Meghan and Harry could be having second baby next year 

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex could expand their family as early as next year, a royal expert has claimed. 

Prince Harry, 34, and Meghan, 37, welcomed Archie at the beginning of May, with his christening taking place over the weekend. 

And now new reports suggest they could start adding to their brood in 2020, as they are ‘keen to provide Archie with siblings’. 

According to sources, the happy couple are set on having a big family – but are focusing on Archie for now. 

Exciting news for fans? The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, pictured unveiling baby Archie to the world in May, could expand their family as early as next year, a royal expert has claimed

Speaking on Entertainment Tonight, Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent Katie Nicholl said: ‘I think it’s probably a little premature to be speaking about a second baby.

‘That said, sources close to the couple told me that they really would love to have a big family.’

‘They absolutely want siblings for Archie, so possibly we will have a pregnancy announcement for Meghan and Harry sometime next year.’

She conceded: ‘But for the moment, the focus is obviously on Archie.’

According to reports Prince Harry, 34, and Meghan, 37, seen at a baseball game in London last month, could start adding to their brood in 2020, as they are ‘keen to provide Archie with siblings’

Betting site Coral make 2020 the 1/2 favourite year for Harry and Meghan to announce a second pregnancy, with 2021 currently at a 7/4 odds, and 2022 or later at 4/1.

Coral’s Harry Aitkenhead told Femail: ‘Harry and Meghan have made no secret of their desire to add to their family, and that means that we make next year the odds on favourite for the year that their next baby arrives’.

On Saturday baby Archie was christened in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, in a small 25-person ceremony. 

Prince Harry is said to be keen to keep the little boy out of the spotlight as he grows up, after feeling as though he spent his entire life growing up ‘in a goldfish bowl’ – even having to grieve for his late mother Diana in the spotlight. 

On Saturday baby Archie was christened in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, in a small 25-person ceremony, with Harry said to be keen to keep him out of the spotlight. Pictured: (L-R) Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Ms Doria Ragland, Lady Jane Fellowes, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle

This week an insider told The Express :’With the exception of his time in the forces Harry has lived his entire life in the goldfish bowl of public scrutiny. 

‘And, although he recognises his duty, he is fiercely determined to protect his newborn from the glare of public opinion which he has had to bear – which became especially oppressive when he lost his mother Diana.

‘Harry is fiercely protective of Archie and has promised him he will never have to go through that. Of course Meghan, who has lived a large part of her life in front of cameras, agrees wholeheartedly. He’ll basically protect Archie with his life.’

According to sources, the happy couple (pictured with Archie at his christening on Saturday) are set on having a big family – but are focusing on Archie for now