Kate Middleton in hospital, pregnant with first child

Buckingham Palace finally puts the pregnancy rumors to rest by officially announcing that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting.

Mon, Dec 03 2012 at 11:30 AM

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If you thought the British royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was a big deal, get ready for the massive interest and attention that's about to be showered on their first child.

Buckingham Palace/Clarence House made the news official today by announcing that Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, is expecting.

In a statement on the couple's website, they said: "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."

The news puts to rest months of speculation over hints that the 30-year-old might be pregnant — including the much-talked-about leak by Middleton's former roommate Jessica Hay, who spilled the news in an interview with New Idea magazine last month.

“They’re planning to make an announcement in December. William and Kate are focused on starting a family,” she said.

Turns out she was right.

The timing of the announcement may, however, have something to do with Kate's admittance today to King Edward VII Hospital in Central London with hyperemesis gravidarum. The condition, described as "extreme, persistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy," can lead to dehydration and even induce hallucinations.

"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," palace officials said.

Twitter-savvy royal watchers can already follow the baby at the (unofficial) Twitter handle @RoyalFetus.

Congrats to Kate and Will! We wish them all the best on what's sure to be one of 2013's big events.

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Magda Dec 08 2012 at 4:40 AM

Me and my two sisters, we went in pregnancy. We live in London and so wonderful wiecs the health service in London decided to share our experiences. Starting with the nausea my sisters which were invoked at the sight and smell everything. Signs of normal so no one would have thought to go to the hospital. History # 1 two sisters instead of testing whether the fetus is growing properly were to confirm whether they are pregnant for 4-5 month and the visit was taking place with the midwife Bopan gynecologist

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in London, it's probably only NASA can the Duchess to see. History during a severe flu numer2 in 4 months pregnant my second sister was sent home because, as it turned out is healthy as a horse. Apart from the couch to get up and could not walk because of pain crosses naslilone grypom even tablets not got the vitamins c. Story number 3 sisters we went with three pregnant when I uring the first month there were heavy bleeding and severe pain after a visit to the hospital poczolam like a madwoman for my ladies out there to se uroilam wysmialy get pregnant and that the period arrives at the emergency room. Unfortunately, there has been a confirmation of pregnancy as well as confirmation of the loss of an egg with a Polish gynecologist for a private visit. So, as I heard from the Princess went to doglebnom observation due to one zygniecia I was in shock. I wrote several times to the hospital in which I was treated like a crazy person as I place the NI if no aid was given to me today, I received no response. So warm greetings for Princess Kate with a princess because she has great luck! I send a letter with question for whot i have to pay NI still after 2 months i didn't get any answer!! Probobly becouse of we are normal people!