Royal family

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. […]

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 […]

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have confirmed they are expecting their first child, but if William gets his way, it won’t be the only time the couple hear the pitter patter of little feet. The second in line to the throne let slip how many children he was hoping to have on his recent […]

Prince William and Catherine have only just announced their pregnancy in its early stages, but speculation over the name and sex of the baby already has the rumour mill churning. Confirmed: Kate Middleton is pregnant The baby will be born third in line to the throne, thanks to laws changed last year in Britain, and […]

Kate Middleton has announced she is expecting her first child with Prince William. The palace confirmed the Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant in a statement released earlier today. “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby,” the palace said in […]

The Duchess of Cambridge should be on top of the world, finally pregnant with her first and much longed-for child. But instead, she is in a hospital bed, attached to a drip and expected to stay that way for several days. The palace released a statement saying Kate is suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, a type […]

It was billed as a second honeymoon – one night in a tropical paradise during their whirlwind South Pacific tour. Now there is speculation this secluded luxury bungalow could be the place William and Kate conceived. The royal couple stayed at the five-star Tavanipupu Island Resort on September 17. They announced they are expecting their […]

The Duchess of Cambridge has one of the most lusted-after hairstyles in the world, so it’s understandable that she’s having trouble adjusting to her new cut. Kate debuted her daring new heavy fringe in London on Tuesday night, but less than 24 hours later she was already having second thoughts. During a visit to Cambridge […]

Princess Diana and Kate Middleton are style icons in their respective generations – but they weren’t always so fashionable. Diana and Kate started their life in the spotlight looking far less glamorous than they would one day become. These photos document the some of the most amazing transformations from fashion disaster to fully-fledged style queen […]

Prince Charles is growing ever-more impatient to be king, if his recent quip is anything to go by. Reports are whirling in the world’s media about the prince’s real feelings on becoming king, following comments he made at an event in Scotland this weekend. Speaking at his 64th birthday celebration held at stately Dumfries House, […]