Kate Middleton Pregnancy Confirmed!

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Congratulations to Kate and William! St James's Palace has confirmed that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their first baby.

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After months of speculation, the happy news was announced this afternoon. The Palace said in a statement, "Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby. 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".

David Cameron also made a statement via twitter. He wrote, "they will make wonderful parents".

A spokesperson said that the Duchess is suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, severe morning sickness, and has been admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in London. She is expected to stay there for a few days to recover. It is thought that Kate has not yet reached the 12-week stage of her pregnancy.

So now comes the next question: boy or girl?

We'll keep you up to date on all the latest royal baby news. Here's more of the couple below:

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01:29 PM on 12/03/2012
WHAT A BLESSED TIME FOR THE MIDDLETON'S AND THE WHOLE ROYAL FAMILY! I KNOW THAT EVERYONE WILL BE SO EXCITED TO HAVE THIS NEW ADDITION TO THE ROYAL FAMILY. BUT I ALSO AGREE WITH CHANELLA, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE CAN THE MEDIA BE RESPECTFUL OF THIS AWESOME COUPLE AND GIVE THEM THIER SPACE AND PRIVACY THAT ANY NEW PARENT DESERVES? WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS BIG NEWS.. BUT... WE DON'T NEED TO KNOW HER EVERY MOVE AND HER EVERY DR'S APPT. I KNOW I SPEAK FOR MANY WOMEN ON THIS ISSUE.. AND AS READER'S OF YOUR POST'S.. PLEASE JUST BE RESPECTFUL? IT'S A STRESSFUL TIME AS IT IS. THAT'S ALL. ON ANOTHER NOTE.. I KNOW THIS BABY WILL HAVE IT'S ANGELS WATCHING OVER HIM/HER ANYWAY ;)
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01:24 PM on 12/03/2012
She is having a girl...and the name "Diana" will be used in the naming...I wish them all the very best of luck and good health to Kate.
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12:09 PM on 12/03/2012
I hope the media, does not hound them the same way Princess Diana, was
hounded,give them space and privacy,congratulations to them.

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