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Even though Prince William and Kate Middleton seem like obvious choices to serve as godparents for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's newborn baby boy, it isn't likely that either of them will receive the honor, despite how close the royal fab four have become. Royals generally only choose close friends and former staffers to serve as godparents, so even though royal children are given an average of six godparents, immediate family members still can't score one of those spots. Sorry, Will and Kate!

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Not all family is barred from becoming godparents. Kate and William have appointed several cousins to be their children's godparents. One of Prince George's godparents is William's cousin Zara Tindall, and Princess Charlotte's godparents include Kate's cousin Adam Middleton and William's cousin Laura Fellowes.

Even though Prince William and Kate Middleton's third royal baby arrived on Monday, April 23, the duo reportedly chose their newborn son's godparents months before Kate gave birth. A trusted palace source recently told Woman's Day that Prince Harry's fiancée, Meghan Markle, was their top pick! In fact, a palace source spilled that Kate, 36, is adamant that she wants her future sister-in-law to play the important role of godmother — and we couldn't be more excited. The touching gesture came off the back of reports Meghan and Kate share a "very special friendship" and that Kate will do all she can to help Meghan join the royal family. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) "They've already formed a strong sisterly bond, and it's Kate's way of showing how close they've become," the insider remarked. William and Kate take the responsibility of picking godparents very seriously — after all, they're entrusting their little ones into their care.