While Buckingham Palace extended its warm felicitations to the couple, many believe Queen Elizabeth was caught off-guard.
According to The Mail on Sunday royal editor, Emily Andrews, “The Sussexes had apparently told the Royal Family their happy news, but not, it seems, that they would announce it.
“Tonight’s announcement caught officials off guard, with no prepared statements.
“But everyone is ‘delighted’ including the Queen, Prince Philip and Prince of Wales.”
On Sunday, Sussexes’ representative announced in an official statement, “We can confirm that Archie is going to be a big brother. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are overjoyed to be expecting their second child.”