Meghan and Harry have been attacked by a royal expert for their decision (Image: GETTY) In a statement last week, it was revealed: “Their Royal Highnesses have taken the personal decisions to keep the plans around the arrival of their baby private.” Royal commentator Carole Malone said on Sky News the announcement was a “slap in the face” to Royal lovers. She questioned why the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were not prepared to pose for “two measly minutes” for their fans. Related articles Meghan Markle's baby could be INDUCED by Pink Moon 2019 Has Meghan Markle had her baby ALREADY? Duchess 'gave CLUE' Ms Malone said: “Someone needs to explain to me how a statement announcing the baby’s name, weight and gender would invade their privacy or deny them precious family time. “This is is an unprecedented slap in the face for those legions of decent, ordinary people who love the Royal Family and see the royal birth as a joyous, national celebration - a celebration they’ve now been shut out of.” It has also been reported that Meghan plans to have a home birth, instead of in the Lindo Wing like her sister-in-law the Duchess of Cambridge, and her mother-in-law, Princess Diana. She is said to not want to pose for the traditional photo on the steps out of “nerves”. READ MORE: Meghan Markle's baby could be born on Queen's BIRTHDAY Carole Malone said Meghan and Harry's decision was a "slap in the face" (Image: SKY NEWS) Ms Malone added: “No one’s expecting Meghan to parade her baby minutes after giving birth and of course they are entitled to private time with Baby Sussex but how hard would it be to spend two measly minutes outside the hospital waving and smiling at people who only want to wish them well? “Us Brits give so much to the Royal Family, we also pay for the privilege of having them. “Isn’t it time the Royals gave something back?” Some viewers agreed, with one woman saying on social media: “Quite right. We are the public have watched Meghan keep a hand on her bump for the last nine months but now she’s too important to share the baby with the public.” Related articles Prince Harry is ‘self conscious not to upstage Meghan’ How Meghan Markle 'left Royal Family with their TROUSERS down’ Meghan is due in late April or early May (Image: GETTY) Others hit back, saying: “People’s entitlement amazes me - it’s their child, they are first time parents and therefore they deserve some privacy.” Another added: “Why not just leave her to do what feels best? It’s her pregnancy, her baby and her choice. It’s not as if there is any shortage of royal babies.” A man agreed, pointing out: “She is a human, not a show money. “Once anyone has a baby, the right thing to do is rest up and bond with it - not flash it to the entire world’s media.” All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility