Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gave their close friends a ‘warning’ earlier this year

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly had to have words with their closest friends.

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have been the centre of public attention ever since they first confirmed their relationship and it's only become more intense since they married in May. This coupled with the interviews Meghan's father and sister have given to several media outlets resulted in a lot of hype and according to reports, the newlyweds are now hoping to keep part of their lives private. Understandably so. Apparently, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had to have discussions with their nearest and dearest, their close friends, explaining that they need privacy, now more than ever. According to Vanity Fair, a source said:

"They both expect a code of silence. If you talk to the press you’re out. "Harry didn’t used to care that much about what was written in the press, he just said it was a load of shite, but he’s very protective of Meghan and defensive these days".

You can see why they might be more eager to have privacy ahead of the birth of their first child in spring 2019 and this would make sense given the reports that they will move to Frogmore Cottage outside London to raise their little one. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are due to celebrate Christmas at Sandringham, the Queen's royal estate in Norfolk and according to reports, they'll be joined by Prince William, Kate Middleton and their three children, despite persistent rumours of a feud between Kate and Meghan.