Monday 8th September 2014

It's been announced this morning that HRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their second baby.



A statement from Clarence House this morning read, "Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their second child.

"The Queen and members of both families are delighted with the news. As with her first pregnancy, The Duchess is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum (severe morning sickness). Her Royal Highness will no longer accompany The Duke of Cambridge on their planned engagement in Oxford today.

"The Duchess of Cambridge is being treated by doctors at Kensington Palace."

No date has yet been announced for the expected birth of the new royal baby who will be a younger sibling for HRH Prince George and fourth in line to the throne but it is thought that the Duchess will give birth in the spring.

Local dignitaries have reacted to the news, with Cllr john Burrows, Leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, saying it was, "Wonderful news for the couple and the country. On behalf of all of our residents, we wish them the very best now and when the new baby arrives."

The Mayor of Chesterfield, Cllr Alexis Diouf also offered his good wishes to the family, saying, "On behalf of Chesterfield, we'd like to congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their happy news and wish them all the best for the coming months."

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