NEWSDuchess Kate Middleton is Pregnant!
Dec. 3 2012, Published 2:31 p.m. ET
It's official: the royal family is expanding.
Kate Middleton and Prince William are expecting their first child.
Buckingham Palace announced the good news this morning.
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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 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."
Kate is experiencing severe morning sickness due to the pregnancy and the Palace said she's currently seeking medical treatment.
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"The Duchess was admitted this afternoon to King Edward VII Hospital in Central London with Hyperemesis Gravidarum. 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."
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