Meghan and Harry have started preparing for the arrival of the new little royal, due to appear quite soon.

Being pregnant hasn’t stopped Meghan from attending to her royal duties, even if it means some oddly inappropriate comments from the general public.

Now she and Harry are turning their attention to preparing a place in their new home, Frogmore Cottage, for the baby, as well as making some big decisions around childcare.

Here’s Vanity Fair:

According to sources who know the couple, they do not plan to hire a nanny or nurse initially, and will instead rely on the help of Meghan’s mother. In keeping with the duchess’s preference for neutral tones, the couple are understood to have chosen a white-and-gray color scheme in the nursery, which is fitting because they have chosen not to find out the baby’s sex in advance.

Yep, no nanny – a departure from the way things are usually done. It helps that Meghan’s mom isn’t royal, as I can’t imagine the Queen has time for babysitting.

The nursery is going to be an eco-friendly, gender-neutral space which will include a bedroom, playroom, and a spare bedroom, for when Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, comes to stay.

They’re also using vegan paint infused with eucalyptus oil to decorate. I didn’t know that paint could be vegan, but here we are.

Meghan has been hard at work compiling a mood board of ideas for the nursery which will have top-of-the-line cameras, security windows, and a state-of-the-art stereo system. “They are going all out with the refurbishment of the house, and as Harry loves his gadgets, it’s going to be very cool. They’ll be able to control everything from their smart phones,” says a friend.

We know how much Harry loves his gadgets, so this isn’t surprising.

The Queen has contributed £3 million to the renovation of Meghan and Harry’s new digs, so it’s guaranteed to be quite stylish.

Frogmore Cottage is also going to be kitted out with a yoga studio.

See? They’re just like us… sort of.

[source:vanityfair]