And while bookies have said "it's inevitable" the Duchess of Sussex will welcome a baby next year, there's a pretty significant reason why the newlyweds might have to delay any potential baby plans.
This week, bookies slashed odds on the couple's first child being born next year, with Coral placing their odds at 1/4.
However, according to the Express, there's a big reason why they might not be able to start a family just yet.
In October, Meghan, 37 and Harry, who turns 34 tomorrow, are set to go on their first official tour together, where they'll be visiting Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands of Fiji and Tonga.
Both Fiji and Tonga have experienced outbreaks of Zika virus, which is especially harmful for pregnant women.
What is the Zika virus
- Zika is spread mainly by mosquitoes and is a very mild infection for most people.
- Symptoms of the Zika virus include a rash, itching, a fever, a headache, joint pain and possible swelling, muscle pain, conjunctivitis, lower back pain and pain behind the eyes.
- It can cause serious problems for pregnant women and their babies.
- The most common issue is babies being born with abnormally small heads, a condition called microcephaly.
- Zika outbreaks have been reported in the Pacific Islands, South and Central America, the Caribbean, Africa and parts of south and southeast Asia.
- Pregnant women and recommended to postpone non-essential travel to at risk areas.
Health officials advise women visiting the at-risk areas to wait "at least six months" following their return, before trying to conceive.
This is because Zika can be passed on from mothers to babies in the womb – which can lead to children being born with severe birth defects.
These can include abnormally small heads, a condition known as microcephaly.
According to the National Travel Health Network and Centre website, Fiji and Tonga have a moderate risk of Zika virus transmission.
They say pregnant women should consider postponing non-essential travel.
Bookies have also had bets on the baby's gender too, with odds on the name of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's first child being called Olivia, having been slashed from 14/1 to 10/1.
Harry and Meghan will begin their 16-day visit on October 16 until October 31.
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