The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, are expecting a baby next spring.

The good news was announced on the official Twitter handle of Kensington Palace.

The statement reads;

“Their Royal Highnesses have appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy news with the public.”

The couple wedded in May 2018, in a lavish $2.7 million ceremony.

Prince Harry and Meghan’s #RoyalBaby will be seventh in line to the British throne, after Charles, William, George, Charlotte, Louis and Harry.

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View image on Twitter:

Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019. pic.twitter.com/Ut9C0RagLk

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) October 15, 2018

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are currently in Australia for their first overseas tour as a married couple when the news broke.

Most of their two-week tour will be spent in Australia, where they’ll meet with locals and focus on youth leadership projects — e.

The news has generated excitement on social media has well wishes shared congratulatory messages on their individual social media handles.

Some notable figures also joined in the excitement and wished the Duchess of Sussex, a great pregnancy journey.

See more tweets:

My greatest congratulations to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, on the announcement of their pregnancy.

Both most radiant and joyous of people, I know they will make wonderful parents! #RoyalBaby

Here are a few of my favourite photographs I’ve captured: pic.twitter.com/fEPCmtypxD

— Benjamin Wareing (@BenjaminWareing) October 15, 2018

Congrats, Prince Harry! ???❤️ pic.twitter.com/DrGuqtyRzZ

— ?WHYNOT. (@abyss_sss) October 15, 2018

We are SO excited to hear the #RoyalBaby news!????

To celebrate the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan’s wonderful news we’re giving you the chance to win a Royal baby book bundle!

RT and follow us to win!https://t.co/Q4UshrS318 pic.twitter.com/yx8Dd3UVpQ

— Mills & Boon (@MillsandBoon) October 15, 2018

We knew it!!!! Congratulations to the one that got away – Prince Harry & Meghan ??? #royalbaby #MeghanAndHarry pic.twitter.com/24K5lXvARz

— NakeyNakey (@NakeyNakey1) October 15, 2018

Ohhhh babbbbby! A #RoyalBaby
Congratulations to Meghan Markle & Prince Harry!?????? #MeghanAndHarry https://t.co/oD1Gra9Iar

— Beairshelle Edmé (@newsladyB) October 15, 2018

Meghan Markle is pregnant – Prince Harry will make a great dad! #RoyalBaby pic.twitter.com/fMo3sB326M

— The Independent (@Independent) October 15, 2018

Wonderful on so many levels – including changing the news for a day. How precious is joy. https://t.co/H11uw3nUfM

— David T Kinnear (@dkinnear) October 15, 2018

Congratulations to Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry on their #RoyalBaby! Auntie Chika is so excited!

— Ethelsquid (@Ethelsquid) October 15, 2018

Awwwwee well isn’t that special. Another billionaire coming to this earth who’ll do absolutely nothing and contribute nothing to society with the exception of keeping alive the hopes and dreams of the lemmings it governs. God I’m so proud at this moment. https://t.co/boECV7XRV2

— From The 6ix aka The Future! (@WinterBourneTO) October 15, 2018