When you have a baby, you are often showered with presents from friends and family members to mark the occassion.
From stuffed animals to tiny pieces of clothing, you can expect to receive a whole range of things.
This will be the case for Meghan Markle, 37, and Prince Harry, 34, very soon, after their first child is born.
However unlike most new parents, they won't be able to enjoy and keep all of the things they have been given for the baby - instead they will have to pack many of the gifts up and return them.
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This is because there are many royal rules they have to follow around gifts, including ones given to them to celebrate birthdays, Christmas, weddings and anniversaries.
The Royal Family's guidelines state: "The fundamental principle governing the acceptance of gifts by Members of The Royal Family is that no gifts, including hospitality or services, should be accepted which would, or might appear to, place the Member of The Royal Family under any obligation to the donor.
"In this regard, before accepting any gift, careful consideration should always be given, wherever practicable, to the donor, the reason for and occasion of the gift and the nature of the gift itself. Equally, before declining the offer of a gift, careful consideration should be given to any offence that might be caused by such an action."
Here's a look at what they can, and can't, accept.
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Gifts sent from people they don't know
Royal fans up and down the country will want to send the couple something special to celebrate the birth of their child.
But it's not really a good idea to do so, as the royal family are expected to refuse these if there are concerns about the motive behind the gift or person who sent it.
That said, there are a few things which the couple can keep if they so desire, but they must fall into one of these categories:
- Flowers or food
- Books presented by the author, as long as the subject matter isn't controversial
- Other gifts which cost less than £150.
If they receive gifts from outside these categories, then it is recommended they return the item to the person who sent it or donate it to another body or organisation.
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Gifts given by businesses
As a general rule, royals are meant to decline gifts sent by a commercial enterprise, such as a shop or fashion designer.
However, the official guidelines say that they can accept if it is offered as a souvenir during an official visit, or given to mark a royal wedding/ special personal occasion - such as a royal birth.
If they do decide to accept a gift from a business, Meghan and Harry will have to ensure that the enterprise doesn't try to exploit the gift to make money.
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Gifts from public bodies
Finally some gifts that Meghan and Harry can keep! Well, hopefully.
Royals should be allowed to keep gifts sent by a public body, including government bodies, trade associations, guilds, civic bodies, the armed services and charities.
But there is one catch - they have to be from the UK.
Gifts sent from overseas
Given Meghan's US background and the number of countries the couple have toured to date, it's likely the couple may be sent presents for the baby from overseas.
Royal guidelines state that gifts sent from outside the UK should normally be refused, unless the Foreign and Commonwealth Office or the Commonwealth Secretariat recommends they be accepted.
If such gifts are accepted, they are considered 'Official gifts'.
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Money
Seems like a pretty odd thing to send to a wealthy family, but unsurprisingly money is a big no-no for Harry and Meghan's royal baby - unless they are accepting it on behalf of a charity.
If they're sent money they can't refuse it or return it, they simply must donate it to charity.
What can you do instead of sending a gift?
Instead of sending a toy or bottle of prosecco to celebrate the new addition to their family, Harry and Meghan have instead encouraged people to donate to charity.
In a post on their official Instagram account, a spokesperson for the couple said: "The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are immensely grateful for the outpouring of love and support in anticipation of the birth of their first child.
"In lieu of sending gifts, the couple have long planned to encourage members of the public to make donations to select charities for children and parents in need. If you already made a donation, the couple send you their greatest thanks."
Four organisations were selected by the couple, for the public to donate to. These include, The Lunchbox Fund, The Little Village HQ, Well Child and Baby2Baby.
Alternatively, you can also send a card to congratulate them. The address is:
