Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s Sweetest Quotes About Starting a Family

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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s Sweetest Quotes About Starting a Family

It's happening! Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan (neé Markle) expanded their family. Kensington Palace confirmed in October 2018 that the couple were expecting their first child together, and they welcomed Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

“We are pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their firstborn child in the early morning on May 6th, 2019,” the pair wrote on Instagram at the time. “Their Royal Highnesses’ son weighs 7lbs. 3oz. The duchess and baby are both healthy and well, and the couple thank members of the public for their shared excitement and support during this very special time in their lives. More details will be shared in the forthcoming days.”

Scroll down to revisit the couple’s best quotes on starting a family!

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Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan’s Sweetest Quotes About Starting a Family

It's happening! Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan (neé Markle) expanded their family. Kensington Palace confirmed in October 2018 that the couple were expecting their first child together, and they welcomed Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.

“We are pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex welcomed their firstborn child in the early morning on May 6th, 2019,” the pair wrote on Instagram at the time. “Their Royal Highnesses’ son weighs 7lbs. 3oz. The duchess and baby are both healthy and well, and the couple thank members of the public for their shared excitement and support during this very special time in their lives. More details will be shared in the forthcoming days.”

Scroll down to revisit the couple’s best quotes on starting a family!

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Looking Forward to Fatherhood

“I’ve longed for kids since I was very, very young,” Harry told ABC News in May 2012. “I’m waiting to find the right person, someone who is willing to take on the job.”

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Waiting for His Perfect Partner

Although Harry has always longed to become a dad, he’s wanted to do with the perfect woman by his side. “Of course, I would love to have kids right now, but there is a process that one has to go through,” he told Sky News in May 2015. “It would be great to have someone else next to be, but the time will come. Whatever happens, happens.”

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Dreaming for a Daughter

Meghan revealed that she’s saving a special token for her daughter-to-be while chatting with Hello! magazine in September 2015. “I’ve always coveted the Cartier French Tank watch. When I found out Suits had been picked up for our third season — which at the time felt like such a milestone — I totally splurged and bought the two-tone version,” she disclosed. “I had it engraved on the back, ‘To M.M. From M.M.’ and I plan to give it to m daughter one day. That’s what makes pieces special, the connection you have to them.”

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Family Legacy

The Duke of Sussex opened up about his late mother, Princess Diana, during an interview with Good Morning America in March 2016. “I’m sure she’s longing for me to have kids so she could be a grandmother again,” he said, referencing brother Prince William and sister-in-law Duchess Kate’s brood. “You’ve got to have fun in life, otherwise, well, imagine life without fun. You’ve got to be taken seriously, but I hope that I’m a fun uncle … I can’t wait for the day [I have kids]. It will be fantastic.”

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Lifelong Hope

The former actress once spoke about her desire to have children during a May 2016 interview with Canada’s Best Health magazine. “I want to travel more and I can’t wait to start a family, but in due time,” she said.

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Next Chapter

Meghan opened up about her career during a September 2016 interview with Lifestyle magazine and revealed that she’s excited to someday take on the role of parent. “I also dream to have a family. It’s all about balance and I have so much happiness in my career and am fortunate to travel the world and see so many amazing things,” she noted. “It will also be nice to be anchored to something grounded and in the same place. Raising a family will be a wonderful part of that.”

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Putting in Practice

The Captain General Royal Marines has had a great deal of experience interacting with little ones. “I’m a godfather to quite a few of my friends’ kids … Um, actually only five or six. I’d like to think [I’m a good godfather],” he told The Telegraph’s Mad World podcast in April 2017. “But I think the key to that is growing up, but also to be able to stay in touch with your childhood side. If that means going to someone’s house and sitting there and playing PlayStation and kicking the ass of their son on whatever it is, then I’ll try and do that. I’ve actually had a lot of practice for that.”

He added: “I, of course, would love to have kids.”

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Planning to be Parents

Harry and the former lifestyle blogger discussed the prospect of having children during their November 2017 post-engagement interview. “I think, you know, one step at a time,” Harry said. “Hopefully we’ll start a family in the near future.”

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Babies on the Brain

The newly minted Duchess of Sussex hinted that she’s looking forward to motherhood while looking at hypoallergenic baby products in Ireland in March 2018. “I’m sure at some point we’ll need the whole thing,” she teased at the time.

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It's Happening!

Kensington Palace announced on October 15, 2018, that the royal couple are expecting their first child together. “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," the statement read. "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."

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Not Sure About Names

Still mulling over potential monikers! Meghan told fans during a Q&A in Australia in October 2018 that she and Harry have “been given a long list of names from everyone” and they are “going to sit down and have a look at them.”

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Staying Healthy

While chatting with fans in Bondi Beach, Australia, in October 2018, Meghan compared pregnancy to “jet lag” and revealed that she’s been doing early-morning prenatal yoga.

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Taking Time Off

Meghan took a break during her October 2018 tour in Australia with Harry to rest. The duke told fans that his wife was “resting back at home” because “being pregnant takes its toll.”

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Seeing Pink

“I hope it’s a girl,” a fan in Australia told Harry in October 2018. The royal replied, “So do I.”

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Daddy’s Little Princess

While speaking to students in Fiji in October 2018, Harry revealed that “everyone is predicting [Meghan’s having] a girl.”

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Doting Dad

Harry made the sweetest comment about his future child with Meghan during their New Zealand visit in October 2018. “From myself, my wife and our little bump, we are so grateful to be here,” he gushed.

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Conscious for His Kids

"But I’ve always wanted to try and ensure that, even before having a child and hoping to have children … as intelligent as we all are, or as evolved as we all are supposed to be, we should be able to leave something better behind for the next generation," Harry told Dr. Jane Goodall for the September 2019 issue of British Vogue, guest-edited by the Suits alum. Because of that, the former military pilot wants to have two children "maximum."