Princess Catherine has sparked fresh speculation about a possible fourth child with Prince William following the recent addition to the royal family.
With the birth of Princess Beatrice’s daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose, royal fans are eager to know whether the Princess of Wales is considering expanding her own family. Catherine’s recent interactions with children during her visit to a Welsh hospice have only fueled curiosity.
Body language expert Judi James, speaking to the Daily Mail, noted that Catherine’s immersive demeanor and warm approach created an instant connection with the children and their parents.
"She crouches down as low as possible to meet eye-to-eye with the smallest children, and her open-mouthed expressions are clearly aimed at making them smile," James observed.
However, past remarks from both Catherine and William suggest that a fourth child is unlikely. In 2023, the Princess hinted that she and William were content with their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
During a visit to The Baby Bank, Catherine shared a lighthearted exchange with Co-CEO Rebecca Mistry while looking at infant clothing. When Mistry commented that baby fever often strikes when seeing tiny outfits, Catherine laughed and replied, “I’ve been there and done that.”
Prince William has also made his stance clear. At Clitheroe Community Hospital in Lancashire, he jokingly warned staff, “Don’t give my wife any more ideas!” and playfully told Catherine, after she returned a baby girl to her parents, “Don’t take her with you.”
During a 2020 royal engagement in Yorkshire, Catherine even admitted to a well-wisher, “I don’t think William wants any more.”
While the Princess of Wales’ affection for children remains evident, all signs point to William and Catherine being perfectly content as a family of five.
