‘Something is happening in Windsor’: tweet sends royal fans into overdrive

An editor accidentally caused a royal baby social media frenzy with a surprise Twitter post.

ITV news’ royal editor Chris Ship lead fans to believe Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s baby was about to arrive with a tweet saying, “BREAKING: There is something happening in Windsor ...”

Chris Ship on Twitter

Royal fans went into overdrive but his statement was simply about the changing of the guard at Windsor.

Ship continued:”It’s Changing of the Guard - not that other thing #BabySussex.”

Fans were quick to scold the editor, with one writing: “Why use the baby sussex hashtag when you have no news of it? Thats such bad form, Chris.”

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Just one week ago, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex asked that you kindly consider supporting various organisations around the world in lieu of sending gifts for the upcoming arrival of their first born. Not only did many of you lend your support, you took action. Their Royal Highnesses wanted you to know the impact of your support - the direct effect your donation, energy, and action made! YOU chose to be part of the collective good, and you have made a real difference. Whether a $5 donation, £1000 contribution, offering to volunteer, or spreading the word - you've played your part. And on behalf of The Duke and Duchess (and Baby Sussex), we thank you so much. YOUR IMPACT: @thelunchboxfund will now be able to provide a minimum of 100,000 additional hot nutritionally fortified meals to children in dire need across South Africa @littlevillagehq received donations from all over the world (from UAE to Hong Kong and the US), they've increased their monthly donors, had a surge in volunteer applications, and re-energized their hard working team of 200+ staff and volunteers @wellchild can now provide 300+ additional hours of specialist care by a Well Child Nurse for a child with serious health needs, allowing families to stay together at home vs in hospital @Baby2Baby have received over 5,000 products to disperse to children in need, including cribs, books, backpacks, diapers and have received monetary donations from around the globe - from Guadalajara to Italy. You made this happen. Thank you.

Another wrote: “REALLY? NOT NICE.”

A Kensington Palace representative today told CBS News that the royal baby "hasn't been born yet".

The announcement comes after UK breakfast radio presenter Chris Evans declared the Sussexes' are already enjoying family time with their little one.

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