Busy Duchess Talks About New Baby

Tuesday 20th January, 2015

Source: Clarence House

The Duchess of Cambridge has had a busy week of engagements in London.


Last Thursday, Catherine officially named the Clore Art Room at Barlby Primary School. This engagement was postponed when she was very ill with extreme morning sickness. So it was lovely that Catherine could now attend in her capacity of Royal Patron of The Art Room. This charity provides therapy for children in the form of art.

On Friday The Duchess visited the Fostering Network offices in Islington, north London to find out more about the work of foster families. 

And yesterday, Catherine undertook three engagements in her local area of Kensington and Chelsea. First the Duchess attended Family Friends which provides mentoring for families and children in need. 

Then it was off to open a rebuilt Kensington Leisure Centre which replaces an ageing facility. It was here that Princes William and Harry had swimming lessons when they were pupils at nearby Wetherby school. Catherine remarked that she hoped son George would have swimming tuition here too. 

Her Royal Highness was presented with a large inflatable duck shaped flotation ring and a swimming bag for George. The Cambridges were also given a family life membership for the leisure centre.

Catherine commented when asked about the new baby ,"It's moving all the time. I can feel it kicking now." She also said she did not yet know the gender of the new Cambridge baby.

Finally, Catherine opened the new Kensington Aldridge Academy which started classes in temporary buildings last September.