Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'want a baby within a year of getting married'

Harry and Meghan: A friend of the couple, who are set to marry later this month, said the pair hope to have a child within a year of their wedding day
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hope to have a baby within a year of their marriage, according to a friend of the pair.

The couple are “desperate” to have children “as soon as possible”, a source close to the couple told the Mirror.

Speaking ahead of Harry and Meghan’s wedding later this month, a friend told the newspaper: “They are desperate for children as soon as possible, they hope it won’t take long.”

William and Kate's third child was born at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, Paddington on April 23 at 11.01am, weighing 8lb 7oz.

During an interview after his engagement to former Suits star Ms Markle, Harry said: “hopefully we’ll start a family in the near future.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding Preparations

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Harry and former actress Ms Markle’s wedding is on Saturday, May 19 at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle at 12pm.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte are expected to be involved as page boy and flower girl.

The wedding is expected to be much smaller than the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s ceremony, which saw 1,900 arrive at the church.

Some 600 guests are expected to attend.

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