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Royal Baby’s Arrival Sparks Speculation on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Future Family Plans
The world watched in anticipation as Prince William and Kate Middleton welcomed their third child, a baby boy, into the royal family.
The birth of the new prince has not only brought joy to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge but has also sparked speculation about the future plans of Prince Harry and his soon-to-be wife, Meghan Markle.
As Meghan watched the scenes unfold from Kensington Palace, it is hard not to imagine her own future as a mother.
While she is not yet a royal bride, the sight of Kate cradling her newborn and the cheers of well-wishers surely gave Meghan a taste of what is to come.
According to one of Harry's army friends, he has always adored being an uncle but his true desire is to become a father himself.
Growing up, Harry enjoyed playdates and holidays with his Spencer cousins and looks forward to the day when his own children can play with William and Kate's.
However, with George approaching five years old and Charlotte turning three next week, the age gap between William's children and Harry's future family is widening.
This may serve as a strong incentive for Harry and Meghan to start their own brood sooner rather than later.
For William and Kate, the question of whether to have a fourth child looms.
Despite experiencing extreme morning sickness during all three pregnancies, Kate has expressed her desire to have more children.
As the eldest of four herself, she is determined not to stop at two.
William, who would love to have four children like his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, sees the benefits of expanding their family.
Having a second daughter, like Charlotte, could have a positive influence on George, who was a bit of a handful in his early days.
While the Queen would undoubtedly be thrilled with another great-grandchild, Prince Charles may have different views.
Known for his concerns about overpopulation, Charles has reportedly expressed strong opinions about large families.
Princess Diana believed that this contributed to his refusal to have a third child.
However, it is unlikely that Charles would voice his opinions to William, as their relationship has had its challenges in the past.
The Middletons, Kate's family, have been very involved in the lives of William and Kate's children.
Regular visitors to Bucklebury Manor, the Middletons' home, they have been hands-on grandparents for George and Charlotte.
Mr. and Mrs. Middleton were among the first to meet the new baby, along with Kate's pregnant sister, Pippa.
As for Prince Charles, he is currently on a private break in Scotland and will not meet his new grandson until later.
With his busy schedule, Charles often has to schedule time with his grandchildren.
The Queen and Prince Philip, who are at Windsor this week, are expected to meet their new great-grandson when William and Kate visit the castle.
William has taken charge in the early days of his third child's arrival, just as he did with George and Charlotte.
He waited until Kate was ready before facing the cameras outside the hospital, and he personally drove them home to Kensington Palace.
This small act demonstrates William's desire to treat this intimate moment like any ordinary family would.
William's independence and determination to prioritize family life may have been shaped by the loss of his mother at a young age.
He has always been hands-on with his children and learned this from his father-in-law, Mike Middleton.
Despite expectations of hiring a maternity nurse, William feels confident that he and Kate can handle the nursery duties with their experience as parents.
As the emotional ripples of the royal baby's arrival continue to be felt, it is safe to say that Uncle Harry and soon-to-be Aunt Meghan are also considering their own future family plans.
The joyous occasion serves as a reminder of the love and happiness that children bring, and it is only a matter of time before Harry and Meghan embark on their own journey of parenthood.