National: The Duchess of Sussex announces pregnancy

Royal fans are thrilled with this morning's nappy news - that their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting a baby.

A statement issued on the Kensington Palace twitter account said: 'Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Sussex is expecting a baby in the Spring of 2019.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex

'Their Royal Highnesses have appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy news with the public.'

The news comes just three days after the wedding of Prince Harry's cousin, Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.

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