Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's royal baby in numbers

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have confirmed they are expecting their first child in the spring.

The news was announced as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex today landed in Sydney for their first international tour as a couple.

Kensington Palace said there would be "no changes" to the couple's trip as a result of the news.

The Queen, who was told at Princess Eugenie's wedding on Friday, is said to be "delighted" at the news.

Meghan's mother Doria Ragland is also reportedly "very happy" and is looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their first child in spring (AP)
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their first child in spring (AP)

Here's a look at the royal baby in numbers:

2 - The royal baby will have two homes - Nottingham Cottage in Kensington Palace and a country hideaway in the Cotswolds.

2 - The Duke and Duchess of Sussex already have two family pets - Meghan's beagle Guy, and a new black labrador called Oz.

3 - The royal baby will have three first cousins: Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

4 - The infant will be the Prince of Wales's fourth grandchild.

6 - Harry is sixth in line to the throne.

7 - The baby will be born seventh in line to the throne.

Meghan during a trip to Belfast earlier this year (AFP/Getty Images)
Meghan during a trip to Belfast earlier this year (AFP/Getty Images)

7 - Meghan starred in seven seasons of the US legal drama Suits as paralegal-turned-lawyer Rachel Zane before marrying Harry.

8 - The Queen will have eight great-grandchildren after the baby is born. Newest additions include Prince Louis and Lena Tindall.

8 - The Duke of York will be eighth in line to the throne after the baby's arrival. Andrew was born second in line in 1960.

34 - Harry is thirty-four years of age.

37 - Meghan is thirty-seven years old.

41 - Royal births are celebrated with a 41-gun salute.

£7,500 - A one night stay and delivery package at the private Lindo Wing, where the royal baby is likely to be born, costs £7,500. This includes a suite of two rooms, but excludes consultants' fees.

£47.4 million - The Queen received £47.4m from the taxpayer via the Sovereign Grant in 2017-2018 - 69p for each person in the country.