Queen Elizabeth Reacts As Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Announce They Are Expecting Another Baby

 The Queen led the royal family last night in congratulating Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after the couple announced they were expecting their second child.

The monarch, 94, shared her joy along with the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales and 'the entire family' after the the couple announced they were preparing to welcome a brother or sister for their young son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor. 

A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: 'Her Majesty, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales and the entire family are delighted and wish them well.' 

It is understood the Duke and Duchess of Sussex told the royal family in advance of making the news public. 

Earlier tonight the couple shared their announcement by posting a candid black and white image of Prince Harry resting his hand on Meghan's head as she lay in his lap cradling her bump underneath a tree.