The Duchess of Sussex announced her pregnancy in October as she set off for her Commonwealth tour with Prince Harry. The couple - who wed in May - said that Meghan was due to give birth in the spring but did not give an exact date. Related articles Meghan Markle’s New Year resolutions 'every single year' REVEALED Princess Charlotte’s STRIKING resemblance to a young Prince William At the time, Meghan was thought to have had her 12-week scan and most people expected her tot would be born in March or April. But bookies have today dropped the odds on Meghan giving birth next month. Betting site bookmakers.tv revealed that many companies now have slashed the odds from 8/1 to 6/4. A spokesman for bookmakers.tv told the Mirror: "The odds of Meghan and Harry sharing some happy baby news have taken another plunge. Bookies have slashed the odds on Meghan giving birth in February (Image: GETTY) Meghan has showed off her blossoming bump in December (Image: GETTY) "The latest betting definitely suggests there could be a baby announcement around the corner and when it comes bookies should brace themselves for the biggest royal betting frenzy of all time. "It's Meghan's fast-growing baby bump that has fuelled suspicion that she is actually much further along in her pregnancy, or due twins, making February the most popular bet for the birth." In December, bookies dropped the odds for Meghan welcoming royal twins. It comes after Meghan has showed off her growing baby bump in a string of public appearances. Related articles Meghan Markle ’SNUBBED’ Jamie Oliver’s royal wedding catering offer Queen Elizabeth II news: Queen’s 2018 highlights REVEALED in video On Christmas Day, the former actress stepped out for church in Sandringham with her coat unbuttoned. And Meghan wore a very tight dress during a visit to the Royal Variety Charity’s residential and nursing home before Christmas. The 37-year-old admitted she was feeling “very pregnant” as she chatted to residents at Brinsworth House in Twickenham. Meghan's prominent bump was visible under her coat on Christmas Day (Image: GETTY) During another engagement in December, Meghan drew attention to her bump which she cradled with both hands as she took to the stage at the British Fashion Awards. The mother-to-be presented an award to her wedding dress designer Clare Waight Keller at the glittering event. Meghan’s prominent bump was on display in a glamorous one-shoulder black dress.All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility