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How long has Kate Middleton been pregnant?

Now that we know the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a baby, we can't help but wonder when it all started. Tabloids have speculated since before the royal wedding, and baby rumors recently reached a fever pitch when Kate debuted what some called a "fuller face" this autumn.

Though no one's confirmed any dates, the BBC reports that that the Duchess of Cambridge is thought to have been pregnant for "less than 12 weeks," which would put her due date in May/June 2013.

Speculation that Kate Middleton was pregnant first swelled recently when Catherine was photographed drinking only water (not wine) on her and Will's royal tour in Asia in September 2012. (Star magazine also claimed to spot a hint of a baby bump when Kate wore her printed Prabal Gurung spring 2012 dress on the couple's Singapore stop.) The rumors didn't stop coming, as a "close friend" claimed Kate and Will would announce the news in December.

Assuming she's been pregnant for the full 12 weeks (why not?), that means Catherine has been expecting since mid-September. (Again, this is pure speculation.) But for fun, we wanted to see if we could note any changes in Kate's style.

See Kate's pre-maternity style from September through present below! What do you think she'll wear now?

hot porn Boss: 'Prince William and Kate Middleton still sex tape favourites'

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have topped a racy new poll to find the celebrity couple the world would most like to see naked for the second year running.
Prince William and his pregnant wife Catherine beat another expectant couple, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, on adult porn company Vivid Entertainment's Top 10 Hottest Couples' Celebrity Sex Tapes Wish List.
Vivid founder/co-chairman Steven Hirsch tells WENN, "The newest royal couple is still our top choice. It seems that almost every move they make is documented - except for having sex. Without question, this would be an international best seller. Just behind them are Kim and Kanye and this is verified by an incredible spike in video-on-demand sales of our original Kim Kardashian Superstar title since Kim's pregnancy was announced."
Meanwhile, Jay-Z and Beyonce are third on the list, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are fourth and Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez round out the top five.

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Her Royal Hotness: Pippa Middleton beaming as the pageant approaches Chelsea Bridge

Co-ordinated: The Middleton women opted for a red, white and blue theme between them while father Michael and brother James looked smart in their suits

Carole Middleton in her tailored cream suite standing next to son James who is seen taking pictures of the crowds on his phone

The Duchess of Cambridge meets well wishers before boarding the Spirit of Chartwell but has to reach for a matching brolly as the rain swept over London

prince william and kate on bed - sweety honeymoon

The Royal Report for Sunday May 15, 2011 - Royal Wedding Dress Designers

Tune in to the next episode of The Royal Report on Sunday May 15, 2011 at 9:00PM ET (North America)

The topic will be: What do Norman Hartnell, David and Elizabeth Emmanuel, Lindka Cierach, Molyneux, Mainbocher, and Mme Handley Seymour have in common? All of them designed memorable royal wedding dresses. Sarah Burton from the House of Alexander McQueen has just joined those illustrious ranks. On this episode, a look back at royal wedding dress designers

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Second Lieutenant Harry Wales

Second Lieutenant Harry Wales

Prince Harry: Could A Threat

Prince Harry: Could a threat

I Say That Harry's Being

I say that Harry's being

The Curious Case of Catherine's Womb

The ink was barely dry on the royal marriage register when the first speculation began on when Catherine would get pregnant. On the evening of the wedding, a reporter noticing the knowing looks the couple gave each other during the service commented:"two may soon become three".

Almost 2 weeks into the marriage and still no announcement? Tsk tsk. Obviously Catherine needs to step up her game. She may be on honeymoon, frolicking in the sand, maybe doing some snorkeling, but that doesn't mean she can't multi-task. After all, a record is at stake. Diana gave birth to Prince William a month before her first wedding anniversary. The Queen, then Princess Elizabeth, cut it close giving birth to Prince Charles 6 days before her first wedding anniversary. Slackers. Queen Victoria gave birth to her first child a bit over 9 months from the day of her wedding.

According to Andrew Morton, if Catherine doesn't get pregnant soon, she'll be defying 200 years of royal tradition. For heavens sake, it's also her duty! Just ask Royal Historian Hugo Vickers. Where oh where are the female historians to remind Prince William of his duty to provide an heir and make his spouse happy?

Forget enjoying married life or that there are 1,400 people in the line of succession behind Prince William. Not to mention that Catherine is not getting any younger. Besides, the sooner she gives birth, the sooner we can start divorce rumours.

With this ring, Catherine gave up not only her freedom but also her womb.

Don't worry Catherine, we'll take it from here.

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Photo: Rania and the Schoolchildren

Queen Rania of Jordan demonstrates that magic touch with children which most royal ladies today seem to share. Here she helps one young student as part of the Madrasati or "My School" Initiative. The program is a personal initiative by the queen that is geared toward making Jordan's schools "safer, brighter, better equipped, and more inspiring learning environments." Visit the Madrasati web site.

Jordan's Queen Rania (R) speaks to students at the opening ceremony of the fourth stage of the Madrasati (My School) initiative in Mafraq May 11, 2011. REUTERS/Naser Ayoub/Royal Palace/Handout (JORDAN - Tags: EDUCATION ROYALS) THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

Prince Harry, Third In Line To

Prince Harry, third in line to

HRH, Prince Harry.

HRH, Prince Harry.

To wipe away your tears of joy...

The low-battery light flickered on my rented cell-phone. Strange, I thought I had charged it the night before. The guests were arriving and I was trying to tweet but the phone kept getting slower and slower. Despite being plugged into the wall the phone powered off completely. Frustrated I gave up on tweeting. I was disappointed in not being able to share in the event with other royal bloggers. But I had no choice, the phone was dead. It would be several hours before I would get a replacement.

I did not have a plan for the day. Sure I'd thought of going to Hyde Park, or potentially taking a spot at the Mall. While there were screens set up in Hyde Park, in the Mall I would have had to wait to find out what Kate's dress looked like. So I stayed put in the hotel. Not wanting to miss a moment I ate a bag of crisps for my breakfast.

"To wipe away your tears of joy"

Once they had been pronounced man and wife I decided to head out. My hotel wasn't far from Buckingham Palace and as I was walking towards it, a girl was handing out samples of Kleenex. As she handed it to me, she said:

 'To wipe away your tears of joy'.

I'm not sure I would go that far. She had probably been handing these samples out all morning and there was little inflection in her voice, her tone was bored as she said the phrase and the incongruity of it stuck with me.

Maybe she was bored to tears?

As I headed towards Buckingham Palace, the crowd of people got thicker. With people in front and behind, personal space was now non-existent. Not a place to be if you're claustrophobic. Complete gridlock. I turned around and tried a different approach, walking along a street where the foreign dignitaries cars were parked.  People were gathered around a few of the cars, looking in the windows, presumably watching the ceremony with the driver.

I kept walking. There were people everywhere, along with police wearing florescent yellow vests. Every so often I would find myself in a sea of people slowly moving forward, direction unknown. I started to envy Kate, if only for the fact that she would never have to get stuck walking in a crowd this size ever again. But no one was pushing or shoving, everyone was calmly making their way towards the same direction. Occasionally the crowds would disperse and I could breathe again. I looked at my surroundings.  Somehow I had made it to Hyde Park.The ceremony was over and people were leaving. I spotted the tents where the official programmes were being sold.

I went to London and all I got to show for it was....

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Soldiers With Prince Harry

soldiers with Prince Harry

William and Catherine's strange bedfellows

William and Catherine have conducted their relationship in the public eye. They've shared their royal wedding with us. Now that St James's Palace has confirmed the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have left for their honeymoon, you would think they deserve some privacy, right?

Apparently not. People magazine has revealed their location as the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Africa. They're reportedly staying in a secluded villa on a private, unspecified island.

Duly noted. Can we leave them in peace now?

Not so fast. Their luggage just became a whole lot heavier. I'll bet that William and Catherine didn't realize they were bringing us with them on their honeymoon, did they?

The intention to give them privacy seemed too good to be true. After all, we were supposed to learn lessons from Diana's death, right? To cover ourselves we pay lip service to her memory.  History couldn't possibility repeat itself? It's not as if the couple will be driving through any dark tunnels. They're on honeymoon, harmless stuff. Besides it will all be worth it when we see pictures of Catherine in a bikini.

Unlike their wedding I have yet to read complaints about the cost of this jaunt. Yet. Why would there be when there are royal babies to be made? If we could, I'll bet we would set up cameras in their bedroom, giving us exclusive reports by the minute. How else will we know that William and Catherine are trying?

According to a spokesperson from Clarence House: "The couple have asked that their privacy be respected during their honeymoon."

After eight years William and Catherine should know better than to expect privacy. And we should know better than to think we're capable of giving it to them.

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It Has Leaked That Prince

It has leaked that Prince

My Girl Chelsea Davy Ex-girl

My girl Chelsea Davy ex-girl

The Royal Wedding Report for Sunday May 8, 2011

After months of speculation surrounding the ceremony, on April 29th Prince William and Catherine Middleton finally became husband and wife. The momentous occasion was filled with beautiful music and memorable moments. From Catherine's dress, to the ceremony, to the atmosphere in London, on this episode a recap of the royal wedding day.

You can listen to the episode here:

The Royal Wedding Report - Recap

Publications mentioned

London Evening Standard Friday April 29, 2011

The Sun Friday April 29, 2011

Hello! Canada - Special Double Issue - The Royal Wedding

Hello! Royal Wedding Special Commemorative Edition

British GQ - Cover story - Prince harry is Walking with the Wounded

From My Royal Collection

Kate and Wills Up the Aisle by Alison Jackson

Websites mentioned

For more details on Kate's dress and the ceremony go to the Official Royal Wedding Website


Tune in to the next episode of The Royal Report for Sunday May 15th, 2011 at 9:00PM ET (North America).

The topic will be: Royal Wedding Dress Designers

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Royal Anecdotes � Chelsy Davy

Royal Anecdotes � Chelsy Davy

Sisterly Love

With The Duchess of Cambridge (a.k.a Princess Catherine) and her sister Philippa 'Pippa' Middleton making headlines lately, I thought a quiz about royal sisters would be a nice challenge. See if you can identify each pair. You may submit your answers using the comments button or e-mail them to cherylandersonbrown@gmail.com.

1. The Queen of England and the Empress of Russia
2. Two discarded queens: One gone mad and One who 'lost' two English husbands
3. Queens of Revolution: One who lost her head and one who led a counter-revolution
4. The pair who introduced Rasputin to the Imperial Family
5. Scandalous sisters: One married a playboy but became an HRH and one ran away with the circus.