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Zoe Forsey

Meghan Markle enjoying 'love-filled time' and has 'felt so much compassion' from royals

Meghan Markle is enjoying a "love-filled time" and has "felt so much compassion" from members of the Royal Family as she waits to give birth to her first child, a friend has claimed.

The Duchess of Sussex is now thought to be a week overdue and is expected to give birth any day now.

A pal told ET that "Meg looks absolutely radiant" and said she's "looking forward to the birth".

Meghan and Prince Harry have reportedly had several visitors keen to check in on them as they enjoy their last few days as a family of two.

The couples have had lots of visitors (Getty Images)

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The Duchess' mum Doria Ragland is also staying with them at their new home Frogmore Cottage at the moment, so she'll be on hand when the big day finally arrives.

The friend said Harry is really enjoying his mother-in-law's company.

They also claim that the Duke is a bit nervous about becoming a dad for the first time, even though all his official work over the past few years suggests he'll be a natural.

The couple are hoping for a home birth but doctors have today warned this is becoming less and less likely.

Meghan's mum Doria is staying with them at Frogmore Cottage (Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

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Doctors have said she may have to go into hospital if there is no progress in the next 48 hours, reports the Mail on Sunday .

If a hospital birth is required, it's likely that Meghan and Harry will opt for Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey.

Induction is normally offered to mums-to-be between seven and ten days after the due date, although they can go up to two weeks if mother and baby are doing well.

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Obstetrician Clive Spence-Jones, of the Whittington Hospital in North London, said: "A recent study found that women over 36 should consider induction around their due date, as they are at higher risk."

If Meghan is induced there will be very little chance of a home birth as it goes against national guidelines, which also applies to private doctors.

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