Prince William and Kate expecting third child
Prince William and his wife Kate are expecting their third child, Kensington Palace announced on Monday, adding that Queen Elizabeth II was "delighted".
According to the press release on 'The home of the royal family' website, "Their royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their third child,"
"The Queen and members of both families are delighted with the news," it added.
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In a statement, the palace said that 35-year-old Kate was suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness which also marked her previous pregnancies, and would not attend a planned event later Monday.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their third child pic.twitter.com/DZCheAj1RM
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 4, 2017
Read the press release in full ↓ pic.twitter.com/vDTgGD2aGF
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) September 4, 2017
Of course the Twitter-verse didn't take this lightly. Here are some of the reactions.
Prince William and Kate Middleton ain't playing ya'll.
— Sheldon Cameron (@Sheldon_Cameron) September 4, 2017
Baby number 3 is on the way ! #royalbaby pic.twitter.com/7syrY9zlof
Kate Middleton and Prince William are expecting a third child. pic.twitter.com/LlcJIZ21nR
— Amanda (@Pandamoanimum) September 4, 2017
KATE MIDDLETON IS PREGNANT AGAIN OMFG SUCH A GREAT DAY
— emma c. (@emcran190) September 4, 2017
Kate Middleton, turning the day around!#Congrats #royalbaby #DukeandDuchessCambridge #HeroWeDontDeserve pic.twitter.com/sERoZvej71
— the lit librarian (@TheLitLibrarian) September 4, 2017
Me waking up to the news that Kate Middleton is pregnant again!! pic.twitter.com/HH1sZAMLHH
— Caffeinatedgirlb (@caffeinegirlb) September 4, 2017