Meghan and Harry represent 'extraordinary national assets' for the UK, Mr Hunt has said (Image: GETTY) The foreign secretary said he would be "supportive of anything" the Duke and Duchess of Sussex can do to fly the flag for Britain overseas. His comments came after The Sunday Times reported last month that Meghan, 37, and Harry, 34, are planning to relocate to Africa after they have become a family of three to build on their work for the Commonwealth. Mr Hunt, who is wrapping up a week-long tour of Africa, said he would like to see the UK’s relationship with Africa “reset”. Related articles Meghan Markle baby: The interview that reveals Meghan wants MORE kids Meghan Markle baby plan REVEALED: How Duchess will announce birth The Cabinet minister, 52, who is tipped as a future Conservative leader, said Britain’s “main motives” were aid budgets and he would like to see a shift in this. Speaking as American-born Meghan enters the final stages of her pregnancy, Mr Hunt said her royal wedding to Harry partially contributed to the UK coming out on top of the global ranking of nations’ soft power last year. While he insisted he would be in favour of the royal couple taking their causes onto the global stage he said Meghan and Harry should be left to decide for themselves what they will do. He said: “It's for them to work out how they want to perform their role - obviously both Harry and Meghan have got very important decisions to take going forward - but I think we need to let them make their decisions.” Prince Harry and Meghan are said to be planning to move to Africa after their baby is born (Image: GETTY) The former actress and the Queen’s grandson share a love of the great outdoors and holidayed in Botswana at the beginning of their relationship. The Sunday Times reported that royal advisers were drawing up plans for the couple to focus on promoting Britain on the continent as well as work on behalf of the Commonwealth and charities. And the pair are planning to go on an official tour of Africa with their baby in the coming month, according to the Daily Mail. A friend of Meghan told Harper’s Bazaar she is feeling “comfortable and content” as she awaits the arrival of Baby Sussex. Related articles Meghan Markle REPLACED Kate Middleton as Prince Harry's closest friend Meghan Markle baby news: Duchess READY for royal birth with mum Doria Prince Harry has longtime been a lover of Africa (Image: GETTY) The mum-to-be is said to be surrounded by “the most important people in her life” including Harry and mum Doria Ragland, 62. Meghan is believed to be planning a home birth but, at 37, the Duchess is considered a “geriatric” maternity patient and could experience a troublesome labour. Royal baby watchers, who have been patiently awaiting the birth since the couple announced they were expecting last October, are beginning to gather on the streets of Windsor. While the exact due date of Baby Sussex is not known, Meghan told a royal fan she was due at the end of April or the beginning of May. All rights reserved for this news site express.co.uk and under his responsibility