Meghan Markle due to give birth on Prince Philip's birthday: report
Meghan Markle's due date arrives next week - on what would have been the late Prince Philip's 100th birthday, according to a report on Saturday.
Markle and Prince Harry's second child, a daughter, is expected to be born Thursday, according to The Sun, citing a royal insider.
That day, June 10, would have been Harry's grandfather's birthday. The Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth’s longtime companion, died on April 9 before reaching Cape Town.
The couple have remained tight-lipped on the details of the upcoming birth, saying only they are expecting a daughter in early summer.
Markle, 39, plans to give birth at the couple's California mansion, according to the report.
The Sussexes are reportedly considering naming the baby Pip, after Phillip, or Lily - a nod to Queen Lilibet's family nickname.
“They talked about Lily and Pip. These aren't exactly traditional royal names, but these two aren't exactly a traditional royal couple, ”the Sun source said.
The news comes as the couple were demoted on the royal website, following their move to the United States and the explosive interview with Oprah who attacked Buckingham Palace.
They are now ranked behind Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and the Wessexes.
The newborn will be ranked eighth on the British throne, behind his older brother Archie.
