KATE Middleton is set to welcome her third child any day now. And, the Duchess of Cambridge has to follow an unusual set of birthing rules in order to adhere to tradition. Here's the lowdown... The royal family has a set of customs they follow when any baby is born – including who the first person to be told the news is. Other practices dictate who is allowed in the birthing room and how the birth is announced to the British public. 1. The Queen has to be the first to know The Queen must be told a child has been born into the royal family before the news is announced publicly. It's reported that Prince William rang his grandmother on an encrypted phone when Prince George was born. Traditionally, the announcement has always been on an easel outside Buckingham Palace. Kate and William broke this protocol and announced it on Twitter with Prince George. 2. The town crier announces the news to the public Town crier Tony Appleton announced the births of both Prince George and Princess … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton MUST follow these strange royal birthing rules when she gives birth to her third baby
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Could Kate Middleton have twins this time? What has Prince William said about it and how would royal succession work?
THE Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their third child and, while the palace have released very little information on the baby's gender, there have been some rumours the royals are expecting twins - with Prince William even commenting on the matter! We explore what would happen in the Duchess has twins, and how the royal succession would work. Could Kate Middleton be having twins? There's no official line about the sex of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's third child, but bookies are betting it'll be a girl. However, there was a recent report form a US publication that said Kate Middleton is expecting identical twin girls. The front-page feature used a source which claimed the news of twins had been leaked from Kensington Palace itself. The reports are unfounded, and Kensington Palace hasn't commented. How would the royal succession work? Gender is no longer an overriding factor in royal successions, with the rules being changed in 2011 allowing sons and daughters of royal … [Read more...] about Could Kate Middleton have twins this time? What has Prince William said about it and how would royal succession work?
How Kim Jong-un’s wife Ri Sol-ju models herself on Kate Middleton with lookalike outfits
ONE is the perfectly put-together darling of the British royal family - the other, the rarely-glimpsed spouse of the world's most elusive tyrant. But the Duchess of Cambridge has more in common with Kim Jong-uns's wife Ri Sol-ju than you might think. The North Korean tyrant's right-hand woman is shrouded in mystery. Despite rumours she is in her late 20s and has three children, her age, wedding date and former occupation are all virtually unknown. The secrets of her wardrobe, however, are less carefully guarded. The former singer follows in 36-year-old Kate’s elegant, classic style - with a wardrobe thought to burst with Dior, Chanel and Red Valentino but tempered by high-street pieces. This elegant warmth is captured in Ri's outfit on this week's state visit to Beijing. The demure, expensive-looking cream two-piece and matching satin heels draw immediate comparisons with a cream coat sported by Kate in her back catalogue from 2014. Ri's complimentary dressing could be a … [Read more...] about How Kim Jong-un’s wife Ri Sol-ju models herself on Kate Middleton with lookalike outfits
Kate Middleton makes headlines again with pregnancy report
A US magazine is reporting that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting her third child By Catherine Earp Thursday, January 07, 2016 KATE Middleton has made headlines with again with another report that she is pregnant. It's been rumoured a number of times that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting her third child - and the latest story is no different. Kate Middleton has been hit by more pregnancy reports[SWNS] The wild speculation comes from a US magazine. A source said to them: "Kate and William have always wanted to have a large family. "But they didn't think they would be expecting baby No. 3 quite so soon." The unsubstantiated rumours claim that Prince William's wife is two months pregnant and is due in the late summer. Prince Harry is said to have been so excited about the news that he jumped up and down with excitement. … [Read more...] about Kate Middleton makes headlines again with pregnancy report
Happy birthday, Kate Middleton! 5 things you didn’t know about the Duchess
Any guesses? 0SHARES Share Tweet Email Middleton who is pregnant with her second child now, has her hair styled by Amanda Cook Tucker. PHOTO: REUTERS Every day is an opportunity to celebrate Kate Middleton, be it for her otherworldly charm, gorgeous hair or the ability to make brooches look fierce. January 9, however, was an official occasion to fete Kate: her 36th birthday. To mark the occasion, here are five things – as compiled from Vogue – that you may not have known about the Duchess of Cambridge. PHOTO: FILE 1) Kate was destined to become an international superstar. Between the ages of 2 and 4, she and parents Carole and Michael Middleton lived in Amman, Jordan. Michael was a manager at British Airways then and Carole, formerly a flight attendant, on extended maternity leave. Kate Middleton is reportedly expecting twins! 2) Before Kate began university at St. Andrews, where she actually met Prince William, she did a gap year in Florence to study … [Read more...] about Happy birthday, Kate Middleton! 5 things you didn’t know about the Duchess