Royal Baby : Kate Middleton pregnancy starts media frenzy

Kate Middleton pregnancy goes viral

The news this afternoon of Kate Middleton's pregnancy has already gone global in a few short hours, with thousands of news agencies, bloggers and more weighing on on the great news.

The BBC reported earlier that St James' Palace had made the announcement officially and that a spokesman for the Duchess's family had relayed their joy at the news.

With the announcement today of Kate Middleton's new baby, the fascination for the British Royal family continues, and with the third in line to the throne, the Royal couple's child will one day be the head of the British Armed forces.

In a statement released earlier :

"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."

- BBC

Reactions to Kate Middleton's Baby news

Fox News: "Monday's news comes weeks after a so-called 'pal' of the Princess, Jessica Hay, blabbed to a magazine that Kate was pregnant."

E!online : "As is the world at large and those in favor of the continuation of the monarchy, we're guessing. Congrats!"

Piers Morgan: "Congratulations to every magazine editor for calling Kate Middleton's pregnancy - especially those who did covers on it 11 months ago."

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