants'.
Meghan and Harry had spent two hours at the flagship Ilapothecary store in Kensington in April.
She was last pictured at a royal engagement with Harry on March 19 where she visited New Zealand House in London, in order to pay respects to the people who were massacred as they prayed at the New Zealand mosques.
The couple were asked by the Queen to represent the British royal family at the event, having been the last members to visit the country when they went on their first overseas tour to the South Pacific in October last year.
As the time ticks on many royal fans are running out of patience for news and have been venting their frustration on social media while desperately appealing for information.
It had previously been suggested that Prince Harry would take two weeks paternity leave following the birth of baby Sussex.
However, this may no longer be the case, as his Amsterdam trip may now compromise this.
Meghan watched on with her hand placed on her tummy as her husband Harry signed a book of condolence at New Zealand House in London
Meghan placed a reassuring hand on the back of her husband as they left flowers outside the entrance to New Zealand House (shown right, the duchess holds on to her bump)
The couple (pictured above) attending the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey
He had been expected to take a break from official engagements in order to help his wife look after their baby because 'it's a very modern Dad thing to do'.
Harry's last paid job was as a captain in the army for ten years with his commission ending in 2015.
Now the royal's duties are co-funded by the Queen and the Prince of Wales.
A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: 'I'm sure Her Majesty will accommodate a break from duties.'
On March 11, the couple also attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey, along with other members of the royal family.
During their visit to Canada House, the couple were presented with a baby gift from the Canadian High Commissioner
The couple don't seem to have hidden away from royal events and it seemed Meghan had been attending engagements until the March.
On March 11 the couple also visited Canada House where she met with Canadian High Commissioner Janice Charette and watched a musical performance.
Earlier in March, Meghan had also been part of a panel for International Women's Day, which had been organised by the Queen's Commonwealth Trust.
The panel had discussed topics such as the various issues affecting modern women today.
She attended the event without Prince Harry, but instead met with other activists such as singer Annie Lennox, former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard, and model Adwoa Aboah.
Meanwhile, events for the rest of 2019 which the couple have yet to confirmed attendance for is the Queen's Garden Party, which is usually hosted at Buckingham Palace in May.
