Has Meghan's makeup artist revealed her due date? Fans are convinced an Instagram post by Daniel Martin means Baby Sussex will be born before May 5
Meghan Markle's makeup artist has sparked intense speculation about the royal's due date after posting a seemingly-innocent Instagram message to his followers about his own travel plans.
While the nation has been on tenterhooks since the beginning of April - the month it was reported the Duchess is due - her long-time friend Daniel Martin may now have given the biggest hint yet as to Baby Sussex’s expected date of arrival.
At the beginning of the month, the New York-based makeup artist was seen in London, before heading to the residence of Prince Harry, 34, and Meghan Markle, 37, in Windsor.
This resulted in speculation that he'd flown into the city in preparation for applying Meghan's makeup following the birth of her first child.
But he has since sent the rumour mill into further overdrive after stating on Instagram he'll be home in New York by May 5.
Speculation is rife as to when Meghan Markle, 37 (above) is due to give birth to her first baby - and her make-up artist Daniel Martins further fuelled the rumours following an Instagram post. Pictured, the Duchess of Sussex during a visit to Canada House in London for a Commonwealth Day youth event celebrating the diverse community of young Canadians living in London and around the UK
Daniel Martin (above) is Meghan's lifelong friend of Meghan's and is thought to have flown into the city in preparation for applying the royal's make up following the birth of her first child
In the make-up artist's post to his 124,000 followers, he wrote: 'I'm very excited to share that I'll be making my first ever main stage appearance @themakeupshow on Sunday, May 5th from 10am-11:30am.'
It seems Daniel may have answered the question on everyone's lips - without even realising.
The one comment has caused much excitement amongst fans of the couple, with many interpreting it to mean the mother-to-be would have given birth by then.
In a post to his 124,000 followers, which was intended just to plug his make up show, he wrote: 'I'm very excited to share that I'll be making my first ever main stage appearance @themakeupshow on Sunday, May 5th from 10am-11:30am.
'I'll be sharing my journey, doing makeup, tips and tricks and spilling the tea on some of my favourite products in my kit!'
Daniel's post caused much excitement amongst fans of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, with many interpreting it to mean the mother-to-be would have given birth by then. Pictured, Daniel backstage at NYX Cosmetics Official Makeup Sponsor of Nicholas K Spring/Summer 2014 at Lincoln Center on September 5, 2013 in New York
Yesterday we reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's determination to keep the birth of their baby as private as possible is fuelling rumours that Meghan might already have given birth. Pictured: the parents-to-be leaving Westminster Abbey on Commonwealth Day on 11 March
But the parents-to-be posted on their Instagram site that they plan on celebrating the birth of their baby in private - before releasing the news to the public.
In a statement released last week, Buckingham Palace confirmed their wish and said: 'Their Royal Highnesses have taken a personal decision to keep the plans around the arrival of their baby private.
'The Duke and Duchess look forward to sharing the exciting news with everyone once they have had an opportunity to celebrate privately as a new family.'
Just yesterday former royal press secretary Dickie Arbiter, 79, shut down rumours that Meghan had already given birth.
He appeared on Australian show Today Extra, where he discussed several piece of gossip regarding Baby Sussex on Sunday.
'If you believe that, you'd believe anything,' he said. 'We'll know in due course when the baby is born. Harry and Meghan made it very clear the birth is going to be private.'
Daniel Martins (above) may have answered the question on every royal fan's lips - without even realising. Pictured backstage at the Chadwick Bell fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 at Hosfelt Gallery on September 6, 2013 in New York
