Kensington Palace has announced that royal newlyweds the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their first child.

The Palace says that the royal couple will welcome the new baby in the spring of 2019.

The Palace also went on to thank people for the support the couple has received since their wedding in the spring of 2018.

"Their Royal Highnesses have appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy news with the public," the Palace said in a second tweet.