Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting a child in the spring, Kensington Palace said Monday.

“Their royal highnesses have appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy news with the public,” the palace said in a statement.

The announcement came as Harry and Meghan Markle began their 16-day visit to Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand for a visit to the Invictus Games, a Sydney zoo and to the Flying Doctor service.

The pair married in May.

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