The Earl and Countess of Wessex expecting second child

It was announced this morning that Prince Edward, 43, and Sophie, 42, are expecting their second child in December. The new baby will join Louise, 3.

Source: BBC; Buckingham Palace

Thanks to CBB readers Jen, Catherine, Kitty, and Elissa.

Comments

this is great. Sophies’ first pregnancy was etopic, louise birth was not straight forward either sophie was gravely ill after. I hope all goes well this time.

- sabrina vaughan on July 2nd, 2007

I am so happy for them. they have had a lot of trouble conceiving in the past, and the delivery of Louise. I hope everything goes better this time

- stephanie on July 2nd, 2007

Correct me if I’m wrong, but didn’t she have a miscarriage a few years ago?

- Traci on July 2nd, 2007

That’s great, they seem like a nice down to earth couple and Lady Louise is a real cutie. I hope the pregnancy goes smoothly and without any complications

- Trixie on July 2nd, 2007

Congratulations to TRH the Earl & Countess of Wessex. Wish her all the best throughout her pregnanncy.

- Liz Carter on July 7th, 2007