World | Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Royal Baby No. 2 Due in April And Kate is feeling better, expected to attend official functions By Newser Editors and Wire Services Posted Oct 20, 2014 6:20 AM CDT Copied In this July 23, 2013, photo, Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, hold newborn son, George, as they pose for photographers outside St. Mary's Hospital's Lindo Wing in London. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis, File) The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have confirmed that their second baby is due in April—the first time they've offered a month for the royal birth. Kensington Palace also said in a statement today that the duchess, who has been sidelined by a prolonged bout of severe morning sickness, continues to improve. The former Kate Middleton and Prince William are scheduled to welcome Singapore President Tony Tan when he arrives on a four-day state visit this week. Kate is also expected to attend the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2014 award ceremony. Read These Next In the early morning hours in East Hollywood, chaos. CEO resigns after appearance on Kiss Cam. ICE pulls crew members off Great Lakes cruise ships. Gabbard alleges 'treasonous conspiracy' against Trump. Report an error