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Prince Harry steps out WITHOUT Meghan Markle after SHOCK royal baby announcement! – see the pics

He looks like a proud 'dad'
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The Duke of Sussex has attended a royal engagement in London just hours after he and pregnant wife Meghan Markle announced their plans to keep details surrounding the arrival of their first child private.

Sporting a contagious smile, Prince Harry appeared in high spirits as he met and greeted fans before opening a youth centre, created by the charity OnSide Youth Zones.

The event comes just hours after Kensington Palace released a statement advising of the couple’s decision to break tradition and “celebrate privately” once baby Sussex arrives.

“They Duke and Duchess look forward to sharing the exciting news with everyone once they have had an opportunity to celebrate privately as a new family.”

Prince Harry was beaming as he stepped out in London
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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex meets a wellwisher as he attends the official opening of the Barking & Dagenham Future Youth Zone
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Prince Harry meets young fans at a newly opened youth centre in London
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Meanwhile, rumours suggesting Meghan, who is due any day now, will have a home birth at Frogmore Cottage, continue to swirl.

“It’s her preferred choice but it obviously depends on how things are nearer to the time,” an insider told the Daily Mail.

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