Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are considering adopting a baby girl from Africa — in a daring and groundbreaking decision has thrown the palace into turmoil! “This would be a first for the royal family,” The National ENQUIRER was told by a high-level aide. “Harry and Meghan are going to face a lot of opposition from the old guard. But they are stubborn and ready to stand up for what they want.” Read on for details of the Duke & Duchess of Sussex’s baby plan, and click here for more royal gossip….
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Harry has made no secret of his desire to become a dad, and Meghan shares his dream, said sources. “They simply decided they couldn’t wait to become parents,” says a palace insider. “Meghan isn’t getting any younger — she just turned 37 — and they want a big family like
Prince William and
Kate.
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“As a biracial woman, it was Meghan’s idea to adopt a child from Africa, where both she and Harry have close ties," the insider continued. "She feels it honors the heritage of her mother,
Doria, who is black — and Harry is totally on board."
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“He’s spent many hours with children during trips to Africa," the source noted. "He feels if they adopt from the overflowing orphanages, others all over the world will be encouraged to help, too.” It’s something Harry’s mom,
Princess Diana, wanted to do, before she died following a 1997 Paris car wreck.
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“She talked often of giving a home to orphans from Africa,” says the palace insider. “She saw first-hand the plight of children without parents and it broke her heart.
Tragically, she never got the chance.” But Harry and Meghan plan to fulfill her dream — and even name the baby after her!
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While details remain secret, palace sources said the couple could adopt from Botswana, where they've spent time and Harry serves as Patron of Rhino Conservation. The huge diamond in her engagement ring is from the nation.
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“Their honeymoon destination was kept under wraps,” says the insider. “It was only after they returned that word leaked about where they’d been. I’m told they visited two orphanages."
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"They know they have to follow the strict rules for adoption," the source cautioned, "but ...they can’t wait to have a rainbow family like
Angelina Jolie, whose six children include one from Africa.” Dished the insider: “Meghan wants to be just like her!”
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“She’s trying to get pregnant as soon as possible," the insider reported "But if she has trouble conceiving...she and Harry are determined to convince the staid royal establishment that it’s 2018, and adopting is the right thing to do!”
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Harry has made no secret of his desire to become a dad, and Meghan shares his dream, said sources. “They simply decided they couldn’t wait to become parents,” says a palace insider. “Meghan isn’t getting any younger — she just turned 37 — and they want a big family like
Prince William and
Kate.
“As a biracial woman, it was Meghan’s idea to adopt a child from Africa, where both she and Harry have close ties," the insider continued. "She feels it honors the heritage of her mother,
Doria, who is black — and Harry is totally on board."
“He’s spent many hours with children during trips to Africa," the source noted. "He feels if they adopt from the overflowing orphanages, others all over the world will be encouraged to help, too.” It’s something Harry’s mom,
Princess Diana, wanted to do, before she died following a 1997 Paris car wreck.
“She talked often of giving a home to orphans from Africa,” says the palace insider. “She saw first-hand the plight of children without parents and it broke her heart.
Tragically, she never got the chance.” But Harry and Meghan plan to fulfill her dream — and even name the baby after her!
While details remain secret, palace sources said the couple could adopt from Botswana, where they've spent time and Harry serves as Patron of Rhino Conservation. The huge diamond in her engagement ring is from the nation.
“Their honeymoon destination was kept under wraps,” says the insider. “It was only after they returned that word leaked about where they’d been. I’m told they visited two orphanages."
"They know they have to follow the strict rules for adoption," the source cautioned, "but ...they can’t wait to have a rainbow family like
Angelina Jolie, whose six children include one from Africa.” Dished the insider: “Meghan wants to be just like her!”
Photo credit: Getty Images
“She’s trying to get pregnant as soon as possible," the insider reported "But if she has trouble conceiving...she and Harry are determined to convince the staid royal establishment that it’s 2018, and adopting is the right thing to do!”
Photo credit: Getty Images
