Kate expectations ... Prince Williaw
and the Duchess of CambridgeCambridge was on a drip in hospital last night as
she battled an intense form of morning sickness.
she battled an intense form of morning sickness.
Poorly Kate, 30, who has been suffering severe vomiting since the weekend, is likely to be kept
in for several days as a precaution.
Doctors at central London’s King Edward VII hospital in Marylebone will replace lost fluids to
keep dehydration at bay, boost her nutrition and monitor her progress.
Mum's the word ... Kate visits London museum last week
Kate’s arrival at hospital yesterday forced Palace officials to make the unplanned
announcement that she is expecting.
The Palace confirmed she was less than 12 weeks pregnant — the earliest point at which a
birth is usually announced.
Parents-to-be ... Wills and Kate during visit to Cambridge
Even the Queen and other senior Royals were taken by surprise because Kate and Prince
William had not yet broken the news.
It is not yet known when the baby is due but Kate is believed to have found out she was
expecting in the past four weeks.
Royal guard ... police at hospital
A Royal source said: “William and Catherine are very happy but understandably nervous given
her illness.
“They weren’t expecting to announce this so soon but once it was clear the Duchess had to
spend several days in hospital it became clear the news would leak out.”
Palace officials confirmed Kate has the acute morning sickness known as hyperemesis
gravidarum.
Kate and Wills’ baby will be third in line to the throne — and eventually King or Queen.
Well wishers ... celebs tweet congratulations
A Royal aide said The Queen and the rest of the Royal Family were delighted to learn of a new
heir.
He added: “We are not giving a medical commentary, it would not be right to do so. It is a well-
known medical condition.
“Obviously everyone in the family is very pleased.”
Prince Harry, currently serving with the Army in
Afghanistan, is said to be “over the moon” at the
prospect of being an uncle.
Kate’s parents Carole and James Middleton were
reported to be “elated”.
The Duchess started feeling unwell over the
weekend while staying at her parents’ home in
Bucklebury, Berks.
It is understood she was so ill she was unable to
keep down food or water.
Worried Wills consulted doctors who advised a
trip to hospital. Kate was taken to the King
Edward VII by car rather than ambulance.
William yesterday spent hours at his wife’s
bedside comforting her.
He looked concerned as he emerged from the
hospital at 8.10pm, giving a strained smile to
waiting wellwishers.
The Prince then climbed into the passenger seat
of a Land Rover and was driven away. Kate’s
sister Pippa, who lives a few miles from the
hospital in Fulham, is expected to visit the
Duchess soon.
Wills and Kate have cancelled all engagements.
An official statement from Clarence House said:
“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.”
William has also abandoned plans to go back to his RAF base in Anglesey where he works as
a search and rescue pilot.
It is not known when the child was conceived, but royal experts suggested the couple were
trying for a baby around the time of their tour of the Pacific in September.
Speculation of a potential pregnancy was fuelled after Kate was pictured sipping water while
her husband drank wine at a reception in Singapore on September 12.
Sporty ... Duchess of Cambridge playing hockey on the new Astroturf playing field at
St Andrew's School
During the trip William hinted the couple were broody by telling locals he wanted two children.
But royal watchers looking for signs the Duchess was pregnant were thrown off the scent on
Friday after she was seen energetically playing hockey in high heels.
Kate joined in a game at the opening of a new artificial pitch at her old school in Pangbourne,
Berks.
But Kate’s old school pal Jessica Hay predicted two weeks ago that the Duchess was about to
make a big announcement.
Happy ... Duchess of Cambridge during a visit to her old preparatory school, St
Andrew's School
She said: “They’re planning to make an announcement in December. I have this on the highest
authority and it’s not to be taken lightly.
“But I’m happy to tell you it will be soon and it’s wonderful, happy news.”
Jessica, a guest at the Royal couple’s wedding reception last year, said the pair had been
“focused on starting a family”.
No booze ... Kate chooses water over wine in Singapore
News of the Royal baby sent celebrities and politicians rushing to Twitter to offer their
congratulations.
TV star Kim Kardashian said: “Awww so cute!Congrats to the Duke and Duchess of
Cambridge.”
Sun ... today's cartoon
Comic David Walliams added: “Congratuwelldone William and Kate. Very happy for you both.”
Singer Cheryl Cole said: “I’m sooooooo excited that we’re having a royal baby! Congratulations
to Kate and Wills!”
ST James's Palace confirms news that Duke and Duchess Cambridge are expecting their first
child
A crowd gathered outside King Edward VII hospital last night in the hope of catching a glimpse
of Kate.
The public is already in the grip of Royal baby fever. A website for Clarence House, the
couple’s London home, crashed last night as millions searched for news about the Duchess.
WHEN I photographed Kate at her old school on Friday she was glowing and gorgeous as
ever.
But it was the behaviour of her aides that made me think something was up.
She was happy to be photographed in her frock coat playing hockey. But later in a classroom
the media were ushered out after minutes. People were fussing over her.
Natural ... Kate has great way with kids
I was delighted at the confirmation of her pregnancy yesterday. It’s an important moment for
Britain — this child will be our head of state one day. The Queen has had a great Jubilee year.
A new great-grandchild on the way makes it extra special.
Britain — this child will be our head of state one day. The Queen has had a great Jubilee year.
A new great-grandchild on the way makes it extra special.
Wills and Kate will almost certainly have to move from their cottage on the Welsh island of
Anglesey to a bigger place.
They will have their own ideas about parenting and will need to find a Royal nanny.
Hands-on ... Wills during hospital visit
Diana did as much as she could to give Wills and Harry a taste of normality — not always easy
when you live in a palace.
when you live in a palace.
I believe Kate will be a natural, loving mum. Remember those heart-warming pictures of her
hugging a ten-year-old lad in Newcastle in October? She is great with kids.
Wills has known since he was a boy that he would be required to produce an heir. It’s in the job
description.
I believe he will be a good dad too — very hands-on. I’ve noticed he’s always wonderful with
kids when he meets them.
A Royal baby will warm the hearts of many in this time of austerity. Yet this child will be born into
great privilege. He or she will have the best education money can buy. And the child will learn
quickly what it means to be in the public eye.
Loving ... Diana with baby Wills in 1983
Prince Harry — in Afghanistan fighting the Taliban — will be absolutely thrilled. I believe he will
be the new baby’s godfather.
be the new baby’s godfather.
But it’s the Queen I’m feeling so happy for today.
What a way for her to celebrate 60 years on the throne!
MOST mums-to-be have morning sickness, but the degree of suffering varies a lot.
Some have only a bit of nausea in the mornings, for others it lasts all day.
It’s often aggravated by movement, like travelling by plane or car, so Kate’s busy calendar of
engagements may have made her feel worse.
Severe morning sickness, or hyperemesis gravidarum, can cause relentless vomiting, leading
to dehydration and weakness through lack of nourishment.
Sufferers may need to go to hospital for fluids and rest and symptoms usually im- prove over a
period of days.
Morning sickness is due to surging levels of pregnancy hormones, but these even out at around
three months, when symptoms usually subside.
The other good news for Kate is it’s usually a sign that the pregnancy is going well.
Women carrying girls are said to be more likely to have morning sickness and those expecting
two or more babies generally suffer more. But the theories can’t be used to make a firm
prediction.
What the baby will look like
HERE’S what the Royal baby could look like.
The Sun’s graphics experts studied photos of Kate and Wills.
They then created pictures of a girl with a cute kiss-curl, below left, and boy with Wills’ fair hair,
below right.
New arrival ... how the Royal baby might look
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