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Kate Middleton and Prince William present shamrocks to Irish Guards for St. Patrick’s Day - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:14:03 PDT

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

The luck of the Irish nearly tripped up the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton yesterday, as one of her high heels got stuck in a grate and almost caused her to fall during a St. Patrick’s ceremony with the Irish Guards regiment in Hampshire, outside of London.

Irish ancestor of Prince William revealed in 170-year-old scroll (IrishCentral)

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 05:50:57 PDT

By: KERRY O’SHEA

Click here for IrishCentral's St. Patrick's Day section

Kate Middleton and Prince William are expecting a girl - Duchess of Cambridge lets it slip (IrishCentral)

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 05:58:51 PST

By: IrishCentral Staff Writers

Kate Middleton accidentally announced that she and Prince William are expecting a girl.

Kate Middleton and Prince William to attend 1st Battalion Irish Guards St. Patrick’s Day parade (IrishCentral)

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 05:06:43 PST

By: MICHELLE K SMITH

Prince William and Kate Middleton will visit the First Battalion Irish Guards at the annual St. Patrick’s Day at Mons Barracks in Aldershot, St. James’s Palace.

Prince William and Kate Middleton to visit Ireland in 2014 (IrishCentral)

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:06:33 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Kate Middleton and her husband Prince William are to visit Ireland in 2014.

Prince Harry can't wait to become an uncle - Prince William and Duchess Catherine expecting their first child in July (IrishCentral)

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 05:31:07 PST

Duchess Catherine, Prince William & Prince HarryThe royal's brother Prince William and sister-in-law Duchess Catherine are expecting their first child in July and Harry is thrilled about the latest addition to the British royal familyHarry, who has just finished a stint in Afghanistan where he has been deployed since September, said: "Obviously I'm thrilled for both of them It's about time"I spoke to my brother and her, and they're both very well and both very happy obviously READ MORE

Prince William and Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton voted the world's most perfect couple (IrishCentral)

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:00:56 PST

Prince William and Duchess CatherinePrince William and Duchess Catherine - who are currently expecting their first child together - topped a poll by UK TV network Watch, to find the celebrity pair British couples aspire to be like in 2013William and Catherine - who was known as Kate Middleton until her wedding in April 2011 - beat good friends David and Victoria Beckham into second place while Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie came third, with Beyonce and Jay-Z in fourthDespite recently getting engaged, people questioned in the poll thought Katie Price and Kieran Hayler will be the first celebrity couple to split in 2013, closely followed by parents-to-be Kim Kardashian and Kanye WestThe survey - which was carried out from Monday 14 to Tuesday 15 January with 1,000 participants by market researchers Vision Critical - was commissioned by Watch to mark the launch of 'Beauty and the Beast' on Wednesday 16 January at 9pm READ MORE

Irish lace firm responsible for Kate Middleton’s wedding dress create gown for Prince William’s baby (IrishCentral)

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:26:12 PST

By: BERNIE MALONE

The Carrickmacross Lace Company in Co. Monaghan, which was responsible for the delicate lace of Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, say they’re ready to turn their hand to making baby clothes for the Royals.

An employee told the Herald, “I think anybody would be happy to oblige at this stage.”

The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William announced two weeks ago that they are expecting their first child after their fairytale wedding at Westminster in April 2011.

Her dress was made by English designer Sarah Burton of luxury fashion house Alexander McQueen. However, the stitching technique for the satin gown came from Monaghan.

The lace-making technique originated in Carrickmacross and was also featured on Diana, Princess of Wale’s wedding dress.

Carrickmacross lace was first established in the 1820s by Mrs Grey Porter, wife of the rector of Donaghmoyne, according to the County Monaghan’s tourist website.

The Carrickmacross Lace Gallery, which operates as a co-op, continues to produce the fine lace.

The company’s website says the lace was historically "made by the poor for the rich and famous."

The method used for stitching the delicate lace appliqué flowers on the train and bodice of the bride’s dress is named after the market town in County Monaghan where it began.

“Carrickmacross Lace uses a technique of needlework called ‘applique’, the lace being worked by applying fine organdie to a delicate net ground,” says the website.

Read more: Lace used in Kate Middleton’s wedding gown traced to Ireland

Ed Sheeran wants the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to call their baby "something rock 'n' roll" (IrishCentral)

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 07:01:46 PST

Ed SheeranThe 'A Team' hitmaker is thrilled the young royal couple are expecting a future heir to the throne and has urged them to be inventive when choosing a nameHe told the Daily Star newspaper: "I just think it's time for someone in the royal family to have a rock 'n' roll name for their kids Call it Ziggy or Twig"This is the time, if there's ever a time to do it, it's now READ MORE

Will.i.am has congratulated Prince William and Duchess Catherine on their baby news (IrishCentral)

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:31:46 PST

William has congratulated Prince William and Duchess CatherineThe Black Eyed Peas musician is absolutely thrilled for the couple who announced last week they are expecting their first child together and he considers them an "inspirational" couple to people everywhereThe pop star - who works with William's father Prince Charles' charity The Prince's Trust to help disadvantaged kids in the UK - said: "I want to congratulate them and I think they as a couple are very inspirational READ MORE

Noel Gallagher has advised Britain's Prince William to rejoin the army once he becomes a father (IrishCentral)

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 05:16:48 PST

Prince William in uniformThe second-in-line to the throne is expecting his first child with wife Duchess Catherine and father-of-three Noel says if William wants some peace and quiet, he would be better off fighting for his country because the baby will take up a lot of the couple's time and ruin his chances of sleepSpeaking at a press conference to announce the line-up for the 2013 Teenage Cancer Trust concerts, the former Oasis guitarist said: "They're not the first people in the country to have a child, are they? I've got three, you know Do I have any advice for them? People write books about that sh*t Very expensive books - my wife's got 'em all READ MORE

Kate Middleton is starting to ‘feel better’ as she battles morning sickness in hospital (IrishCentral)

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:31:42 PST

Kate MiddletonThe 30-year-old royal - who is expecting her first child with husband Prince William - is currently being treated in London's King Edward VII Hospital and officials say she is responding well to treatmentA palace spokesperson said: "The Duchess of Cambridge is continuing to feel better She and the duke are immensely grateful for the good wishes they have received She will remain in hospital at present READ MORE

Celebrities take to Twitter to congratulate Prince William and Duchess Catherine on their baby news (IrishCentral)

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:46:38 PST

Prince William & Kate MiddletonThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced they are expecting their first child together and stars including Cheryl Cole and Maria Shriver have sent their congratulations to the coupleCheryl – who has previously admitted to a crush on William’s brother Prince Harry – wrote: "I'm sooooooo excited that we're having a royal baby !!!! Congratulations to Kate and Wills !!!!!! (sic)”Meanwhile, after it was revealed Catherine – who was known as Kate Middleton before her April 2011 marriage – has been admitted to hospital with Hyperemesis Gravidarum [severe morning sickness], Maria revealed she once suffered from the same illnessShe tweeted: “Wonderful news for Prince William & Kate Middleton READ MORE

Buckingham Palace confirms Kate Middleton is pregnant -- Top ten facts about the Royal couple (IrishCentral)

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 04:42:20 PST

By: ANTOINETTE KELLY

Kate Middleton (30) and her husband Prince William – the future king of England and his stunning wife, are expecting the first child together.

Paddy Power betting on baby of Kate Middleton and Prince William (IrishCentral)

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 04:19:26 PST

By: FRANK SMITH

Fancy a bet on baby?

Alas, news of Kate Middleton’s pregnancy will now dominate world media -- Forget famine, fires and foreign conflicts – a baby is due (IrishCentral)

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:16:29 PST

Duchess Catherine and Prince William announce they're pregnantThe news of Kate Middleton’s pregnancy will cause great joy across Britain and indeed many parts of the worldBut nowhere will it be greeted with more anticipation than in the world’s gossip-crazed media, crazy for the next royal storyAnd this is the big one, the next heir to the throne, a great-grandchild for the Queen, and the latest member of “the lucky sperm club” as Warren Buffet so memorably described those born into wealthSo forget, dear world, about the serious issues facing us such as fiscal cliffs, Afghanistan, and European meltdowns READ MORE

Kate Middleton and Prince William announce they are pregnant - slideshow (IrishCentral)

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:04:42 PST

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The Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant - Kate Middleton and Prince William expecting their first child - PHOTOS (IrishCentral)

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:01:27 PST

Prince William and the Duchess Catherine, Kate MiddletonPHOTOS - Kate Middleton and Prince William announce they are pregnant - slideshowThe beautiful royal and her husband Prince William - who is second in line to the British throne - announced on Monday they are expecting the first child togetherA statement released by Buckingham Palace on the couple's official website read: "Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby"The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry and members of both families are delighted with the news"The Duchess was admitted this afternoon to King Edward VII Hospital in Central London with Hyperemesis Gravidarum [morning sickness] READ MORE

Prince William and Duchess Catherine sent Reese Witherspoon’s baby son a Union Jack onesie (IrishCentral)

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 03:47:55 PDT

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, meets actress Reese Witherspoon on July 10, 2011 (Reuters)The 'Sweet Home Alabama' actress and husband Jim Toth welcomed their little boy Tennessee James into the world last month and the royal couple - who Reese met when they visited Los Angeles last year - were among the first to send a gift and a handwritten noteReese's 'Water for Elephants' co-star Robert Pattinson, who hid out at her California ranch following his break-up with Kristen Stewart, also sent a lavish gift, a cradle from Posh Tots worth almost $2,000A source told America's Star magazine: "Rob was one of the first to call and he even promised unlimited babysitting services READ MORE

Kate Middleton and Prince William refuse to let topless pictures ruin their tour of the Far East (IrishCentral)

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 05:47:22 PDT

Kate Middleton and Prince WilliamThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are refusing to let the furore over the topless pictures of Duchess Catherine ruin their tour of the Far EastThe royal couple are currently on an official visit to Asia as part of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and while they are very upset the intimate pictures were published in a French magazine, they won't let it stop them from enjoying the tripWilliam's spokesperson told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: "They've been very clear that they will not allow this to intrude on their enjoyment of the tour or, more importantly their work on behalf of the queen"The couple always felt very strongly about privacy and harassment READ MORE