The latest news about William and Kate revealed that the royal couple are already expecting a second baby. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were pleased to announce the news to the public on Monday.
The announcement sparked much excitement with the public. Even Britain's Prime Minister, David Cameron, expressed his delight and congratulated the couple.
With the new pregnancy, the Duchess is suffering from an acute form of morning sickness that prevented her to attend an official engagement in Oxford on Monday. Kate is currently being treated in the comfort of their home in Kensington Palace.
Kate is diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarium, a severe form of vomiting that can lead to dehydration and inadequate nutrition for pregnant women. Kate also suffered from this illness during her first pregnancy which landed her in the care of King Edward VII's Hospital.
Prince William and Kate Middleton held their royal wedding last April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey. They were blessed with a baby boy, Prince George of Cambridge, who was born last July 22, 2013 at St. Mary's Hospital in London. Prince George is the third in line of succession to the British throne.
Sources say that William and Kate were keen to conceive a baby this year.
The new baby will be fourth in line to the throne and people are already speculating if the new royal will be a boy or a girl. In the royal world, it is the convention to have two heirs in the family. The birth of his baby will put Prince Harry as fifth in line.
Future engagements of Kate will be decided depending on her condition. She is scheduled to represent the Queen on September 20 on Malta as their celebrate their 50th anniversary of their independence from Britain.
No announcement has been made on when the baby is due.
