Home Page 4787

The Duchess of Cambridge is “continuing to feel better”

The Duchess of Cambridge is "continuing to feel better"

Kate at her last royal engagement and Prince William leaving King Edward VII hospital.

The Duchess of Cambridge broke the news the world had been waiting to hear yesterday, announcing that she was pregnant with her first child.

But the joyful announcement also saw her admitted to hospital suffering from acute morning sickness.

Kate is “continuing to feel better” after spending a second day in King Edward VII hospital, London suffering from the rare condition hyperemesis gravidarum, where vomiting can be so severe it’s hard to retain food or liquid.

Prince William, who has been by his wife’s side since sharing the news of her pregnancy, thanked well-wishers on behalf of Kate for their support.

“The Duchess of Cambridge is continuing to feel better,” the pair said through a statement from St James’s Palace.

“She and the Duke are immensely grateful for the good wishes they have received.

“She will remain in hospital at present and will continue to be treated for Hyperemesis Gravidarum.”

Kate is expected to remain in hospital for the next few days and has been ordered to rest.

It is understood that Kate’s pregnancy is not yet past the 12-week point, but the pair were forced to make an early announcement due to Kate’s condition.

While all the members of the Middleton family and the royal family was delighted with the baby news, they were only told not long before Kate was admitted to hospital.

A royal spokesman said that the royal couple became aware of the pregnancy only “recently” themselves.

Related stories


Home Page 4787

Maybe baby for Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel?

Maybe baby for Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel?

Photo: Getty

Newly married actress Jessica Biel has sparked rumours that she and Justin Timberlake are planning on having children sooner rather than later.

The 30-year-old star is in hot demand at the moment, but rather than ride on the back of her recent success in Hitchcock and Total Recall she has decided to take a break.

“It’s nice to have a minute. After this, the bar is so high, so what do you do? I’m taking a break,” she said while promoting her new film.

Her sudden step back has sparked pregnancy rumours and Jessica added to the speculation by commenting that she is looking forward to being a mother one day.

“Yeah, sure,” Biel said on Good Morning America when asked whether she would like to have children.

“I think especially because the kid, Noah [Lomax], who plays my son [in the movie Playing for Keeps], is literally the coolest kid I’ve ever met.”

She also commented on her newly married life to her long time love.

“It feels like nothing’s changed, and yet, everything’s changed,” she said. “It’s like that intangible thing, you can’t quite put your finger on it. But I guess the idea of having a sort-of partner in crime, and the word ‘husband,’ is pretty amazing.”

Looks like 2013 could be another celebrity baby boom year!

Related stories


Home Page 4787

Kate and Wills’ baby secret: Not even the Queen knew!

Kate and Wills' baby secret: Not even the Queen knew!

It was the news that took the world by surprise – the Queen included!

Traditionally she’s the first to know, but in a surprise move, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge waited only until it was absolutely necessary to tell the Queen, and other members of the Royal family, their happy news.

Only William and The Middletons were in on the secret, after Kate fell ill during a weekend trip to her family home in Berkshire.

It was only after the decision was made to admit Kate to hospital that the couple decided to inform The Queen and Prince Charles of their happy news.

“They were delighted,” an inside source told Britain’s the Daily Mail.

“The pregnancy is in its very early stages – the couple only found out very recently that they were expecting. But because she has been admitted to hospital and will have to stay in for a few days, they made the difficult decision to make things public.”

Related stories


Home Page 4787

Why didn’t we guess? Signs Kate was pregnant

After years of speculation Kate was expecting, the media were taken by surprise when the Duchess revealed she was pregnant today.

William and Kate have been the subject of so many false stories that it’s perhaps unsurprising that we missed all the tell-tale signs the Duchess was with child.

For the past two months, Kate has been photographed rubbing her belly and looking particularly smug.

Her usually-thin face has been looking puffy too, and William has been looking like the cat that got the cream. Here are the signs we missed!

Kate has been touching her tummy constantly in recent weeks.

Kate rubbing her belly excitedly.

Kate kept her hands on her stomach last month.

Just found out? She looked absolutely thrilled on a visit to Cambridge in October.

Asian

Kate has been sporting a suspiciously puffy face lately.

She has also been hiding her stomach behind bags.

Kate showed off what could be the first hint of a baby bump last week.

Clucky? Kate seemed entranced by this newborn in Cambrdige.

William accepted a babygro from the mother of this newborn.

Kate was glowing in Cambridge last Friday.

Later in the day, she looked a little queasy.

The couple has been looking very smug.

Kate’s face looking puffier than usual.

Pregnancy didn’t stop her playing hockey last week.

She stopped to chat with every child she saw.

Kate chats to kids.

Kate looking nauseous in London.

There was no sign of a baby bump in October.

Related stories


Home Page 4787

Kate’s growing baby bump

With the Duchess of Cambridge’s pregnancy now confirmed, it’s clear to see Kate has been taking sensible steps to prepare her body for a baby.

Kate’s rail-thin frame is said to have caused concern amongst close friends and family

Insiders say Kate was sticking to a vigorous exercise regime in 2011

Kate looked worryingly thin in July 2011

Kate begins to gain weight at the start of the year, as advised by fertility experts

Looking healthier and fitter in March this year

Fresh-faced and glowing, Kate looked radiant in April

Kate reveals a healthier physique on her Asian trip earlier this year

Kate shows a rounded belly in September

A fuller-faced Duchess appears healthier than ever as news of her pregnancy is announced

Related stories


Home Page 4787

Uncle Harry told royal baby news over email

Uncle Harry told royal baby news over email

Prince Harry will be a proud uncle to Kate and William's first child

While most of us woke to news of the Duchess of Cambridge’s pregnancy this morning blaring from the radio or plastering TV screens and websites, the royal baby’s uncle in waiting, Prince Harry, found out via email.

Prince Harry is currently serving as a soldier for the British Army in Afghanistan, where he will remain on tour until January.

Related: Queen didn’t know Kate was pregnant

Unable to be reached by phone, William informed his brother of the news over email, the BBC reported.

The couple were forced to announce the pregnancy earlier than intended as Kate was rushed to hospital with acute morning sickness in the early hours of the morning Australian time.

They kept the pregnancy, still yet to tick over into the second trimester, so secret that even the Queen didn’t know before the public was informed via an announcement from the palace early this morning.

“The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry and members of both families are delighted with the news,” the announcement read.

Prince Harry will welcome his first niece or nephew, the Queen’s third great-grandchild when the royal baby arrives which is expected to be around July next year.

Related: William and Kate’s daughter will be queen

He also takes a bump in the line of succession to the throne.

Currently third in line, the baby’s arrival will mean Harry is pushed to fourth in line to the throne.

Related stories


Home Page 4787

William and Kate’s baby’s royal relatives

Royal watchers have waited for the announcement of the Duchess of Cambridge’s first pregnancy since the royal wedding, one year and eight months ago.

But no one is more excited than the royal family, who will welcome its newest member.

A new royal baby means a third great-grandchild for the Queen, Prince Charles’ first grandchild, and a nephew for Prince Harry.

We look at the roles royal relatives will play in the youngest royal’s life.

Harry will be the proud uncle the to the third in line to the throne.

We think Harry will make a fine uncle. He proved his way with kids at this charity event.

A royal baby will be the first grandchild for Prince Charles.

Charles and Camilla are expected to be doting grandparents to their grandson or daughter.

A royal baby will be the Queen’s third great-grandchild.

The Queen and Prince Phillip with baby Charles.

Diana would have been a proud grandmother to William and Kate’s first child.

The Middletons will also welcome the family’s first grandchild.

Kate’s sister Pippa Middleton will be the proud aunt of William and Kate’s child.

All year round

Grandparents to be, Carole and Michael Middleton.

William’s cousins, sisters Beatrice and Eugenie will welcome a second cousin.

Peter Phillips and wife Autumn gave the Queen her first great-grandkids.

Zara Phillips has said she wants children of her own, and will welcome her cousin’s first.

Related stories


Home Page 4787

Prince William and Kate Middleton in love

Prince William met Kate Middleton while studying at the University of St Andrews where she was also studying in 2001.

The couple have been together for eight years and despite splitting in 2007, the couple reunited.

Kate attended Prince William’s graduation ceremony at RAF Cranwell air base in Lincolnshire. He graduated as a Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot after successfully completing an intensive flying course.

Kate supports Prince William as he competes in the horse racing at the Cheltenham Festival in Cheltenham.

Whenever Prince William competes in horse racing and polo events, Kate isn’t too far away.

Kate attended Prince William’s Passing Out Parade at the Royal Military Academy in 2006 as an official royal guest.

The young couple, who barely show affection in public, took time out to sneak in a kiss.

The pair together at the first day of the Cheltenham Festival.

Kate, Prince William and Prince Harry watch the Six Nations Championship match between England and Italy together.

Kate has travelled with Prince William and his family on a number of occasions, confirming her place as an official part of the royal family.

Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton announced their engagement after eight years together.

The ring, which the late Princess Diana first wore in 1981, is an oval blue sapphire surrounded by diamonds.

In the lead up to the royal wedding, there was a great deal of secrecy surrounding the ceremony, the dress and the reception.

Prince William and Kate Middleton were married on April 29, 2011. The pair became the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

The balcony kiss was the perfect ending to the fairytale royal wedding!

Related stories


Home Page 4787

Elizabeth, Diana hot favourites for royal baby name

Elizabeth, Diana hot favourites for royal baby name

Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana.

Prince William and Kate only announced their pregnancy a few hours ago, but speculation about what they will name their new arrival is already rife.

Elizabeth — the name of William’s grandmother the Queen — is the current bookies favourite, with British betting agency Ladbrokes offering 8/1 odds the baby will share the monarch’s moniker.

Diana — William’s late mother’s name — is the second-favourite option for a baby girl, at 12/1.

If the baby is a boy, the most likely names are Frances (10/1), John (10/1) and Charles (10/1), the name of William’s father.

William and Kate are expected to stick with royal tradition, which sees babies being given traditional names, usually with some historical royal significance.

This will be particularly important as the baby will be third in line to the throne and must have a name befitting its regal status.

The couple are also likely to choose a name with connections to Wales, where they currently live, Cambridge, their namesake city, or Scotland, where they met at University.

Baby name odds:

  • Elizabeth 8/1

  • Frances 10/1

  • John 10/1

  • Charles 10/1

  • Diana 12/1

  • Anne 12/1

  • James 12/1

  • George 14/1

  • Mary 14/1

  • Philip 14/1

  • Richard 16/1

  • Edward 16/1

  • Catherine 16/1

  • Sarah 16/1

  • Spencer 20/1

  • Andrew 20/1

  • David 20/1

  • Jessica 20/1

  • Victoria 20/1

  • Alexander 20/1

Related stories


Home Page 4787

Queen didn’t know Kate was pregnant

Queen didn't know Kate was pregnant

Kate and the Queen.

William and Kate kept their baby news so secret even the Queen didn’t know until the Duchess was taken to hospital.

Kate, 30, was admitted to London’s King Edward VII Hospital in the early hours of this morning Australian time with acute morning sickness.

Related: William and Kate’s daughter will be queen

She was put onto a drip and is expected to remain hospitalised for several days.

Her illness forced the couple to reveal they are expecting their first baby early instead of waiting for the traditional 12-week mark.

Kate is believed to have told her parents immediately, as she was staying at their house when she fell ill, but the Queen only found out about her forthcoming great-grandchild when Kate was admitted to hospital and the decision was made to announce the pregnancy to the public.

“We understand that members of the royal family — including the Queen — were only told about the pregnancy this afternoon after the decision was made to admit Kate to hospital,” the UK’s Daily Mail reports.

“However, the Middletons were already aware their eldest daughter was expecting because she was taken ill while staying at their family home in Berkshire this weekend.”

CONFIRMED: Kate is pregnant

The baby will be the Queen’s third great-grandchild and Prince Charles’ first grandchild.

Related stories