Proud dad William is beaming after announcing Kate Middleton is pregnant with their second child - but Duchess remains at Kensington Palace to be treated for extreme morning sickness

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Proud dad William is beaming after announcing Kate Middleton is pregnant with their second child - but Duchess remains at Kensington Palace to be treated for extreme morning sickness

The Duke of Cambridge today said he and his wife were 'thrilled' to be having a second child - but admitted Kate has had a 'tricky week or so' after falling ill with severe morning sickness.
Prince William was forced to attend an engagement in Oxford alone today because the Duchess was too unwell to come with him.
He said: 'She's feeling okay. It's been a tricky few days - week or so - but obviously we're basically thrilled, it's great news, and early days. We're hoping things settle down and she feels a bit better.'
Kensington Palace announced today that the Duchess was pregnant again. Kate, 32, whose son, Prince George is just a year old, is expecting her second baby with William next year.
The Duchess is again suffering from the debilitating condition hyperemesis gravidarum, which causes extreme sickness in pregnant women - but William said she may be over the worst of it in a fortnight.
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Happy man: The Duke of Cambridge formally opens The Dickson Poon University of Oxford China Centre Building today, on the morning of the announcement of his second child with the Duchess of Cambridge

Royal couple: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a second child, it was revealed today. They are pictured here at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport during their tour to New Zealand and Australia on April 16

Four years older than George: William speaks to five-year-old Bethlily Barton as he arrives in Oxford today

Prince William visits Oxford Uni after pregnancy announcement

Unlike her first pregnancy, however, Kate is being treated by doctors at Kensington Palace and has not been admitted to hospital.
Sources have told MailOnline that the Duchess has not yet even reached her crucial 12-week stage and were once again forced to reveal details of the new baby because of her condition.
Meanwhile, a beaming William attended an engagement alone in Oxford today, where he opened a university building. The father-to-be arrived to cheers and shouts of congratulations and said Kate was 'extremely disappointed' not to be there.

When a well-wisher sympathised with Kate's condition and said they wished she could have attended, the Duke replied: 'I know, she wishes she could be here - a few weeks' time.'
And when the High Sheriff of Oxfordshire, Tony Stratton, offered his best wishes on the news, saying he was sure he would be one of the first of many to offer his congratulations, the prince said: 'Thank you so much, yes I am sure you will be. I think it will be a feature of the day!'
Bethlily Barton, five, from St Aloysius School in Oxford, presented William with a toy swan for Prince George and some flowers for him to take home to his wife.

Flags: The Duke said his wife may be over the worst of her very acute morning sickness in a 'few weeks' time'

On his own: It became apparent that the Duchess was no well enough to join the Duke on a joint engagement in Oxford today, a senior royal source told MailOnline

Thanks: The prince put his arm round Bethlily Barton, five, from St Aloysius School in Oxford, presented William with a toy swan for Prince George and some flowers for him to take home to his wife

'It was a present for George, I didn't know they were having another baby,' she said.
Her father, Stuart McPherson, added: 'It's wonderful news. He was great with Bethlily and I think he will be a wonderful father second time round.'

'The Queen and members of both families are delighted with the news'
Kensington Palace

William was inundated with congratulations as he walked through the grounds of St Hugh's College, Oxford.
'Thank you' he replied as students lining the path clapped and cheered. But he hinted he may not be relishing sleepless nights with a crying newborn.
Talking to Erica Payne, 27, who was with her 12—week old daughter Isabel who was being very quiet, William said: 'They're good when they stay like that. Quiet.'
Shortly after, little Isabella Rawlings, two-and-a-half, handed William a posy of pink roses for sick Kate. Her father Tom, 33, said: ‘William said “thanks” and “Are they for Kate?” He asked if we bought them this morning.’

Smiles: Prince Harry beamed at the news he is to be an uncle again as he arrived to welcome Invictus Games competitors to London

Baby butterflies: A photo to mark Prince George's first birthday at the Natural History Museum in London

It is understood that William's father Prince Charles, and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall, only found out about the pregnancy in the last few days.
A senior royal source said: ‘The couple only found out very recently. The Duchess has not even reached the crucial 12-week stage.
'But when it became apparent that she was no well enough to join the Duke on a joint engagement in Oxford today and that the number of forthcoming engagements could be affected, the Duke and Duchess have taken the difficult decision to be fully open about the pregnancy.’
In a statement the palace said: ‘Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their second child. The Queen and members of both families are delighted with the news. As with her first pregnancy, The Duchess is suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum.

Engagement: Kate and Prince William visits the Tower of London's 'Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red' poppy installation on August 5

Recent appearances: Kate looks at graves at St Symphorien Military Cemetery in Mons, Belgium, on August 4 (left), and plays Three Tins during a visit to the Commonwealth Games Village in Glasgow on July 29 (right)

‘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. ‘

A TIMELINE OF BABY HINTS

March 17: On a visit to Aldershot, when asked if there would be a new arrival soon, William tells Sergeant Major Ray Collister: 'One's enough for the moment. Maybe one day when there's time'
April 12: During a tour of New Zealand, William tells wellwisher Cynthia Read 'you might have to make another soon', after he was presented with a shawl she had knitted for George. However, just hours after William appeared to hint another child was imminent, the couple went wine tasting, where Kate was reported to have said how much she was enjoying being able to drink again after having George
May 29: Kate dispels any rumours she might be expecting by sampling whisky during an official trip to Crieff in Scotland
July 15: Bookmakers Coral suspend betting on a pregnancy announcement after a flurry of wagers.

Kate’s sickness means that her first solo foreign visit to Malta later this month is seriously in doubt. A palace source said that a decision would be made nearer the time.
But the Duchess does plan to support her brother-in-law, Prince Harry, at the opening ceremony of his Invictus Games in London on Wednesday.
The following day she is due to attend a solemn Drumhead service at Lee Valley Athletics Centre with the Duke and Harry, and later with William to watch Invictus competitors taking part in matches and heats.
The Duchess is due to make her first official solo overseas tour for two days in two weeks' time, from September 20-21. A palace spokesman said: 'We will be planning this on a case by case basis.'
Prime Minister David Cameron offered his congratulations to the couple today, saying: 'Many congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. I'm delighted by the happy news that they're expecting another baby.'
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond said: ‘This is very happy news for any couple, and on behalf of the people of Scotland, I am delighted to send our best wishes to the Countess and our hearty congratulations to the royal couple.’
The Duchess is known in Scotland as the Countess of Strathearn.
With the Scottish referendum just days away, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg refused to be drawn on whether the news of a royal baby would help the campaign to keep the United Kingdom together.

A lookback at couple's first Royal tour as parents

Home: Members of the press gather outside the couple's home in Kensington Palace following the announcement

Happy: Kate claps from the Royal Box during the men's final at Wimbledon in south-west London on July 6

At a Westminster press conference, he said: 'The last thing we should do with such wonderful, heart-warming news which will thrill the whole nation is to start bringing politics into it.'
Father-of-three Mr Clegg advised the royal couple to 'stock up on as much sleep as you can' before the new arrival.

KATE'S SUMMER APPEARANCES

July 1: Blessed Sacrament School, London
July 2: Wimbledon Championships, London
July 5: Tour de France, Harrogate
July 6: Wimbledon Championships, London
July 29: Glasgow Commonwealth Games
August 4: WWI commemorations, Belgium
August 5: Tower of London poppy display

And Labour leader Ed Miliband said: 'Fantastic to hear that Prince George will soon be a big brother! Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their happy news.'
Ukip's Nigel Farage offered his congratulations and said it was 'a bit of happy news'.
The Archbishop of Canterbury also offered his support, and called for divine intervention to help ease the acute morning sickness suffered by the Duchess.
The Most Reverend Justin Welby said: 'Wonderful news that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting second child. Praying for the family, and that morning sickness subsides.'
William's uncle, Prince Edward described the news as 'fantastic', the BBC reported.
Former England rugby star Mike Tindall, husband of William's cousin Zara Phillips, said he found out about the new baby when it broke on the news. He told talkSport: ‘I just sent them a message saying it was nice to hear the news on the radio.’

Out and about: Kate and William watch riders at the finish line of Stage 1 of the Tour De France in Harrogate on July 5 (left). Kate is also pictured leaving the Blessed Sacrament School in London on July 1 after a visit (right)

Anyone for tennis? Kate and William watch a men's quarter-final match at Wimbledon on July 2

'I'm delighted': Prime Minister David Cameron has offered his congratulations to the Duke and Duchess

Statement: Clarence House said in a tweet that the Queen and members of both families were 'delighted'

Villagers in Bucklebury expressed their delight at the news of the Duchess's pregnancy.
Alistair McOran-Campbell, 80, said: 'It's great news, fantastic. We've all been expecting it for ages. It's got to be a daughter, you have to even things up a bit.'

'Many congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. I'm delighted by the happy news that they're expecting another baby'
Prime Minister David Cameron

Another villager, a mother-of-three who declined to give her name, said: 'That's fantastic news. Living here is a nice connection to have. It would be nice for them to have a girl I suppose.
'I don't see them a huge amount but have seen them driving around.'
Cyril Lexington, 77, said: 'I'm very pleased for them.' A woman in the village added: 'I'm delighted for them, it's wonderful news and that's going to be really lovely for the other baby.'
A Twitter spokesman told MailOnline shortly after the announcement that #RoyalBaby was the top trend worldwide and in Britain - and the news was also four out of ten of the top trends.

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Proud dad William is beaming after announcing Kate Middleton is pregnant with their second child - but Duchess remains at Kensington Palace to be treated for extreme morning sickness