Celebrity | Kate Middleton Palace Confirms: William, Kate Pregnant Duke, Duchess of Cambridge expecting their first child By Evann Gastaldo Posted Dec 3, 2012 10:26 AM CST Copied Britain's Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge arrive at a charity event for Absolute Return for Kids, ARK, in London, in this June, 9, 2011 file photo. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, file) It's not a rumor this time: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting. Buckingham Palace and Clarence House announced Kate Middleton's pregnancy, which is in its "very early stages," today, MSNBC reports. In addition to being Prince William's heir and third in line to the throne, the little one will be the first grandchild for both his family and the Middleton family. But it hasn't been an easy pregnancy so far: Kate was admitted to the hospital today with severe morning sickness, and will be there for several days. Read These Next Melinda French Gates reacts to her ex showing up in new Epstein files. Trump signs bill to end the latest government shutdown. The voice behind 'Joy to the World' has died at 83. President's Trump's fight with Harvard just took a new turn. Report an error