Meghan prepares to produce a new royal heir

The wedding’s over – now it’s time for a little one

Now she’s officially joined The Firm after marrying Prince Harry last weekend, Meghan Markle has only one thing on her mind – producing a royal heir. So, instead of relaxing her diet after walking down the aisle in her dream dress, Meghan is busy making sure her body is in tip-top condition ahead of getting pregnant, with regular exercise sessions, healthy eating and taking the right supplements and vitamins.

“Meghan and Harry would love to have children and they want to make sure they have the best possible chance of conceiving when the time is right,” our royal insider says. “So, while they want to make sure they enjoy their first few months of married life, they are both making sure they are as healthy as possible. Meghan, in particular, wants to be baby ready. She’s on a strict but healthy diet, with minimal alcohol. She’s already a regular at the gym and Pilates classes, and she’s also started taking multi-vitamins and folic acid in preparation. Harry is also cutting back on his alcohol consumption and is following Meghan’s diet most of the time.”

Both Meghan and Harry have been open about wanting to start a family, and the actress has previously said, “I’d absolutely love to have children, and I can’t wait to be a mother.”

Meghan is godmother to her friends’ children, so she already has experience, while Harry, 33, is uncle to William and Kate’s kids, Prince George, four, Princess Charlotte, three, and newborn Prince Louis. We’re told the couple want to have more than one child – and 36-year-old Meghan would like at least two before she turns 40. And as heat ’s told you before, they may even get a honeymoon baby.

Because they had royal commitments days after the wedding, the couple had to delay their honeymoon, but they are due to fly to Namibia soon and we’re told Meghan coming back pregnant would be the icing on the cake. “The run-up to the wedding was very stressful, especially with all the drama involving Meghan’s dad, so Harry is keen for her to relax,” our source adds. “He also knows that it’s important for women who are trying to get pregnant to be as stress-free as possible, so he wants her to forget

‘this is something they have wanted for a long time’

about everything that has gone on and concentrate on their future together. Africa already holds such a special place in their hearts and Meghan getting pregnant there would give it even more meaning.

“This is both something they have wanted for a long time and everyone hopes they’ll get their wish soon.”