Prince William said fans will know about the birth of Harry and Meghan's baby before he does: 'I haven't got my phone on me'

• Meghan Markle is due to give birth to her first child. 
• Since she previously told fans that her due date fell between the end of April and the beginning of May, the public are now getting restless for that first glimpse of baby Sussex. 
• When Prince William was asked about the baby's arrival during a walkabout in New Zealand on Saturday, he said he had "no idea" when it would happen, and that fans would know before he did.
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting the arrival of their first child any day now.

Meghan Markle previously told fans that her due date fell between the end of April and the beginning of May, so naturally, fans are starting to wonder why baby Sussex hasn't made an appearance yet. 

It turns out, Prince William is in the dark just like the rest of us — but not for the reason you might think. 

The prince was visiting New Zealand last week on behalf of the Queen, where he paid tribute to those affected by the horrific Christchurch attacks, which saw 50 people killed back in March.

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During a public walkabout on Saturday, a fan asked the prince: "Any signs of the royal baby?"

"I haven't got my phone on me. I have no idea," William replied. "You guys will find out before I do at this rate."

The sweet moment was shared by a fan on Instagram. 

Prince Harry and Markle announced in April that they were planning to keep the details surrounding the birth "private," so it is possible that we may not get official confirmation when Markle goes into labor. 

The couple are planning to boycott the traditional post-birth photo-op outside the Lindo Wing, and instead will hold a photo call at Windsor Castle a few days after the birth. This has led many fans to believe that Markle could be opting for a home birth.

Read more: Reports suggest Meghan Markle could have a home birth. Here's why it would be a return to royal tradition.

William also joked about his children during the trip. 

According to Town & Country, when asked if he was experiencing any jet lag, William replied: "What jet lag? I've got three children now. Jet lag doesn't happen."

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