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Here's Why Meghan Markle And Prince Harry Will Have To Return Some Of Their Royal Baby Gifts

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Apr. 14 2019, Updated 2:14 p.m. ET

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Parents-to-be Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will no doubt be gifted with tons of baby-related presents on their way to having their first child. They sadly won't be able to keep all of them because of Royal protocol. Read on to find out what they can keep and which ones they'll have to return.

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There are many rules that Meghan, 37, and Harry, 34, have to follow to around the gifts they receive. These rules also pertain to birthdays, holidays and anniversaries.

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"The fundamental principle governing the acceptance of gifts by Members of The Royal Family is that no gifts, including hospitality or services, should be accepted which would, or might appear to, place the Member of The Royal Family under any obligation to the donor," The Royal Family's guidelines states.

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"In this regard, before accepting any gift, careful consideration should always be given, wherever practicable, to the donor, the reason for and occasion of the gift and the nature of the gift itself. Equally, before declining the offer of a gift, careful consideration should be given to any offence that might be caused by such an action."

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MirrorOnline reported on a number of items that Meghan and Harry can and cannot accept.

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They can keep flowers or food, books presented by the author, as long as the subject matter isn't controversial, and other items that cost less than $196.25.

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Royals are meant to decline items sent by a commercial enterprise, such as a shop or fashion designer. They can, however, accept it if it is offered as a souvenir during an official visit or given to mark a special person occasion.

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Meghan and Harry are also able to keep gifts sent by a public body, including government bodies, trade associations, guilds, civic bodies, the armed services and charities. They just have to be from the UK.

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What are your thoughts on the baby gift protocol for Meghan and Harry? Sound off in the comments! 

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