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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, known as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn in Scotland, smiles during a visit to Strathearn Community Campus in Crieff, 20 kms west of Perth, Scotland on May 29, 2014. (AFP)
The Duchess of Cambridge is reportedly pregnant with her second child, a former school friend has confirmed to Australia's New Day magazine.
But the Palace has confirmed that the ‘former friend’ is indeed the worst insider and the least likely person to have any insight into Kate's life whatsoever.
The “former friend”, Jessica Hay, met Kate at the elite Marlborough College when she was a teenager, said that her “inner circle” was “buzzing” with the “news”, adding that the world should brace itself for an announcement in the next few weeks.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge cuts a ribbon to officially start stage one of the Tour de France at Harewood House on July 5, 2014 in Leeds, England. (Getty)
She also believes that the royal couple will make an announcement in the coming weeks as she claims Duchess Catherine has already started to put weight on and is struggling to hide her growing bump.
However, Buckingham Palace has refused to comment on the news and as Miss Hay is not close to the Duchess, and hasn't spoken to her for many years, the news is said to be nothing but speculation.
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry pose for a photograph with Tour de France cyclists at the Tour de France Grand Depart at Harewood House on July 5, 2014 in Leeds. (Getty)
Although, some observers have pointed out that Hay was correct when she claimed Catherine was pregnant with Prince George several weeks before it was officially announced in 2012.
The royal couple was forced to reveal the news to the world after the Duchess was rushed to hospital with extreme morning sickness.
Prince George of Cambridge walks holding his mother Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's hand as they watch Prince William, Duke of Cambridge & Prince Harry play in the Jerudong Trophy charity polo match at Cirencester Park Polo Club on June 15, 2014 in Cirencester, England. (Getty)
The 32-year-old royal gave birth to her and her husband Prince William's first child, Prince George, who will be celebrating his first birthday on July 22.
Rumours that George could be set to have a sibling first surfaced during the couple’s royal tour of Australia and New Zealand earlier this year. However, the Duchess quickly quashed the claims by necking a large glass of drink during a tasting tour.
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