As Kate Middleton remains on her road to recovery after her cancer diagnosis, a wild claim has been spreading on social media. According to rumors online, the Princess of Wales is pregnant with her fourth child.
But the question is, just how much truth is there to this statement? For whatever reason, there have been claims about Kate Middleton bearing her fourth child with Prince William.
As per a YouTube channel, The Prime Expedition, “In a revelation that has left the nation stunned, Kate Middleton is reportedly pregnant with her fourth child.”
The video‘s description warns viewers that the content presented “is intended solely for entertainment purposes,” and it draws on fact, rumors, and fiction, adding that viewers should take the information provided with a grain of salt.
So far, neither Buckingham Palace nor those close to the royal family have backed the rumor, meaning that Middleton’s fourth pregnancy could be nothing but hearsay.
Kate Middleton and Prince William’s 3 Children
Kate Middleton and Prince William with their children | Credits: @princeandprincessofwales / Instagram
While a fourth baby may not be on the way right now, the Prince and Princess of Wales have three beautiful children who are loved by all. Their first child, Prince George, was born on July 22, 2013, and will be turning 13 in a few days. George shares his name with his great-great-grandfather, King George VI.
Princess Charlotte was born on May 02, 2015, and she is currently ten years old and is fourth in line of succession to the British throne, after her elder brother. Her name holds a very special meaning as Charlotte is the feminine version of her grandfather, King Charles. Moreover, her middle names, Elizabeth Diana, are an ode to her grandmother and great-grandmother.
Lastly, Middleton gave birth to Prince Louis on April 23, 2018. The seven-year-old is fifth in line to the throne, and, you guessed it, his name holds weight as well. His name is supposedly a tribute to Prince Philip’s grandfather, Prince Louis Alexander of Battenberg, as well as King Charles’ great-uncle, Earl Louis Mountbatten.
Right after his birth, Charlotte and George took on the duties of older siblings, proving that there is a lot of love between the three.
Kate Middleton and Prince William’s Parenting
Kate Middleton and Prince William | Credits: @princeandprincessofwales / Instagram
The young children have slowly been taking over their set of royal duties, but William and Middleton have something more important to focus on: ingraining values and good qualities in them.
During a visit to the Mitchell Brook Primary School in 2017, she stated that her parents had taught her about the importance of kindness, honesty, and other good qualities, and it is important for her and her husband to raise their children with a similar approach.
She stated (via People),
My parents taught me about the importance of qualities like kindness, respect, and honesty, and I realize how central values like these have been to me throughout my life. That is why William and I want to teach our little children, George and Charlotte just how important these things are as they grow up. In my view it is just as important as excelling at maths or sport.
While Prince Lucas was not born at this time, it goes without saying that the couple has been bringing him up the same way.
Whether they welcome a fourth child into the family or not is completely their choice, but we all know that they will do their very best to raise the family they have created. Do you think the reports of a fourth pregnancy are true, or is the rumor mill at it again?