Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle may give birth at home just like Queen Elizabeth II. Pictured: Markle, The Queen watch the RAF flypast on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, as members of the Royal Family attend events to mark the centenary of the RAF on July 10, 2018 in London, England. Getty Images/Chris Jackson

Meghan Markle may pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II with her chosen birthing plan.

Emily Hodgkin, a journalist for Express, said that the Duchess of Sussex is still considering a home birth for her and Prince Harry’s firstborn. If this happens, Markle may grow much closer to Her Majesty because they will have another thing in common.

The Queen gave birth to Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward at home. Many years ago, the decision to give birth at home was a way of preserving a monarch’s dignity. Her doctors were the ones that visited her instead of her going to them for check-ups.

This has also been the case for generations before Her Majesty gave birth. But Princess Diana broke royal tradition when she decided to give birth to Prince William and Prince Harry at St. Mary’s Hospital’s Lindo Wing. Since then, a majority of the female royals followed in her footsteps.

In 2013, Kate Middleton gave birth to Prince George at the same facility. She also gave birth to Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at the same hospital in 2015 and 2018, respectively.

Meanwhile, it is also possible for Markle to give birth at a hospital. But Sebastian Shakespeare, a royal expert for Daily Mail, said that she may not choose St. Mary’s Hospital’s Lindo Wing in Paddington. Instead, the “Suits” alum may welcome her child at Frimley Park Hospital where Sophie, Countess of Wessex, also gave birth.

A source told Shakespeare that if Markle and Prince Harry will move to Frogmore House before the Duchess gives birth, Frimley Park will be more accessible to them than St. Mary’s Hospital.

Markle and Prince Harry’s new Windsor Estate home is currently undergoing refurbishment, but it is just about 15 miles from Frimley Park. St. Mary’s Hospital is about 23 miles from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s home. Going to the latter would also involve a journey through the congested Central London.

Prince Harry and Markle will welcome their first child sometime in the Spring of 2019.

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