THE DUKE and Duchess of Sussex's first child is due any time now and speculation is rife over what the tot will be called.

Myka Meier, an etiquette expert, has revealed that we might see Meghan choosing a name that reflects her love of Africa or American roots.

3 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are expecting their first child together Credit: Splash News

Myka Meier told Fabulous Digital that while the first name might be more traditional, we could see the couple being “playful” with the middle names.

She said: “In the wedding she had several nods to her American heritage and I think we will see the same with the baby.

“I think we will see them playing with a middle name. I don’t believe it will be one of Meghan’s family's names.

"But I do believe it could be a name with a significant meaning. Maybe something symbolic of their travels together.

3 Fans were speculating at Princess Eugenie's wedding if Meghan Markle is pregnant Credit: PA:Press Association

"They both have a love of Africa, maybe it could be something there, something that has meaning.

“Maybe they could have a middle name that is symbolic of their work that they do together, or a country they have visited or have a mutual love of.

“I think the baby’s first name will be British and classic, perhaps a family name.”

Myka said that the royal couple have slightly more freedom with the name choice of their baby than Prince William and Kate Middleton.

She said: “They don’t have the same pressure that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have, in terms of next in line to the throne.

“So I think we might see a little more playful in the naming, but I do think that the first name will still be something more British and classic.”

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 — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) October 15, 2018

The Sunday Times reported that Meghan and Harry are planning to uproot to Africa after the birth of their baby.

It’s also been claimed that the move from Kensington Palace to Frogmore Cottage in Windsor may have been made to “keep them out to the limelight for a bit”.

“They are worried that Harry and Meghan are going to establish a totally separate enterprise that nobody can get under control,” a source told the Sunday Times.

“There are discussions in palace circles about how do we harness Harry and Meghan and this tremendous global attention they get.

“How do we draw them back, because laying down the law and ticking them off doesn't work at all.”

3 Kensington Palace announced the news on its official Twitter page Credit: Getty - Contributor

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's first child is due in spring 2019, but the couple are yet to reveal the exact date.

Kensington Palace announced the news five months after the couple married at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

The confirmation came after weeks of fan speculation about a potential pregnancy.

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