Duchess of Sussex expecting 2nd child, a sibling for Archie

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex,... — Britain's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, have announced they are expecting again. Credit: EPA-EFE / Shutterstock / Facundo Arrizabalaga

By The Associated PressFebruary 14, 2021

LOS ANGELES — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their second child, their office confirmed Sunday.

A spokesperson for the couple said in a statement: "We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child."

The baby will be eighth in line to the British throne.

Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle married at Windsor Castle in May 2018. Their son Archie was born a year later.

In early 2020, Meghan and Harry announced they were quitting royal duties and moving to North America, citing what they said were the unbearable intrusions and racist attitudes of the British media. They recently bought a house in Santa Barbara, California.

In November, Meghan revealed that she had had a miscarriage in July 2020, giving a personal account of the traumatic experience in hope of helping others.

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