Why Prince Charles might miss the arrival of his third grandchild
We wonder how Kate and Wills took the news...
We wonder how Kate and Wills took the news...
It's a busy time for the royal family; not only are they planning the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (aka the royal couple of the moment), but they're also expecting a new addition to the family.
However, it looks like Prince Charles may have to miss the arrival of Prince William and Kate Middleton's third child due to a prior engagement.
Already grandfather to Prince George, four, and Princess Charlotte, two, Charles and his family are eagerly awaiting the birth of the new fifth-in-line to the throne.
But the Prince of Wales is due to be in Australia around the time that his daughter-in-law Kate is due, and therefore may not be able to make it back in time for the birth.
He and Camilla are due to make a six-day tour of Oz, starting on the 4th April – though we're sure they'll pay visit the newborn the second they're back on UK soil!
In other royal news, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made an appearance at the BAFTAs on Sunday night; find out why Kate Middleton didn't wear #TimesUp black on the red carpet.
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We're all very excited to hear the details of their third baby's arrival in a couple of months' time.
Hopefully George and Charlotte's new sibling will make an appearance at the royal wedding on May the 19th...
Lucy is a freelance beauty editor and contributor at Marie Claire, and has written for titles including Glamour, Refinery29, Popsugar, woman&home and more. She was previously Marie Claire’s junior beauty editor. During her career, she’s covered everything from backstage beauty at fashion week to interviews with famous faces like Drag Race royalty and Little Mix. As for her beauty ethos, she’s a big advocate for not having to spend a fortune on beauty products to get good results, and when she’s not got beauty on the brain you’ll find her reading or hanging out with dogs.
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