Hey there! Let me tell you some exciting news from across the pond. Kate Middleton and Prince William are expecting their third child! Kensington Palace made the announcement on Monday, September 4th, sending waves of excitement through royal fans worldwide.
Here's what the official statement said: "Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are thrilled to share that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their third child. The Queen and both families are absolutely delighted with the news." But hold on, there's more. Kate is experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness. Because of this, she won’t be able to attend her planned engagement at the Hornsey Road Children’s Centre in London today. Rest assured, she's being taken care of at Kensington Palace.
The Royal Couple's Last Public Appearance
The last time we saw the Duke and Duchess was just last Thursday, August 31st, at Kensington Palace. They paid tribute to Prince William’s late mother, Princess Diana, at her memorial gardens, marking 20 years since her tragic passing. It seems that the news of Kate’s pregnancy came earlier than expected, primarily due to her condition preventing her from fulfilling today's public duty.
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Growing the Royal Family
As you might know, the royal couple already has two adorable children: four-year-old Prince George and two-year-old Princess Charlotte. Prince George is all set to start primary school at Thomas’s Battersea on Thursday, September 7th. Last week, it was announced that both parents would accompany him for this significant milestone. However, given Kate’s current health situation, it remains unclear if she’ll be able to join.
The official statement mentioned: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with Prince George, will be greeted upon arrival at the school by the Head of Lower School, Helen Haslem. She will then escort Their Royal Highnesses to Prince George’s reception classroom."
Kate and William with their kids, George and Charlotte.
Historic Moments in the Making
This upcoming arrival is more than just a family milestone; it's a historic one too. If the baby turns out to be a boy, he won’t leapfrog over his older sister Charlotte in the line of succession. That’s because of a new law enacted before Prince George’s birth, ensuring that boys no longer take precedence over girls. What a modern twist, right?
Kate and William haven’t been shy about their plans for expanding their family. During their royal tour of Germany, Kate jokingly mentioned they might need to have "another one" when a well-wisher handed them newborn clothes. Interestingly, Kate comes from a family of three—her younger sister Pippa Middleton (who recently tied the knot with financier James Matthews) and her brother James Middleton. Just the other day, there were rumors that Pippa might also be expecting!
A New Era for the Royal Family
This is the first time in quite a while that a direct branch of the royal family has more than two siblings. The Queen had four children—Charles, Anne, Andrew, and Edward—but each of them only had two kids: William and Harry, Peter and Zara, Beatrice and Eugenie, and Louise and James, respectively. So, this new addition is a big deal and signals a fresh chapter in the royal lineage.
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Let’s send our heartfelt congratulations to Kate and William as they prepare for this beautiful new chapter in their lives! For all the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Prince William, and the royal family, join our Facebook group. You won’t want to miss a thing!
This story was penned by Rebecca Cope and originally appeared on our sister site, Grazia Daily.
