Is this why Meghan Markle is waiting to have a baby with Prince Harry?
Fans are desperate for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to start a family - but royal commitments could make this tricky
ROYAL fans have been desperate for Meghan Markle to announce her pregnancy ever since she joined the royal family back in May.
But the Duchess of Sussex, 37, and husband Prince Harry, 33, could be waiting to start a family for this one reason, and it makes a lot of sense when you think about it.
The royal couple are due to embark on their first joint royal tour in October - with a trip to Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand - including Sydney's Invictus Games from October 20-27.
And, despite Harry previously saying he wanted to have kids "in the near future", a packed royal itinerary could put plans to expand the family on ice.
Morning sickness is normally at its worst during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, while the risk of miscarriage in a first pregnancy is also higher.
And the 37-year-old won't want to risk missing royal engagements because she's ill - meaning chances of a honeymoon baby looks increasingly unlikely.
“Part of William and Catherine’s commitment to the Queen in her Diamond Jubilee year involved the young couple touring Asia on behalf of Her Majesty in September 2012.”
The exact dates of trip Down Under are yet to be announced, but it's expected to span at least two weeks - and could be longer.
If the couple do wait until November to start trying for a baby, we're unlikely to hear the pitter patter of tiny feet before this time next year.
In more royal news, Meghan could receive THIS secret travel item from the Royal Family for her future trips.
And the Queen has "gifted" the couple a Grade II-listed lovenest in Windsor – with a VERY interesting past.