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 NC mom missing for 24 years doesn't want to be found. FBI chief Kash Patel showed up in the Team USA hockey locker room. Deepak Chopra to Jeffrey Epstein: 'Bring your girls.' Jack Smith's report won't ever see the light of day. Report an error