Kate Middleton and Prince William are expecting their second child in April
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Kate Middleton and Prince William have confirmed they are expecting their second child next spring. An official statement delivered the news with adorably fussy palace language:
It was Middleton's second run of acute morning sickness that forced the news to leak back in September, prior to the typical 12-week mark. The royal was being treated for the rare condition, which affects 1 to 2 percent of pregnant women, at her home at Kensington Palace. While experts say it's unusual that a mother who had previously suffered Hyperemesis Gravidarum would succumb to it again, it does happen to an unlucky few.
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But with reports that Middleton's condition is improving, we can focus on more important issues, like betting on the name of the new baby. Last year more than $24 million was wagered on Prince George's moniker. And the pool is already filling up for baby No. 2: At the top of the list are Victoria, Mary, Elizabeth, and Philip, each with 10-to-1 odds. But if you're a risk taker, you might try your luck with Macbeth, Khaleesi, Ringo, or Caledonia, which bring up the rear with 500-to-1 odds each.
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