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- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their first child from one day to the next.
- The couple announced their intention to give up the clbadic Lindo Wing photo shoot earlier this month.
- Now, it has been confirmed that the Duke and Duchess would break another beloved fan tradition.
- The Royal Collection Trust has confirmed to INSIDER that no official merchandise will be issued to celebrate the upcoming birth of the royal baby.
- Prince William and Kate Middleton have launched a range of products to celebrate the birth of their three children.
- Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliamds told INSIDER that the decision could have been made because the merchandise is considered too "commercial" for the couple.
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The Duke and Duchess of Susbad shocked the royal fans earlier this month by announcing that they were going to keep the details of their babies' births private.
The news meant that they would give up the famous photo shoot after the birth of Lindo Wing, a tradition followed by Kate Middleton and Prince William, as well as by Princess Diana.
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Now, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle break another baby's royal tradition that has been enjoyed by fans in the past.
The Royal Collection Trust confirmed to INSIDER that no merchandise would be released to mark the upcoming birth of the baby royal.
A spokesman said: "We do not have new ranges to announce".
New product lines have been launched to celebrate the birth of William and Middleton's three children: Prince George in 2013, Princess Charlotte in 2015 and Prince Louis in 2018.
In fact, the Royal Baby section of the Royal Collection Shop's website still contains the products published for the birth of Prince Louis last year. Items for sale include Royal Commemorative Baby Pill Boxes, Plates, and Decorations for Rocking Horses.
Meanwhile, there is no mention of Harry and Markle's baby on the site.
Buckingham Palace declined to comment on the news at INSIDER.
Richard Fitzwilliams, royal commentator and former editor-in-chief of "The International Who's Who," told INSIDER that the merchandise was too "commercial" for the couple, known for his way of doing things his way.
"If the Royal Collection Trust had done it for the children of William and Kate, it might have been expected for Baby Susbad, but some people think that officially handing over a commodity at the birth of "A baby is a bit too commercial, it's a personal decision," he said.
"Those who collect them will find many unofficial outlets where they can buy this type of souvenir."
The decision is not surprising if we consider the modern approach to the royal life of the couple.
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Journalist and Royal Biographer Katie Nicholl wrote in her new book, "Harry and Meghan: Life, Loss, and Love," from the moment Markle walked the aisle in 2018, she marked a "turning point for the monarchy".
Markle entered St. George's Chapel alone on her wedding day, a gesture that "represented a modern woman," according to Anna Wintour, Vogue's editor-in-chief.
Markle and Prince Harry also use their newly created Instagram account to create their brand and "brighten the light" on issues that interest them.
It has even been reported that the couple could settle in Africa once the child is born.
Given the recent debate over whether they will accept "royal status" for their child, it is possible that the decision to give up the goods was made intentionally by the couple.
It is not known yet whether the baby will receive a royal title or whether the couple will accept or reject a title if it is offered by the queen.
In 2013, His Majesty used letters patent to ensure that all Prince William's children were born princes or princesses. William accepted these titles for his children – but not all royal families have done so in the past.
Princess Anne, daughter of the Queen, rejected the titles of her children, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall.
Regardless of the couple's decision, we will not have to wait too long to find out, as Markle must give birth at the end of April or the beginning of May.
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