Pregnant Meghan ‘will paint baby’s nursery in toxic-free vegan paint’

Meghan Markle has reportedly chosen vegan paint infused with eucalyptus oil for her first baby’s nursery room.

The pregnant Duchess of Sussex, due to give birth in April, chose the toxic-free plant-based colour to go into what has been described as a ‘gender-free’ room.

Prince Harry and Meghan do not yet know if they are having a boy or a girl and have said they wanted to keep it a surprise.

Meghan, 37, is said to follow a vegan diet during the week and is well-known as an animal lover and animal rights supporter.

Last week she visited Mayhew, the animal welfare charity she has become patron of, to meet some of the dogs that have been rescued.

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She was almost swayed into adopting one herself but said: ‘We can’t get another dog before the baby, our hands are full.’

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are believed to be undertaking a £3 million renovation of the Grade II listed Frogmore Cottage on the Queen’s Windsor Estate, which they plan to make their home.

Part of the refurb is said to include child-proof windows and a £50,000 eco-friendly boiler.

The former Suits actress has enlisted the help of interior designer Vicky Charles, who decorated the celebrity favourite Soho Farmhouse, which hosted Meghan’s hen party for three days.

Royal sources say the nursery will be painted in whites and greys, with Meghan avoiding any paints tested on animals or ones that contain milk or bee’s wax as an ingredient.

The eco-friendly paint is reportedly by Organic and Natural Paint Co.

A source told the Sun: ‘Rather than fashionable Farrow & Ball paint in shades such as Wevet, Peignoir and Pavilion Grey and Salmon, the Sussexes are much more in favour of The Organic & Natural Paint Co’s Auro range for the nursery.’

The paint brand, based in Norfolk, was set up in 2012 by dad of two Chris Ridley after his family suffered from respiratory issues.

Infusing the paints with rosemary and eucalyptus oils is said to boost the immune system and creativity, and even enhance memory.

Kensington Palace has declined to comment.