MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry will name their second baby Diana if it's a girl, bookies believe.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex revealed earlier this month that they were having a second baby, with a spokesman saying: "We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother."
The baby's sex has not been made public, although it is claimed Harry and Meghan have already been told.
Bookies have listed Diana as the runaway favourite name if the child is a girl, after the couple paid a subtle tribute to Harry's beloved late mother.
The couple announced Meghan's pregnancy exactly 37 years to the day after Princess Diana revealed to the world that she was pregnant with Harry – something royal fans were extremely quick to point out.
Betvictor ranked Diana as the most likely name for a girl at 7/1, followed by Alice (9/1), Grace (10/1), Isabella (12/1) and Alexandra (14/1)
Top contender if it's a boy is Charles at 10/1, followed by Thomas (11/1), Arthur (11/1), Edmund (16/1), and Phillip (20/1).
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- Claudia Aoraha
KATE AND WILLS PLASTER PICS OF KIDS
They may belong to the most famous family in the world – but that doesn't stop Kate Middleton and Prince William from plastering photos of their young children around their homes like the rest of us.
The Duchess of Cambridge previously gave fans a glimpse of the living room in the family's Kensington Palace apartment when she held video calls with the RAF, Navy and Army and families supported by the Royal British Legion.
Along with some beautiful landscape paintings hanging on the walls, the mum-of-three had some adorable family photos on display – including a couple she took herself.
From Prince George's most recent birthday portraits to Princess Charlotte's first day of school, Fabulous Digital has tracked down all of Kate's favourite family photos.
And considering how sweet they are, it's not surprising the proud mum has put them pride of place.
- Claudia Aoraha
INSIDE CAMILLA'S MORNING ROOM
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, gave fans a sneak peek inside her very luxurious Morning Room at Clarence House.
Camilla and Prince Charles made several virtual calls from the stunning room this month, which is decorated with treasured paintings, family photos and ornaments.
Camilla was pictured at a grand desk as she spoke to SafeLives, a charity working to cut domestic abuse.
The lounge is certainly a far cry from your typical living room, with marble finishings and impressive artwork.
- Claudia Aoraha
MEGHAN IS 'HAPPY AND HEALTHY'
According to a source via Us Weekly, "Meghan is feeling great, happy and healthy", while "Harry is delighted’ and ‘his friends say he has been beaming with pride."
The source also went on to add that the Sussexes "are thrilled to give Archie a sibling and over the moon to be expanding their family."
- Claudia Aoraha
NEW ROYAL BABY NAME WILL BE DIANA, SAYS BOOKIES
People are already speculating what Meghan and Harry will call their new child – with DIANA topping the polls if the couple have a daughter.
Betvictor has predicted that Diana is the most likely name for a girl (7/1 odds) and if it’s a boy, the top pick by bookies is Charles (10/1).
Other top contenders are Alice (9/1), Grace (10/1), Isabella (12/1) and Alexandra (14/1) for a girl.
And for a boy, the predictions include Thomas (11/1), Arthur (11/1), Edmund (16/1), and Phillip (20/1).
- Claudia Aoraha
QUEEN WILL BE JUDGED 'POORLY'
The Queen has been warned that her refusal to "compromise" with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's proposals for their future roles will come back to bite her.
Royal commentator Peter Hunt said: "My feeling is that where we stand now is actually that history will come to judge the Queen poorly for this decision.
"When you strip away all of the palaces and everything, this is a family decision.
"This is a decision by a monarch about her grandson.
"He is her grandson and he is the son of a future king, and a compromise could have been concocted."
- John Hall
WHAT BABY 'DIANA' MIGHT LOOK LIKE
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have revealed they are expecting another baby, who will be a brother or sister to Archie.
But eager fans might not have to wait to see what the royal girl or boy will look like, thanks to rather striking generated mock-up photos.
- John Hall
'CLOSE TO TEARS' WITH TOM BRADBY
The couple have already previously spoken to ITV, with Meghan coming close to tears in an interview with journalist Tom Bradby
The interview, filmed during the couple's trip to South Africa, saw the duchess claim not many people had asked her if she was OK since she joined the Royal Family.
- John Hall
AMAZON PRIME AND NETFLIX OUT OF THE QUESTION
It’s understood that ViacomCBS Global Distribution Group, which has the role of selling the interview to overseas broadcasters, wants the interview to be aired on a free-to-air channel.
This means that platforms like Amazon Prime and Netflix – who has already signed a £112m deal with the Sussexes – would be out of the running.
It was further reported that the preference of Meghan, 39, and Harry, 36, will be taken into account.
- John Hall
BIDDING WAR
A bidding war has broken out between UK broadcasters to air the explosive Oprah interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly expected to be "very candid" in the 90-minute chat after last week announcing they had officially quit the Royal Family.
Variety today claimed Sky was out of the running, with the BBC not involved in the bidding war.
And it has been claimed ITV has emerged as the frontrunner for the interview.
- John Hall
'SHINE A LIGHT'
Oprah was photographed climbing into her £50million private jet last Friday after filming the interview in California.
Harry and Meghan were stripped of their royal patronages and military titles after the Queen refused their request for a hybrid role.
A source claims: “There is a lot of tension between them and the Royal Family.
“The interview is going to shine a light on what they have been through. Meghan and Harry are relieved they are away from it all.”
- John Hall
'SPEAK THEIR TRUTH'
US chat show veteran Oprah, 67, sat down with the Sussexes last week — shortly before The Queen confirmed they had quit royal life.
Harry, 36, and Meghan, 39, pledged they will be “speaking their truth” during the interview, which will be shown in the US on CBS at 8pm Eastern Time on March 7.
That is the early hours in the UK, but ITV is believed to be the sole candidate for the rights to air it the following evening.
- John Hall
INTIMATE' CHAT ON PRIMETIME TV
PRINCE Harry and Meghan’s interview with chat queen Oprah Winfrey is set to be broadcast at primetime in the UK — with ITV clear favourites to screen it.
Rivals BBC did not bid and Sky pulled out of the running for the rights to the couple’s “intimate” 90-minute chat.
Sources claim they will reveal the “tension” within the Royal Family.
- John Hall
QUEEN 'DECIDED LONG AGO WHO TO GIVE HARRY AND MEGHAN'S TITLES TO'
The Queen reportedly decided long ago which royals will take on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's patronages – even before they officially quit.
The monarch will make the announcement to the Royal Family in the next few weeks, the Daily Mirror reported.
The Queen reportedly made the decision before the announcement that Harry, 36, and Meghan, 39, would not return to the Royal Family.
A royal source said: “When the writing was on the wall and it was clear the Duke and Duchess had no intention of coming back into the fold and being part of the team, the Queen made her mind up long ago over her preferred candidates for the roles they vacated.”
- John Hall
MEGHAN AND HARRY'S OPRAH INTERVIEW LIKELY TO AIR ON ITV
Harry and Meghan’s interview with chat queen Oprah Winfrey is set to be broadcast at primetime in the UK — with ITV clear favourites to screen it.
Rivals BBC did not bid and Sky pulled out of the running for the rights to the couple’s “intimate” 90-minute chat.
Sources claim they will reveal the “tension” within the Royal Family.
US chat show veteran Oprah, 67, sat down with the Sussexes last week — shortly before The Queen confirmed they had quit royal life.
Harry, 36, and Meghan, 39, pledged they will be “speaking their truth” during the interview, which will be shown on CBS in the US late on March 7.
- John Hall
QUEEN'S COMMONWEALTH ADDRESS TO AIR ON MARCH 7
The Queen will make a rare televised address to mark Commonwealth Day, as the usual church service has been cancelled due to Covid-19.
And her address is expected to air on BBC One just hours before Meghan and Harry's tell-all with the queen of American chat shows is aired in the US.
The 94-year-old monarch will address the nation to mark Commonwealth Day on March 7, 2021, as the church service has been cancelled due to Covid-19.
On March 9, 2020, the Queen was joined by members of the Royal Family, including Harry and Meghan, for a public appearance.
The Sussexes left for North America shortly afterwards.
- John Hall
BBC AND NETFLIX OUT OF THE RUNNING TO SCREEN OPRAH INTERVIEW
A bidding war has broken out between UK broadcasters to air the explosive Oprah interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly expected to be "very candid" in the 90-minute chat after last week announcing they had officially quit the Royal Family.
Their sitdown interview with chatshow queen will air on CBS in the US on March 7.
And it has now sparked a bidding war between broadcasters over who will be able to air it in the UK.
Variety today claimed Sky was out of the running, with the BBC not involved in the bidding war.
And it has been claimed ITV has emerged as the frontrunner for the interview.
- John Hall
SPOTIFY DEFENDS MEGHAN & HARRY'S £18M PODCAST DEAL
Spotify has been forced to defend a reported whopping £18million podcast deal with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as musicians face a pay struggle.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex last year launched Archewell Audio, saying they wanted to build a community "through shared experiences, powerful narratives and universal values".
The deal came under fire at a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee hearing – with Spotify believed to pay musicians between £0.002 and £0.0038 per stream.
Appearing before MPs, Horacio Gutierrez, head of global affairs and chief legal officer for Spotify, said it was hoped the high profile couple would attract people to the service.
And when asked if the couple were considered "box office" he replied: "Yes. In terms of the talent that goes into podcasts, yes."
- John Hall
MEGHAN AND HARRY'S OPRAH INTERVIEW TO 'SHINE A LIGHT ON TENSIONS'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will "shine a light" on the tensions with the Royal Family in their sit down interview with Oprah, it was claimed today.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly expected to be "very candid" in the 90-minute chat after last week announcing they had officially quit the Royal Family.
The news came after months of speculation of a rift between Harry, 36, and William, 39, with the couple announcing the 12-month Megxit review had been finalised with the jibe that "service is universal".
A source close to the duke and duchess told E!: "There is a lot of tension between them and the Royal Family.
"The interview is going to shine a light on what they have been through. Meghan and Harry are relieved they are away from it all."
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