Does the Queen know something we don’t?

In a vibrant fuchsia coat and matching plumed hat, could the Queen’s choice of outfit be a not-so subtle hint about the sex of her future great-grandchild?

Her Majesty had tongues wagging yesterday after she was pictured wearing the bright pink ensemble on her way to a church service at The Royal Chapel of All Saints at Windsor Castle.

Completing the look with pearl earrings, a matching pearl necklace and a dab of mauve lipstick, the monarch appeared to be travelling without her seatbelt as she was chauffeured to the church. She was photographed as royal fans eagerly awaited news of the birth of what will be the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s first child.

Prince Harry and Meghan have previously said that they would be ‘thrilled’ to have a boy or girl – but the odds from bookmaker William Hill are more in favour of the couple having a baby girl.