Royal birth details to be kept private

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are to keep details about the arrangements for the birth of their baby private, Kensington Palace has said.

The decision comes after growing speculation Harry and Meghan are planning a home birth for their first child.the palace said: “Their Royal Highnesses have taken a personal decision to keep the plans around the arrival of their baby private.”

The name Diana is the bookmaker’s favourite for the baby, with odds of 4-1, followed by Victoria 8-1 and Alice 10-1.