8 January 2017: 1:54 pm
Zara Tindall, Prince William’s cousin, has revealed she is pregnant with her second child – will she give birth before Kate Middleton?
A spokeswoman for Zara and Mike said: “I can confirm Zara is pregnant with her second child.”
The spokeswoman did not reveal when the Tindall’s baby is due, but it does mean there will be at least two royal babies born this year.
8 January 2017: 1:30 pm
Kate Middleton will have another birthday to celebrate soon when her third child is born. The due date is expected to be in April, but the sex and name of the baby has yet to be announced.
However, Kate’s pregnancy news was not mentioned in the Kensington Palace 2017 family highlights.
The slideshow revisted some of the royal family’s milestones in 2017 but the announcement that Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their third child in April was left off.
Highlights that did make the cut included Prince George starting school and the William’s last shift as an air ambulance pilot in July.
8 January 2017: 12:03 pm
When is Prince William’s birthday? The royal was born on 21 June 1982.
William celebrated his 35th at home privately – as Kate is planning to do this year. However, birthdays play a part in the couple’s love story.
Kate attended William’s 21st birthday party. When asked, the shy Prince denied having a girlfriend at the time.
8 January 2017: 10:36 am
In the past Kate Middleton has had some exciting birthday dos.
For her 31st birthday the Duchess went to see Cirque du Soleil with Pippa, James, Carole and Michael Middleton, and some of her friends.
The event took place at the Royal Albert Hall five years ago.
8 January 2017: 9:50 am
Although Kate is private about her birthday, she revealed how the royals celebrated Charlotte turning two.
Kate visited a school, and afterwards teacher Miss Graham said: “She told them that they had a little party for Charlotte yesterday and she sung Happy Birthday to herself!
“It was so sweet.
“She loved the card and present and said Charlotte would love it too as the card had Peppa Pig on, which she loves.”
8 January 2017: 8:49 am
Kate Middleton stepped out ahead of her birthday yesterday in a brown furry hat and a matching coat.
She paired the long tweed coat, costing £445, with matching brown fur gloves and hat to stave off the cold weather.
Accented with gold buttons on the front and the sleeves, the cosy look was finished with neutral tights and her classic black block heels.
What did Kate Middleton do for her birthday last year?
The Duchess had rather modest celebrations for her 35th birthday.
The Mirror reported Kate was “celebrating it privately”.
According to reports she spent the day at Anmer Hall in Norfolk with William, George and Kate.
Her best friend Sophie Carter, one of Princess Charlotte’s godmothers, was also there to support Kate.
Princess Charlotte’s godparents also include Tom van Straubenzee, James Meade, Laura Fellowes and Adam Middleton.