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.
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