Kate Middleton Pregnancy Update: Duchess of Cambridge Says Baby is Very Active, Always Kicking; Gender Still Unknown
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge had a slew of royal engagements and appearances across the U.K. Monday, filling in curious bystanders about her current pregnancy and the very active baby growing in her belly.
People reports that Duchess Kate kicked off Monday's tour by opening the new Kensington Leisure Centre and neighboring Kensington Aldridge Academy, all part of her official royal duties.
While at the opening, the Duchess reportedly spoke with local female students from the Academy and other neighboring schools about the state of her pregnancy.
"I told her I hoped it was a girl but [Duchess Kate] said she didn't know yet," one student told reporters. "She said it was moving around a lot."
While holding her baby bump, Middleton spoke to another student about the soon-to-be heir or heiress, saying, "it's moving all the time. I can feel it kicking now."
Despite the flurry of activity going on within her body, Middleton toured the newly renovated Academy. After meeting the principal of the school, David Benson, Middleton sat in on a geography lesson and a reading session with the students.
Following that, Middleton was treated to a short presentation performed by the students and unveiled a plaque to commemorate her visit, according to the Aldridge Foundation.
"Students, staff and parents were thrilled that Her Royal Highness was able to visit us today and officially open the school," Benson said. "We are providing much needed new secondary school places to our community, and are proud of the start we have made ... Today was an exciting and important chapter in our history."
After touring the school, Middleton went on to open the Kensington Leisure Centre, a sporting club or gym of sorts that boasts state-of-the-art exercise machines and leisure activities. The $48 million facility also has an expansive pool, which, although newly renovated, was the same site where Price William and brother Harry themselves learned to swim as children.
Today reports that in addition to gifting the young royal family with a lifetime membership to the Centre, the facility also presented the Duchess with a rubber duck-shaped floating swimming ring for little Prince George. George, who is now 18 months old, has reportedly already begun taking swimming lessons at the Buckingham Palace pool but may very well follow in his father's footsteps and take up swimming at the Centre.
Another stop on Middleton's whirlwind day of royal duties was to engage in morning coffee at a charitable organization called Family Friends. Middleton was accepted warmly by the charity and was presented with flowers by an adoring toddler representing Family Friends for the day, according to reports.
Family Friends is a registered charity that uses a network of volunteers as mentors to deprived families in need of help in various areas of London. Through respect, encouragement and support, the organization says it aims to "help families help themselves," to discover their strengths and build on their coping skills.
Duchess Kate's visit on Monday certainly helped to bring attention to a charity of such worthy cause.
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