Hey there! You won’t believe this—Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to welcome their first child this spring, but guess what? They might not have full custody of their little one. Surprising, right? Let me break it down for you.
Queen Elizabeth Takes the Lead in Custody Matters
Here’s the scoop: According to royal expert Marlene Koenig, Queen Elizabeth technically has legal custody of Meghan and Harry’s future children. Let me explain how this works. "The sovereign has legal custody of the minor grandchildren," Marlene once revealed to news.com.au. "This tradition dates all the way back to King George I, and the law has never been updated. Back in the day, King George I had a pretty rocky relationship with his son, the future King George II. So, they passed a law that gave the King guardianship over his grandchildren." Fascinating, right?
What Does This Mean for Harry and Meghan?
Now, don’t panic! Marlene reassures us that the royal family doesn’t make a big deal out of this. Joe Little, the managing editor of Majesty magazine, chimed in, saying, "This isn’t an Act of Parliament, but a royal prerogative established in the early 18th century, so it’s not legally binding." He added, "The circumstances would have to be pretty extreme for the Queen to invoke it on behalf of her great-grandchildren." So, it seems like everything is all good!
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On October 15, Meghan and Harry officially announced their exciting news through Kensington Palace. "Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019. 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 official statement read.
View this post on InstagramTheir Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019. 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. 📷PA
Meghan and Harry's Excitement for Parenthood
In the past, Harry and Meghan have been open about their desire to start a family. Being around Kate Middleton and Prince William’s kids seems to have only fueled their excitement. "Meghan can’t wait to have kids herself and jokes that being a hands-on aunt is great practice for when she and Harry have their own brood," a source told Life & Style before the big announcement. "Meghan and Harry talk about having babies all the time and think it’ll be so much fun for all the kids to hang out together." Can’t you just picture it? We’re all eagerly waiting for that first family photo with their little one and their cousins!
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