Has the Duchess of Cambridge hinted that there might be a new princess on the way?
The tabloids are in a froth over Kate’s reported visit to a Chelsea baby boutique where the expectant mother was reported to be “drawn to the girls’ clothes”.
Of course, this is not the first time the media have come out saying that there are "hints" that Kate may be expecting a girl. The same thing happened in 2013 when she was pregnant with Prince George.
The feminists and many in the media were disappointed when she ended up giving birth to a boy, especially in light of the recent changes to the line of succession which states that, from now on, the first child of a monarch or heir to the throne will be the next in line, rather than the oldest son. They were hoping Catherine's first child would be a girl so they could see the new law come into effect.
I hope she has another boy.
If it IS a girl, Charlotte seems to be the bookies' favourite for the name.
Kate Middleton Royal Baby Girl Rumours Grow After 'Duchess Spotted Browsing Pink Clothes'
Huffington Post UK | By Sara C Nelson
13/03/2015
The Royal foetus may be continuing to keep a low profile for now but it’s host may have dropped a very large hint indeed as to its gender.
Kate herself has kept mum on the matter, but the gamblers among us seem to be fairly taken with the odds of the Duchess of Cambridge naming her second born Charlotte.
And now the tabloids are in a froth over Kate’s reported visit to a Chelsea baby boutique where the expectant mother was reported to be “drawn to the girls’ clothes”.
Mother's mystery: The Duchess is due to give birth in April
Segolene Tresca, the co-owner of Amaia, intriguingly told People magazine: “She was very interested. Every mum that comes in the shop, they look for boys’ [clothes] but they always end up looking at the girls’ stuff too.
"We all hope it’s a little girl because it will be so cute, they will be like a little couple.” [Bear in mind this boutique has already appeared in the press charged with the, er, honour of dressing Prince George in that bloomers ensemble.]
Far be it from us to assume this is IRREFUTABLE PROOF the royal usurper will be a female. But consider this further incontestable evidence: On 9 March Kate attended the Commonwealth Day Observance ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
WEARING A PINK COAT, NO LESS.
Case closed.
POSSIBLE ROYAL BABY NAMES
Charlotte
Queen Charlotte was the wife of King George III, who reigned from 1760 until his death in 1820. It is also the middle name of Kate's younger sister, Pippa.
Victoria
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King George III's granddaughter, Queen Victoria, was the great-great-grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. She came to the throne on June 20 1837. She died on January 22 1901. Or Victoria Beckham.
Elizabeth
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Who else! (It’s also Kate’s middle name.) Queen Elizabeth II is set to become the longest ever reigning monarch in British history on September 9 2015.
Diana
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Prince William's late mother was Diana, Princess of Wales. She would, of course, have been the grandmother of the new royal baby and Prince George.
Henry
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Eight English Kings have been called Henry, the most famous of which was Henry VIII who had six marriages, two of whom ending in beheadings. He reigned from 1509 until his death in 1547.
Arthur
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Apparently the name Charles wanted to give William (it's one of his middle names instead) and the last surviving son of Queen Victoria. He served as the Governor General of Canada. He was born in 1850 and died in 1942. Arthur was also the oldest son of King Henry VII, and he was married to Catherine of Aragon before his younger brother Henry, the future King Henry VIII, married her.
James
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The name of two English and six Scottish Kings – and that of the Duchess’s younger brother.
Alexandra
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One of Queen Elizabeth II’s middle names and also the name of Princess Alexandra, the only daughter of the late Duke and Duchess of Kent, born on Christmas Day in 1936.
Kate Middleton Royal Baby Girl Rumours Grow After 'Duchess Spotted Browsing Pink Clothes'
The tabloids are in a froth over Kate’s reported visit to a Chelsea baby boutique where the expectant mother was reported to be “drawn to the girls’ clothes”.
Of course, this is not the first time the media have come out saying that there are "hints" that Kate may be expecting a girl. The same thing happened in 2013 when she was pregnant with Prince George.
The feminists and many in the media were disappointed when she ended up giving birth to a boy, especially in light of the recent changes to the line of succession which states that, from now on, the first child of a monarch or heir to the throne will be the next in line, rather than the oldest son. They were hoping Catherine's first child would be a girl so they could see the new law come into effect.
I hope she has another boy.
If it IS a girl, Charlotte seems to be the bookies' favourite for the name.
Kate Middleton Royal Baby Girl Rumours Grow After 'Duchess Spotted Browsing Pink Clothes'
Huffington Post UK | By Sara C Nelson
13/03/2015
The Royal foetus may be continuing to keep a low profile for now but it’s host may have dropped a very large hint indeed as to its gender.
Kate herself has kept mum on the matter, but the gamblers among us seem to be fairly taken with the odds of the Duchess of Cambridge naming her second born Charlotte.
And now the tabloids are in a froth over Kate’s reported visit to a Chelsea baby boutique where the expectant mother was reported to be “drawn to the girls’ clothes”.
Mother's mystery: The Duchess is due to give birth in April
Segolene Tresca, the co-owner of Amaia, intriguingly told People magazine: “She was very interested. Every mum that comes in the shop, they look for boys’ [clothes] but they always end up looking at the girls’ stuff too.
"We all hope it’s a little girl because it will be so cute, they will be like a little couple.” [Bear in mind this boutique has already appeared in the press charged with the, er, honour of dressing Prince George in that bloomers ensemble.]
Far be it from us to assume this is IRREFUTABLE PROOF the royal usurper will be a female. But consider this further incontestable evidence: On 9 March Kate attended the Commonwealth Day Observance ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
WEARING A PINK COAT, NO LESS.
Case closed.
POSSIBLE ROYAL BABY NAMES
Charlotte
Queen Charlotte was the wife of King George III, who reigned from 1760 until his death in 1820. It is also the middle name of Kate's younger sister, Pippa.
Victoria
Photos.com via Getty Images
King George III's granddaughter, Queen Victoria, was the great-great-grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II. She came to the throne on June 20 1837. She died on January 22 1901. Or Victoria Beckham.
Elizabeth
Who else! (It’s also Kate’s middle name.) Queen Elizabeth II is set to become the longest ever reigning monarch in British history on September 9 2015.
Diana
Prince William's late mother was Diana, Princess of Wales. She would, of course, have been the grandmother of the new royal baby and Prince George.
Henry
VisitBritain/Britain on View via Getty Images
Eight English Kings have been called Henry, the most famous of which was Henry VIII who had six marriages, two of whom ending in beheadings. He reigned from 1509 until his death in 1547.
Arthur
Print Collector via Getty Images
Apparently the name Charles wanted to give William (it's one of his middle names instead) and the last surviving son of Queen Victoria. He served as the Governor General of Canada. He was born in 1850 and died in 1942. Arthur was also the oldest son of King Henry VII, and he was married to Catherine of Aragon before his younger brother Henry, the future King Henry VIII, married her.
James
Gareth Fuller/PA Archive
The name of two English and six Scottish Kings – and that of the Duchess’s younger brother.
Alexandra
One of Queen Elizabeth II’s middle names and also the name of Princess Alexandra, the only daughter of the late Duke and Duchess of Kent, born on Christmas Day in 1936.
Kate Middleton Royal Baby Girl Rumours Grow After 'Duchess Spotted Browsing Pink Clothes'
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