Pregnant Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reveal royal baby birth plans

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are continuing to stray away from royal traditions.

On Thursday, Kensington Palace announced that the parents-to-be intend to keep the upcoming birth of their first child private, appearing to forgo the traditional photo op outside the Lindo Wing in London, where Kate Middleton and Prince William unveiled their children — Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 3, and 11-month-old Prince Louis — to the world.

“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very grateful for the goodwill they have received from people throughout the United Kingdom and around the world as they prepare to welcome their baby,” the palace said in a statement.

“Their Royal Highnesses have taken a personal decision to keep the plans around the arrival of their baby private. The 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.”

In the days following the royal baby’s birth, Meghan, 37, and Harry, 34, will participate in a small press engagement, according to People, which will take place on the Windsor Castle grounds.

The couple has also asked fans to donate to charity in lieu of baby gifts, posting a message to their official Instagram account last week.

“The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are immensely grateful for the outpouring of love and support in anticipation of the birth of their first child,” the note read. “If you already made a donation, the couple send you their greatest thanks.”

Baby Sussex is due within the coming weeks.