The Palace has confirmed news that Kate Middleton is pregnant and the possibility of her giving birth to twins is still in play.
The news of Middleton's pregnancy went viral on the Internet after the Prince's office released an official statement announcing and confirming the news.
"Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby," the prince's office said in a statement, adding that Queen Elizabeth and the royal family were delighted.
Ever since, congratulations and best wishes have been pouring in. "I'm delighted by the news that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a baby," Prime Minister David Cameron said on his Twitter website. "They will make wonderful parents."
"Fantastic news for the couple, and of course we at Tavanipupu would hope this Island and its very romantic settings is responsible is some way," Palo Carr, manager of the Tavanipupu Private Island Resort said. (Tavanipupu Private Island Resort is the place where the Duke and Duchess were said to have spend their second Honeymoon).
U.S. President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle also sent out wishes to the Royal family soon after the news spread.
"I know they both feel that having a child is one of the most wonderful parts of their lives. So I'm sure that will be the same for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge," said White House spokesman Jay Carney.
"It's only been a matter of time. Everyone has been waiting for Kate to announce that she was pregnant," Claudia Joseph, who has written a biography of the duchess, said.
Middleton is currently hospitalized for acute morning sickness in King Edward VII Hospital in central London. Professor Tim Draycott, a consultant obstetrician at the University of Bristol says this condition is normal especially if a person is expecting twins. However, the profession clarifies that there's nothing to worry about.
"Hyperemesis is slightly more common with twins," said Draycott, explaining that the condition affected about one in 100 to 200 pregnant women.
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