Transcript for Meghan Markle, Prince Harry make royal baby announcement

We have good news to share with you this morning. Royal baby news. Duchess Meghan and prince Harry have just announced that they are expecting their first child. James Longman is traveling with the Royals in Australia and has more details. Good morning, James. Reporter: Good morning, robin. That's right. Barely a few hours here in Australia, and already bombshell royal news. Duchess Meghan is expecting a child and everyone here is delighted. It's the news the world was waiting for. Duchess Meghan, seen here in Australia, clutching a binder in front of her, is pregnant. This morning kensington palace announcing the duke and duchess of Sussex will welcome a child in the spring. Breaking the news to family and friends at cousin Eugenie's wedding this weekend where eyebrows were raised when Meghan wore this blue coat and never seemed to take it off throughout the proceedings. Everyone able to congratulate them before they flew off to their first overseas tour. Her mother said to be delighted and excited to welcome her first grandchild. The royal couple married in may, were asked about their plans for children during their engagement interview with the bbc. Not currently, no. No, of course, you know, I think one step at a time, and hopefully we'll start a family in the near future. Reporter: And of course, a new royal generation expands. Princes George and Louis and princess Charlotte excited to have a new playmate, who will be seventh in line for the throne. At the beginning of their commonwealth tour, a touching parallel to Diana's trip here, more than 25 years ago with William. William brought his young family here four years ago where George wowed the crowd. There is some concern because Zika virus has been here, and authorities say pregnant women shouldn't visit there, but this will go as planned and the baby news will add to the euphoria. Thank you, James.

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