Prince William and Kate Middleton are expecting their third child
Rumours have been swirling for weeks, but this morning it was made official – Kate Middleton is, indeed, pregnant.
Kensington Palace has announced that Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge are set to welcome a third child into the family.
Taking to Twitter to share the news with the public, the Palace uploaded a photo of the royal couple, alongside a caption which has sent Twitter into meltdown this morning.
"The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their third child," read the post.
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
In an official statement, Kensington Palace said: "Their Royal Highness 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," the statement continued.
Offering an insight into Kate's curent condition, the Palace confirmed that the mother-of-two is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum, and will be taking time out of official duties.
"As with her previous two pregnancies, The Duchess is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Her Royal Highness will no longer carry out her planned engagement at the Hornsey Road Children's Centre in London today. The Duchess is being cared for at Kensington Palace."
Prince William and Kate Middleton wed in April 2011 before welcoming Prince George in July 2013 and Princess Charlotte in May 2015.
