Royal baby news announced after Diana's death anniversary

Alicia Vrajlal
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The royal family has been in the headlines in the past few weeks, the most recent reason being that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have confirmed they are expecting their third child.

The news comes a week after commemorations on the 20-year anniversary since Princess Diana's death, sparking speculation Kate and Wills chose to keep quiet about their baby news to pay respect to the late Diana.

It's unknown how far along Kate Middleton is in her pregnancy, but if royal tradition is to be followed, she'd have reached the first trimester.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have confirmed they are expecting their third child, a week after commemorations on the 20-year anniversary since Princess Diana's death. Source: Getty
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have confirmed they are expecting their third child, a week after commemorations on the 20-year anniversary since Princess Diana's death. Source: Getty
There's been speculation Kate and Wills chose to keep quiet about their baby news to pay respect to the late Diana. Source: Getty
There's been speculation Kate and Wills chose to keep quiet about their baby news to pay respect to the late Diana. Source: Getty

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In a statement on Monday, Kensington Palace announced that George and Charlotte will be expecting another sibling.

"Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their third child," the statement said.

Kate and Will visited the White Garden at Kensington Palace last week, the garden having been transformed into a white garden in memory of late Princess Diana. Source: Getty
Kate and Will visited the White Garden at Kensington Palace last week, the garden having been transformed into a white garden in memory of late Princess Diana. Source: Getty
In a statement on Monday, Kensington Palace announced that George and Charlotte will be expecting another sibling. Source: Getty
In a statement on Monday, Kensington Palace announced that George and Charlotte will be expecting another sibling. Source: Getty

"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."

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