The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their third child

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Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their third child.

The Queen and members of both families are delighted with the news.



As with her previous two pregnancies, The Duchess is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Her Royal Highness will no longer carry out her planned engagement at the Hornsey Road Children's Centre in London today. The Duchess is being cared for at Kensington Palace.



Notes to Editors

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is very acute morning sickness, which may require supplementary hydration, medication and nutrients.

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