The exciting news broke this morning that Kate and Wills are expecting their third child together, and bets are already on as to what they’re going to name him or her.
The names Alice, Victoria, Arthur and Henry are the public’s favourites as people placed their bets.
Betfair Odds spokesperson Katie Baylis said in a statement: “Following this morning’s announcement of baby number three for Kate and William, we have Alice and Victoria as 10/1 favourites if the child is a girl and Arthur and Henry also at 10/1 as favourites for a boy.
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“Alice could be one to watch out for if the child is a girl, as when Kate was pregnant with Charlotte, Alice was heavily backed by punters and went from 50/1 into the 5/2 favourite at one stage.”
But unsurprisingly there were some other names that popped up in people’s bets, including Diana and Elizabeth.
Katie said: “As the world marks 20 years since the death of the Princess of Wales, Diana is at 20/1, while Elizabeth and Phillip are both at 16/1 and Charles 33/1.
“Carole, the name of Kate’s mother, is a 100/1 outsider as is that of Camilla.”
With ITV currently screening the second series of Victoria starring Jenna Coleman, based on the life of Queen Victoria, it could be a name that’s on the royal couple’s mind.
And if it’s a boy and called Henry, that’s actually Prince Harry’s real name. Might they name him after his uncle?
It was only this morning that Kensington Palace confirmed the news we’d all been waiting for, that Kate and Wills will be welcoming another bundle of joy into the world.
The couple already have two children, George, four, and Charlotte, two. Kate is said to be suffering from the same condition she had with her previous two pregnancies. She is suffering from severe morning sickness.
The Queen is said to be “delighted” by the news she’s to become a great grandmother again.
The statement from the palace read: “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their third child.
“The Queen and members of both families are delighted with the news.
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“As with her previous pregnancies, The Duchess is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum.”
Due to her morning sickness Kate has had to cancel a public appearance today. The statement continued: “Her Royal Highness will no longer carry out her planned engagement at the Hornsey Road Children’s Centre in London today.
“The Duchess is being cared for at Kensington Palace.”