The royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was more than three months ago. So when are we going to have a pregnancy announcement? People are starting to tap their watches and point at Duchess Kate’s baby-making-area. That makes me feel a little bit sorry for Kate, until I remember that makin’ babies is really all she’s got to do for the next two years. It is literally the only thing on her schedule. In Touch Weekly claims that it might already have happened – because Kate didn’t drink a drop of liquor at Zara Phillips’ wedding – which doesn’t mean much, because much like William’s mother, Kate isn’t a big drinker.
Prince William and Kate Middleton been trying to produce an heir to the British throne since the Royal Wedding and now guests at William’s cousin Zara Phillips’s wedding on July 30, are buzzing that the deed may already be done.
“Catherine refrained from drinking any alcohol at the reception or at the pre-wedding cocktail party,” a source at the wedding reveals to In Touch magazine. “She’s being very careful not to do anything to jeopardize getting pregnant — or unknowingly harm the fetus in the event that she already is.” Hmm!
The couple is also planning to spend the rest of the summer at but Queen Elizabeth‘s Scottish estate, Balmoral Castle!
“They both love the peace and seclusion there, and it’s the perfect relaxing setting to help them conceive their first baby if it’s not already on the way,” or to take it easy if a royal heir is already in the works, says a source.
“Catherine refrained from drinking any alcohol at the reception or at the pre-wedding cocktail party,” the source reveals. “She’s being very careful not to do anything to jeopardize getting pregnant — or unknowingly harm the fetus in the event that she already is.”
[From Holly Baby]
Is it possible that Kate is already pregnant? Sure, I suppose. I would hope that in addition to abstaining from alcohol, Kate would also think to put on a little weight, but if and when she gets pregnant, I bet she’ll carry super-small anyway.
The Globe (I know, horrible tabloid) claims that Kate has already suffered a miscarriage. The gist is that Kate had a miscarriage and Prince William “rushed to her side”. It’s kind of a gross story, IMO.
Photos courtesy of Fame.
They need to give her a break, all the media pressure isn’t helping; we’ll know soon enough if/when she’s pregnant.
I am offended by miscarriage stories. They did the same thing to Angelina Jolie and it is just not something that should be speculated about. It seems to happen when a pregnancy story does not pan out so they have to write something that explains why there is no baby.
Is she pregnant because she is not drinking, who knows? But I feel for her because her bump watch is going to be ridiculous. If she ever has gas or a distended abdomen, watch out.
GOOD for her if she is pregnant! That is her job, might as well get to it! Plus, Granpa of William (Prince Philip) will be beyond delighted.
What a lovely job she has!
*SNORES!
Last night when I was flipping channels I saw there was actually a show on TLC (I think) “Royal Baby Watch”. Geez-give the poor girl a break. I think they can be married for at least a year without the scrutiny. That said-she should be working to give up the nicotine habit and gain a little weight.
I wonder if she’s quit smoking too? That might at least help with the weight!
I really hate those wedge shoes of hers.
The miscarriage story- and speculating about pregnancy- make me really sad for her.
She knew what she was in for and waited 7 long years to get married to him – she will get pregnant and have babies as she knows that is her primary responsibility. If not this year, then next.
William seems to be slowly morphing into his dad.
When Diana went through this, the media was much less intrusive. I can’t imagine the pressure on the Duchess in this day and age. Womb watching bites.
You know what else is gross? The other Globe headline about Penny Marshall. If she has indeed beat cancer, that should be the primary focus of the article – not the 85 lb weight loss that was undoubtedly a result of the terrible radiation/chemo treatments she probably had to endure!
Maybe she refrained from drinking so she didn’t get drunk at the wedding. Could you imagine all the Duchess Drunkeness headlines if she tied one on in public?
Didn’t they said something officialy that they plan to settle into married life first, so would take at least year before they start thinking about kids?
MJ – Word! She didn’t beat cancer because she lost 85 lbs; she lost the weight beating cancer. Trash, these tabloids!
That outfit with the ruffled shirt is ghastly.
Oh good she’s pregnant now she can gain 5 pounds.
Maybe she wasn’t drinking because alcohol has a lot of calories.
Ohlordherewego already with the pregnancy speculation. I’m aware of the irony as I write this on a gossip website, but people (paparazzi) REALLY need to get a life!
She reminds me of a chihuahua: large head, proportionally short legs for her frame, beady little eyes.
Those beady, beady little eyes…
Love this bitch!
Pregnant?
Good!
That will take the public attention off her bad eyeliner. 😉
Geez, the rumors are already starting! And it only took 4 months!
that comes with being in the public eye and most royal women are pregnant within a few months of their wedding. look for example at Williams grandmother Queen Elizabeth the second who was pregnant with his dad within three months of her and prince Phillips wedding. just cause Kate stopped drinking doesn’t mean she’s pregnant
You know what?
Being a mother is not ‘all she has to do’…
Motherhood is not a trivial job for stupid women who do not have careers.
I thinkt he pendelum has frankly swung the other way enough, in that it is now about bashing mothers….
and ppl who dont want kids are constantly acting like victims who have to defend themselves.
Newsflash: they are not victims. Noone really cares if you want children or not.
And if people who want them feel the need to share that opinion with you, it is just that: an opinion.
so get over it.
this blog has become distasteful to me in that regard.
i guess i can just skip any threads relating to pregnancy or motherhood.
Motherhood is an extremely important job, and it IS how things change aroudn the world: 3rd world mothers being given resources, education, midwives in rurual villages being given training and education…..this is how the planet changes. How on earth ppl could bash motherhood is beyond me.
but it’s like how ppl talk about dogs being unconditionally loving and better than children-like children are tnot he same species as adults, human wise….
and dogs are hardly unconditional-they have no choice as they are dependent upon their ‘owners’ for care.
next.
Yes but on some level you have to admit that wanting to be a parent is a very selfish act. Parenting is a choice, not a necessity. Thats why you always hear people say “I WANT children” as opposed to saying “I NEED children” What you need is food, air and water. If I knew for sure that my offspring would be positive contributing members to society I would consider having a child. Otherwise most children turn out to be just you and everyone else you know. People who work and go through the motions of life sucking up resources-and yes I’m gulity of that but the difference is I dont plan to contribute even more by giving birth.
@Kellie: not wanting to be a parent is fine. Insulting people who have kids–and their children–is tasteless and rude.
Moreover, what an assinine argument–that the only children worth being born are those who do something great and momentous as opposed to just being ‘ordinary’ people? Do you contribute to society well beyond the ordinary, or should you simply end your life right now? Do you think your parents regret having you?
Also, having children IS a biological imparative. It is imprinted on our genes, as it is in EVERY species that lives. And personally, I don’t think I’m being selfish to expect more out of my life than air, water and food.
spend the rest of the summer at Balmoral? What about his job?
If they really are spending the rest of the summer at Balmoral, well… doesn’t William have a job? On the other hand it’s probably just an assumption because that’s where the Royals spend August.
It would be nice if Kate began getting involved with bringing attention to the needs of servicemen and their families seeing as her job for the next two years is a housewife to an active member of the military. I know they met with some members of the military while receiving SAS training, but a more concentrated effort would be such a positive way for her to be useful.
Edit -@Carol #28 Jinx!
Melinda, you hit the nail on the head – booze has too many calories. There’s no way she could get pregnant at that skeletal weight anyway
Where did you get the idea she isn’t a big drinker? There are tons of photos and stories to the contrary, which is fine it’s her choice.
If she stopped drinking I think it is just as likely that she doesn’t want to consume so many calories.
@ Anne, please read what I wrote again. I said-I would need to know my children would be productive-I dont care about what other people reproduce. Also, you can read again where I admit that I’m “guilty”. And where does the option of ending my life come into play. Thats a little morbid dont you think. I think your lack of intelligence has made you miss my point. You can want whatever will make you happy. However, you can not argue that parenting is a “want” not a need. You dont need to be a mother to survive. And as far as giving birth being imparative and a gene imprinted on species; what I have to say to that is thank God for free will. Which as you know sets humans above animals who in fact breed imparatively. I’m not a farm animal honey and I dont live in the wild.
I had my 1st kid 9.9lbs being “that skinny”. The best I ever looked was the week after giving birth. It can be done.
Well said @Irm and @Anne!!
This blog is becoming so judgemental.
I also agree that the reason she’s not drinking is because she doesn’t want to gain weight.
Does Waity still get her period? I get the feeling that once she reproduces, nannies will take care of the rest, except for the photo-ops.
uh, @lrm, I believe the comment was that her only job is to MAKE BABIES, not necessarily raising them.
Elsewhere on this site you will find a post where everyone is celebrating how lovely and happy Alanis and her new baby… so really not sure where you’re coming from here…
4Real, she wasn’t always THAT skinny – at her normal, natural weight she was still slim and trim, but not quite as emaciated. Are you saying that you dropped a ton of weight and then conceived, or that you were always that lean?
@Irm – having babies actually IS her only job…she married the future King of England, and thus, her job as his consort is to produce a legitimate heir for him. Regardless of how outdated people think the monarchy is, that is a pretty important aspect of it, and thus the interest in her womb, specifically.
Kate has never been a big drinker, as Kaiser or the article mentioned. I remember a Vanity Fair article (way before the engagement) talking about Kate. How she was this mystery because she never spoke out but even people close to William couldn’t read her. Anyway, the article was to get to know Kate and demistify her and profile her from what friends, non friends, and insiders COULD say and someone mentioned that unlike a lot of the other Brit students in her summer abroad she would just nurse the same drink the whole night. Not really drinking actually…and that she was the perpetual good girl.
So as far as I’m concerned she just is that girl, kind of goody goody, not a drinker but still fun and sweet at the same time.
Look it up guys, it was interesting not totally pro or anti Kate either. Just interesting. I think it was a 2008 or 2009 article (before the engagement definitely).
The queen and princess Diana were pregnant within the 1st 9months of marriage
I’m going to have to say, I’m tired of the royals, Let’s be honest most of us here I’m sure are Americans we don’t care about this. Don’t get me wrong, I’m sure she is a lovely person but I am so sick of seeing story after story about these people! To those who may say “Why would you comment than.” I comment because I just wanted to voice that on this article so I never have to voice my opinion about this couple every again on another blog, plus I hate that most British people can care less, but if your American and you say that, Your just rude! Hypocrites!
If she gets pregnant, do you think even a small baby could fit out of those tiny hips? (I’m genuinely asking!)
ofc she could have a caesarian, but the second-last photo shows just how petite she is. Even if she gained weight, the width of her pelvic bones wouldn’t change, it’s her natural frame, no?
I, too, like Lindsay, remember lots and lots of pictures of Kate and William together falling out of London nightclubs night after night, and they both looked blurry eyed. William especially.
The rest of the summer at Balmoral. We all know that Kate has nothing else to do except procreate, but William? I bet his helicopter squadron mates are overjoyed at having to pick up William’s slack because he is never there. If he doesn’t want to fly anymore, fine, but give up your spot to someone who does. What a waste of training and money.
@Kellie: allow me to quote you:
“If I knew for sure that my offspring would be positive contributing members to society I would consider having a child. Otherwise most children turn out to be just you and everyone else you know. People who work and go through the motions of life sucking up resources”
How exactly did I oh so unintelligently “mistake” that you said you think the only children worth being born are those who do something more than just be like “everyone else”?
And yes, despite any biological drive, we certainly have free will and choice not to have kids. I have no argument with any woman who chooses not to have children: I certainly wonder, though, why you are so defensive about your choice that you feel the need to insult other women and make up ludicrous theories as to why it’s so much better and smarter to do what you’re doing. Usually people who are secure in their decisions don’t have to put down those who make different choices.
Honey.
I hope Kate is not pregnant, because she’s much too thin to sustain a healthy pregnancy. She’s become almost skeletal since the engagement, and it’s obvious that she’s developed some sort of eating disorder and has been starving herself.
@kellie – your statements on having children are very odd. Having a child is the most unselfish thing a woman can do. Only a childless person without a clue would make such thoughtless comments.
That Globe rag is disgusting saying Kate has had a miscarriage without any real proof. The people who write that are scumbags. I’m sure she will have a baby at some stage, but the media and the gossips should get off her case.
“Having a child is the most unselfish thing a woman can do.” -Andie B (#47)
Could you elaborate, please, Andie?
@Andie B
The decision whether or not to have children is neither selfish or unselfish. It’s a deeply personal choice, and parenthood is not for everyone.
Furthermore, there are seven billion people on the planet so you could argue that having children is a very selfish choice given what a burden we humans place on the environment.
Plus there are a lot of people — like Octomom, for example — who have children for totally selfish reasons, and their kids suffer as a result.
(Personally, I’m on the fence about whether to have kids myself. Sometimes I think I will and other times I’m too worried about the state of the planet to want to bring a child into the world.)
The succession is secure beyond measure. A direct heir to the throne would be lovely, of course, but it’s hardly an emergency. She’s not Anne Boleyn!
I don’t know if Catherine would be pregnant. Let’s all look at her body. How skinny, skinny, skinny she is. Remember all those videos and pictures of her in Canada and LA? How she freaked out when she was presented with that small plate of food in the Northwest Territories. How she passed over all that delicious PEI food available for eating on the beach (but did manage one bite of lobster and one oyster). How William was gobbling down as much food as he could during that Quebec cooking lesson but Catherine preferred to just arrange the food. And so forth and so forth.
Now look at how many calories a glass of wine is. A mere 100ml (approx. 1/3 cup) of champagne is a whopping 74 calories! There’s your answer. She doesn’t want to EAT OR DRINK anything!
As for that Globe cover story with that tacky report about Catherine already having a miscarriage. Just how reliable is Globe? As reliable as Lindsay Lohan staying sober for the rest of her life…
@eternalcanadian: If Victoria Beckham can get knocked up, clearly weight doesn’t affect fertility as much as anyone thought.
@Alix I did not say anything about skinny = not fertile, I was talking about why Catherine wouldn’t drink at Zara’s wedding. Because she doesn’t EAT OR DRINK anything. Alcohol has calories. A little bitty 1/3 cup is almost 100 calories. Like Catherine would allow that much in her body. That’s why I don’t think she’s pregnant. She’s just not wanting to inbibe useless calories because she has to be rail-thin. 😛
As for Victoria, we don’t know how easy it was for her to get pregnant. For all we know she could have been popping clomiphene and gonadotropins, had dozens of IVF treatments, or even suffered several miscarriages. There’s six years between Cruz and Harper, plus Victoria was young when she had Brooklyn compared to Catherine who will be 30 in 5 months, then three years to Romeo, and another three years for Cruz, so who knows what was going on in those intervals.
@lrm: Um, yes, producing an heir IS all she has to do. She’s a Windsor broodmare.
As for the rest of your post, what in the hell are you talking about?
Speaking of people being “judgmental” I find women with children to be among the worst offenders in that arena by making women who are childless – by choice or physical circumstance – feel substandard.
Having a child doesn’t make one a member of some special club, though that is how many women behave. You should be ashamed of yourselves trying to elevate yourself above other women. Very sensitive of you all…
Leave Kate alone. Why are pople so cruel? Live your own stories and let other people live theirs. Royal or not royal, we all have right to privacy.
If Kate is pregnant: GOOD!
God bless you both, Kate & Will!
I hope you’ll have a great, happy family!
I love you both!
XXX from Vienna!
Pia