The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s royal relatives and friends will be on hand ready to help, guide and support – and play with – the new addition to the family.
George, Charlotte & Louis
Living close by together at Kensington Palace, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are likely to spend a great deal of time with their new baby cousin.
Experienced three-time parents William and Kate will be able to offer advice to Harry and Meghan on everything from sleepless nights, feeding and weaning to tantrums and choosing the right school.
William, who, according to Kate, initially found it difficult adjusting to parenthood, will be able to offer support to younger brother Harry as he becomes a father.
Doria Ragland
Meghan’s mother Doria Ragland proudly watched her only child marry into the royal family in the grand surrounds of St George’s Chapel, Windsor, in May 2018.
Writing on her lifestyle blog, Meghan told how her “free-spirited clinical therapist” mother took her to visit the slums of Jamaica and to see poverty in Mexico when she was just 10.
“My mother raised me to be a global citizen, with eyes open to sometimes harsh realities,” she said.
Ms Ragland has kept her daughter’s counsel despite the press interest.
The Queen
The royal matriarch is held in high esteem by the royals for her wisdom and work ethic.
The baby will be the Queen’s eighth great-grandchild.
The Prince of Wales
Harry’s father Charles is said to have forged a strong bond with Meghan, and walked her down the aisle through the Quire when her father pulled out of attending the wedding.
Second cousins
Meghan’s stylist and best friend Jessica Mulroney will also play an important part in the baby’s life.
Mrs Mulroney’s children – twin boys Brian and John and daughter Ivy – were pageboys and bridesmaid.
Benita Litt
The duchess’s close friend Benita Litt runs her own brand agency and helps others to start businesses.
She is godmother to Mrs Litt’s daughters Rylan and Remi, who she also chose to be her bridesmaids.
