Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Manchester
He says Royal baby news is "fantastic"
Last updated 4th Sep 2017
Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Manchester today and he expressed his delight that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting a third child, branding the news fantastic''.
Harry, who will be the new royal baby's uncle, declared he was very, very happy'' and said of Kate, who is suffering with severe morning sickness:I think she's okay''.
The Duchess, who is being cared for at Kensington Palace, has hyperemesis gravidarum, as she did in her previous pregnancies.
The rare condition, which causes severe vomiting, affects 3.5 in every 1,000 pregnant women.
William and Kate are thrilled to be welcoming a new addition to their family, a sibling for Prince George and Princess Charlotte.
The happy announcement comes just four days after the Duke marked the 20th anniversary of the death of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales.
Kate is less than 12 weeks pregnant, with Kensington Palace revealing the news early after the Duchess had to pull out of a public engagement on Monday due to severe morning sickness.
Grandfather the Prince of Wales is said to be delighted'', as are the Queen and other members of William and Kate's family.
Harry gave a thumbs up when he was asked about royal baby as he arrived for a visit in Manchester, adding: Fantastic. Great. Very, very happy for them.''
On how the Duchess was, he replied: I haven't seen her for a while but I think she's okay.''
Asked for Prime Minister Theresa May's response to the announcement, a Downing Street spokeswoman said: It is fantastic news and she passes on her congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.''
As Harry talked to people living in Canada Street, Newton Heath, Manchester, local resident David Masterson shouted to him: Congratulations on your kid having a baby.''
The royal visitor gave Mr Masterson a thumbs up and said: Thanks.''
Mr Masterson managed a handshake with Harry as he left.
He said: I grew up on the street all my life so to see Prince Harry on it is a bit of a shock.
I just congratulated him. I didn't think I'd get a chance to.''
His nine-year-old daughter Lisa said she was looking forward to the royal baby's birth.
She said: I think it is going to be really nice.'