A Glowy Kate Middleton Steps Out for the First Time Since Pregnancy Announcement

Let the royal bump watch begin! For her first pictures as an official, confirmed pregnant lady, Kate Middleton and Prince William decided to go for a bit of their signature matchy-matchy with a lovely periwinkle/cerulean/navy blue theme, all set off with a perky bouquet of yellow flowers given to Kate by the nurses.
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Earlier this week the royal family dropped a little bomb on the world, announcing that

As far as her fashion, Kate is a huge fan of an A-line coat, so it may be frustrating to try to analyze her bump over the next few weeks. There's still a lot of winter--and thus, coat-wearing season--left to go. Still, we like that this coat does the traditional plaid British thing but also has some feminine ruffles for added interest.

We have no doubt that her fashion choices will be absolutely tasteful, though, and impeccably tailored. Sadly there probably won't be a naked pregnancy shoot.

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