Is Kate Middleton pregnant again? It may been just a well-meaning comment made by Prince William, but he set the royal rumor mill in motion just the same.
The alleged hint about baby #2 came as he told a New Zealand woman who made a gift for his son, Prince George: "You might have to make another one soon."
William made the remark to Cynthia Read, who had knitted them a shawl for their son on behalf of the New Zealand government. Read said afterward:
"The way William said it was like he was dropping a hint, letting me in on a secret."
It would be surprising if we didn't see Kate Middleton pregnant again before too long. They duo has made no secret of their desire give their 8-month-old a sibling.
But William also said at a St. Patrick's Day parade last month that "one's enough for now" and his remark to Read may not have implied a specific "soon."
"Maybe," she replied when asked if he was really hinting at that. "I couldn't possibly comment. Obviously if I'm asked to do another one I would be honored."
1. Friendly Rivalry Between Duchess Kate Middleton and Prince William
Duchess Kate and Prince William challenged each other to a little race around Auckland Harbor. May the best Royal win!
2. Duchess Kate Middleton and Prince William Duke It Out
Duchess Kate and Prince William had a yacht race around Auckland Harbor on their New Zealand excursion. Duchess Kate emerged victorious!
3. Sail Away With Duchess Kate Middleton
Duchess Kate, a master sailer, handled her yacht with ease on Auckland Harbor.
4. Payback for Duchess Kate Middleton
Duchess Kate's win in their race in Auckland Harbor was payback for Prince William's win against her in a Canadian Dragon Race in 2011.
5. Victory for Duchess Kate Middleton!
Hail to the victors! Duchess Kate won the yacht race against Prince William and then waved to the crowd of onlookers!
Read, 61, spent four months making the shawl before meeting the royal couple on the north island of New Zealand, where they drew massive crowds.
She said the Duchess was very pleased and flattered by the gift:
"Kate told me they were really happy with it and George wore it a lot. She apologized for not so far finding an appropriate event outdoors to wrap him in it."
"I shouldn't think he will wear it much more as he is nearly a little boy," she said, adding, "It was wonderful to meet them, they were a charming couple."
For more of that little boy, check out pics of Kate and Prince George's playdate the other day during their tour of the south Pacific nation ... they're the cutest:
1. Kate Middleton and Prince George Playdate
Kate Middleton and Prince George on a play date in New Zealand, April 2014. Looking cute as ever!
2. Best Play Date Ever!
Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince George and a big blue bear on a play date in New Zealand.
3. Prince George Play Date Photo
Kate Middleton took Prince George on a play date in New Zealand. It was cute!
4. Royal Baby Fun
Prince George took part in a play date in New Zealand this week. A good time was had.
5. Prince George Up Close
Prince George looking cute on a play date in New Zealand in April 2014.
6. Kate and George on Playdate
Kate Middleton takes Prince George on a play date in New Zealand. Looks like a good time was had by all.
7. Royal Baby Hug
Kate Middleton and Prince George on a play date in New Zealand. Talk about sweet.
8. Kate and George
Kate Middleton took Prince George on a play date in New Zealand. Here's one of many cute photos from that!
9. Prince George, Mommy Hug
A tired Prince George gives his mommy a hug in a cute photo.
10. Prince George Playdate Pic
Future King of England Prince George on a play date in New Zealand. Having fun, no doubt.
11. Nom on Mom
Prince George straight up nomming on his mom Kate Middleton's hair. Nom nom nom.