These Are All The Clues Meghan Markle Already Gave Birth

Gather round: it's Baby Sussex conspiracy theory time. As royal watchers everywhere wait for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to announce the arrival of the next royal baby, some have started to speculate that the Duchess of Sussex has already given birth. While this is (most likely) not true, there is some compelling evidence to suggest that, perhaps, Meghan and Harry have quietly welcomed their first child together already. Here's everything you need to know:

1) Meghan and Harry announced they would be keeping their birth plan private.

Dancing to the beat of their own drum, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced they'd be breaking royal protocol when Baby Sussex arrives. Instead of posing for photos mere hours after giving birth, like Kate Middleton and Princess Diana have done in the past, Harry and Meghan will release photos taken privately after the baby is born.

2) Meghan hasn't been seen in public in weeks.

Meghan has officially been on maternity leave for a few weeks now. While Prince Harry has been spotted out and about for royal functions lately, he's been flying solo. It's quite possible Meghan's at home with their little one, while Harry handles their public royal duties for the both of them.

3) Prince Harry (and Prince Charles) are leaving the country next week.

The Palace announced on Wednesday (May 1) that Harry will be leaving the country next week (!!!), which seems like it might just be the biggest clue yet. He's set to travel to Amsterdam on May 8 to launch the one year countdown to the Invictus Games The Hague 2020. Doesn't it seem pretty unlikely Harry would leave the country immediately after Meghan gives birth? If she's already given birth, however, she might be a bit more settled by then.

Prince Charles is *also* set to leave the country on official royal business next week. Though Baby Sussex will be his fourth grandchild, any grandpa would love to be nearby when their son welcomes a child.

4) Queen Elizabeth, Prince William, and Kate Middleton have all quietly visited Frogmore Cottage.

Since Easter Sunday (April 21), Queen Elizabeth, Prince William and Kate Middleton have all paid a visit to Harry and Meghan's new home on the grounds of Windsor Castle. Sure, they could've just been popping in to check out their new digs or...they went to meet the newest member of the royal family.

5) Meghan told well-wishers her due date was in late April.

Back in the beginning of the year, Meghan revealed her due date was in late April. As we enter the month of May, the chances that Meghan has already given birth definitely increase...especially with Harry and Charles getting ready to travel abroad.

6) Meghan's mom, Doria Ragland, has been in England since April 16.

It's been no secret that Meghan and Harry planned to lean on Meghan's mom, Doria Ragland, for support in the weeks after Baby Sussex's birth. They even had a special bedroom created in their new home for her, so, she's able to stay for long periods of time. Doria arrived at Frogmore Cottage on April 16.

7) An ambulance and helicopter were spotted outside Frogmore Cottage recently.

Rumors have swirled for some time that Meghan and Harry were going to opt for a home birth. An ambulance and helicopter were spotted near Frogmore Cottage on Friday (April 26). Having an ambulance/medical helicopter on standby would be fairly normal procedure for a royal having a home birth.

What do you think: has Baby Sussex already arrived?

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