<![CDATA[The most eagerly awaited pregnancy was announced today by St. James Palace on behalf of Middleton and her husband Prince William. The child, whether boy or girl, will eventually be heir to the British throne according to new legislation awaiting final approval.
The duchess was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital today in central London with hyperemesis gravidarum, an acute morning sickness which requires supplementary hydration and nutrients, the palace said.
Prince William is by his wife’s side at the hospital, according to Britain’s Press Association. Kate is not yet 12 weeks pregnant, according to a royal source close to the duke and duchess.
The couple decided to go public with the news of the pregnancy after the duchess was admitted to the hospital, according to a palace source.
“As the pregnancy is in its very early stages, Her Royal Highness is expected to stay in hospital for several days and will require a period of rest thereafter,” the statement said.
The royal family was clearly delighted with the news.
“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 a statement today. “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.”
British Prime Minister David Cameron also reacted to the big news, telling BBC, “It’s absolutely wonderful news and I’m sure everyone around the country will be celebrating with them tonight.”
The prime minister told BBC that he found out when “I was handed a note in a meeting. And I have to say, it was difficult to keep it a secret.”
The baby will be the queen’s third great-grandchild.]]>
