Meghan Markle, 37, is fast approaching her due date as she nears the end of her first pregnancy. The Duchess of Sussex is expecting her first child, the soon-to-be seventh in line to the throne, with husband Prince Harry, 34. The couple recently moved into their 10-bedroom home, Frogmore Cottage, after a lengthy £3 million renovation. Meghan has added a homely touch to the interior by filling it with luxury candles, according to The Sun.

A source told the publication: “Meghan has really been struck with the nesting impulse in the last few weeks.

“She loves the candles and the cottage smells divine.”

What is nesting and why do pregnant women do it?

Nesting refers to the natural instinct of preparing yourself and your home for the arrival of a new birth.

As well as sorting things in preparation, the act also involves ensuring you create a safe haven free from any danger for your newborn.

Typical nesting behaviour includes tidying up your home, doing laundry and folding things away into drawers.

The act is also an emotional preparation for motherhood, one that transcends species.

Nesting is also seen in birds, which prepare their nests for newborns, as well as dogs, mice, pigs and squirrels.

When does nesting behaviour usually kick in?

The NHS Start 4 Life website says nesting is usually visible by week 36 when women are in their third trimester.

The website states that this does not necessarily mean a baby is imminent just yet, however.

The Start 4 Life website states: “Your baby may already have moved head down into your pelvis, which means that they’re good to go (or ‘engaged’).

“However this doesn’t mean that labour’s on the way – it could still be weeks away.

“If your baby’s not head down yet, then you may be offered external cephalic version (ECV).

“This is where your doctor or midwife gently applies a helping hand to your bump to encourage the baby to turn – it’s successful around half the time.”

So Meghan fans might have a few days to wait for the baby’s appearance – or a few weeks.

The Duchess was last seen in public singing a book of condolence at New Zealand House on March 19 following the Christchurch massacre.

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