Meghan Markle has just revealed the date her and Prince Harry's first baby is due

The Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry are expecting their first child together

The Duchess of Sussex has revealed her due date to be "around April" this year. confirming that she is six months pregnant. AP

The Duchess of Sussex has revealed when her baby is due to well-wishers during a royal visit.

Meghan joined Prince Harry for their first joint engagement of the year at Hamilton Square in Birkenhead, where the couple helped unveil a sculpture mark the 100th anniversary of poet Wilfred Owen’s death.

Speaking to members of the waiting crowd, the Duchess is reported to have revealed her baby is due "around April". She was also heard telling another well-wisher that she was six months’ pregnant.

Her due date had remained a mystery until now, with Kensington Palace only revealing the baby was due in the spring.

It will be the first child for Meghan and Harry, who married in May last year at St George’s Chapel in the grounds of Windsor Castle.

The Duchess was dressed in a purple midi-dress with a red wool overcoat and matching red stilettos. During the engagement, the pair will also visit the community groups Tomorrow’s Women and Wirral Youth Zone.

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