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Kate Middleton and Prince William Are Expecting Identical Twin Girls!

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Nov 1, 2017 9:30 am·

By Julia Birkinbine

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Ever since Kate Middleton announced her third pregnancy earlier this year, the world has been so excited about meeting the newest royal baby. But, according to Life & Style magazine, Kate and her husband Prince William aren't just expecting one little one — they're having identical twin girls! Scroll down to see everything else you need to know about Kate's third pregnancy!

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Kate confirmed her third pregnancy in September 2017

"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," an official statement released by Kensington Palace announced on Monday, Sept. 4.

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She's again suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Following Kate's pregnancy announcement, Kensington Palace confirmed the Duchess if again suffering from the severe morning sickness Hyperemesis Gravidarum. "She's sometimes bedridden for days," a royal source recently told Life & Style. Kate previously battled the illness during her first two pregnancies with Prince George and Princess Charlotte.

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Prince Harry is thrilled about Kate's pregnancy

When recently asked about the news that Kate and Prince William are expecting, Harry adorably replied, "[It's] fantastic, great, [I'm] very, very happy for them." Aww!

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Kate is expecting twins!

According to Life & Style, Kate and her husband, William, are gearing up to welcome twins. "Kate and William were both shocked when they found out," an insider told the magazine. "[Queen Elizabeth] is thrilled to hear that her grandson and Kate are expecting twins."

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The twins are identical girls!

George and Charlotte will soon welcome two little sisters into the royal family. Though Kate is pregnant with identical twin girls, the Duchess doesn't want to dress them alike. "[They'll] be seen as individuals and allowed to develop their own personalities," a royal source told Life & Style.

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Kate and William haven't named their twins yet

"Kate and William haven’t decided on names yet, they don’t plan to coordinate them to start with the same letter or rhyme," an insider recently told Life & Style. "They’ve drawn up a list of baby names they both like, which include Victoria, Alice, Olivia, Alexandra, and Elizabeth."

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Kate's twins won't have to share a bedroom

"Kate and William are in the process of designing the nurseries now. The twins will sleep in separate bedrooms but will share a playroom with George and Charlotte. Kate feels that it’s important for her eldest two to bond with the newborns," a royal source told Life & Style.

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George and Charlotte are super excited about Kate's pregnancy

"They rub their mum’s tummy and talk to the new baby," an insider recently told Life & Style magazine.

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Kate fears George and Charlotte will be jealous of the twins

"She’s obviously worried that George and Charlotte will be jealous of the babies, especially Charlotte, who loves being the center of attention. But Kate knows that sibling rivalry is all part of the process of growing up," a royal insider told Life & Style.

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Carole and Pippa Middleton were the first to find out about Kate's pregnancy

According to Life & Style, William's wife "excitedly called" her mother, Carole, and younger sister, Pippa, to tell them she was expecting before the news was released to the public.

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Kate has confirmed her due date!

The Duchess of Cambridge is set to give birth in April 2018, Kensington Palace revealed via Twitter in mid-October.

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Kate wants to have a home birth

Though she was unable to have home births for older kids George and Charlotte, Kate reportedly hopes to welcome her twins at Kensington Palace this time around.

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Kate had to convince William to have more babies

"Kate always wanted more than two children, it was William who needed to be persuaded. As one of three, Kate wanted at least three. William was more reluctant, not just because he was one of two, but because George was quite a difficult baby," an insider revealed.

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Kate debuted her baby bump on Oct. 10

The pregnant duchess stepped out for the first time since announcing her third pregnancy on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at a Buckingham Palace event.

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She's been having lots of cravings!

"[Kate] has been craving chocolate. She doesn’t usually have a sweet tooth, but since becoming pregnant she loves to eat Cadbury chocolate and Kit Kats," a royal source recently told Life & Style.

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Kate will be a hands-on mom with her kids

"She’s determined to remain a hands-on mom and keep their staff numbers as low as possible, with just [one nanny]. William thinks Kate is being unrealistic, though, and is trying to convince her to hire someone else. He fears Kate will be taking on too much once the twins are born, especially as the couple will continue to balance family life and royal duties," a palace insider told Life & Style.