Meghan Markle hints at baby plans during Northern Ireland visit

On a visit to a Northern Ireland science park, the couple were shown some of the items made by company Shnuggle. Ms Markle proclaimed a display of a baby bath that allows the baby to sit up, a changing mat and Moses basket "very sweet".

Sinead Murphy, who founded the company with her husband, Adam, said: "They seemed very engaged with the products. Harry was particularly interested in the bath.

"As soon as he saw the bum bump [which stops the baby slipping down] he understood immediately. He said: 'Oh, non-slip'."

Asked about the significance of Ms Markle's baby hint, she said: "With an upcoming marriage it's likely there is going to be an announcement in the next few years. No pressure on the lovely couple!"

On July 18, the Duchess of Cambridge inspired speculation about her own family during an encounter with entrepreneurs who gave her three soft toys designed to soothe newborns.

Realising Prince George and Princess Charlotte were too old to make use of them, she turned to grin at her husband and informed him they would just have to have another.

The couple's third child is due in the middle of April.

Meghan Markle hinted at baby plans during her official visit.

Prince Harry and Ms Markle are likely to concentrate, in the first instance, on their wedding, at Windsor Castle on May 19.

Yesterday, after invitations were put in the post, the Royal Collection released designs for their official commemorative china: a range of white and cornflower blue with a monogram of the couple's initials at its centre.

Including large white ribbons and the coronet of Prince Harry, the china has a decorative border inspired by the ironwork of the 13th-century Gilebertus door of St George's Chapel.

Unlike the commemorative wedding china for Prince William and Kate Middleton, the set includes a coffee mug intended for more casual use than a delicate tea set.

Profits from sales go directly to the Royal Collection Trust, which conserves the collection of palaces and art.

Some of the couple's friends and family were yesterday still waiting to see whether their invitations would arrive, with the many overseas guests awaiting the post in the coming days.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry leave the Crown Bar after a tour.

During a visit to Northern Ireland, the Prince and Ms Markle were greeted by screaming crowds as they visited young people to talk about religious tolerance and went to Titanic Belfast.

They made time to sample the best the country had to offer, stopping off for lunch at former Victorian gin Palace The Crown to sample its Irish stew and sausage and champ, sharing half a pint of Guinness and a half of Mourne Mountains Brewery gold ale.

They also received an unusual gift: the promise of a bespoke spade, made by a local company which has provided spades for the Queen and the Prince of Wales.

During a walkabout with members of the public, a woman in the crowd called Maggie told Ms Markle: "I haven't got my invitation yet!"

"Oh my goodness, you'll have to talk to Harry about that!" the bride-to-be replied.

Meghan Markle marked Friday's first official joint visit to Northern Ireland with Prince Harry by looking the very definition of elegant. With this trip, she's now been introduced to all major parts of the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland and Wales.

Markle impressed with her elegant attire, with the lines of her earth-tone ensemble striking the perfect balance of flowy and fitted.

For her journey to Belfast, the recently baptised Markle topped a knitted top by Victoria Beckham and custom forest green, knee-length skirt from Greta Constantine with a sand coat by Mackage.

Markle accessorised with a cognac handbag from Charlotte Elizabeth and velvet Jimmy Choo pumps. She styled her brunette locks in a chic chignon with a centre part.

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