Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their second baby

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their second child, it has been confirmed. "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their second child," tweeted Clarence House. A statement from Kensington Palace said that the Queen and members of the royal family are "delighted with the news". As with her pregnancy with Prince George, the Duchess is suffering from acute morning sickness - hyperemesis gravidarum. She is being treated inside Kensington Palace this time, rather than a private hospital where press had previously waited outside for updates. "We're immensely thrilled, it's great news, early days but I'm hoping that things settle down, she feels a bit better," said Prince William today during an official visit to open the Dickson Poon University of Oxford China Centre Building. His wife pulled out of the engagement due her sickness. The Duke of Cambridge meets a young fan during an official visit to Oxford today 8 September "She's feeling ok," he continued. "It's been a tricky few days, week or so. I'm going to go back and look after her now." Kensington Palace said the Duchess's attendance at forthcoming events would be decided on a "case-by-case" basis. She is scheduled to make her first official solo overseas tour to Malta from 20 September for two days. "Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their second child," read the statement. "The Queen and members of both families are delighted with the news. "As with her first pregnancy, The Duchess is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum. Her Royal Highness will no longer accompany The Duke of Cambridge on their planned engagement in Oxford today. The Duchess is being treated by doctors at Kensington Palace." Article: 8th September 2014 www.independent.co.uk Read more about fertility and pregnancy at www.prideangel.com