Clarence House on Monday announced that Britain’s Prince William and wife Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their second child
“The queen and members of both families are delighted with the news,” a statement reads.
The duchess, 32, is not yet 12 weeks pregnant, Palace officials told reporters.
As with her first pregnancy for son George, now 1, Kate is suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition characterized by acute morning sickness, officials said.
Kate is being treated by doctors at Kensington Palace today after she was unable to accompany William on a planned event in Oxford, royal officials said.
Kate was due to visit Malta in less than two weeks, her first solo royal engagement abroad. But given her morning sickness, Palace officials will determine whether she’s able to attend.
The boy or girl will become fourth in line to the throne, with Prince Harry becoming fifth in line to the throne.
British Prime Minister David Cameron expressed excitement about the announcement.
“Many congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. I’m delighted by the happy news that they’re expecting another baby,” he wrote on Twitter.
Many congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. I’m delighted by the happy news that they’re expecting another baby.