It's a July baby for Wills-Kate

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge's baby is due in July, St James's Palace announced yesterday. Kate's condition is also continuing to improve following her stay in hospital last month for severe morning sickness, a spokesman for the couple said.

The Duchess is believed to be around 13 to 14 weeks pregnant and confirmation of the birth month means it is likely she has now had her 12-week scan.

Is that a baby bump there?u00a0Kate, last seen at the unveiling of her official portrait, with Prince William and the artist Paul Emsley. Pic/AFP

"Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to confirm they are expecting a baby in July," a St James's Palace spokesman said.

"The Duchess's condition continues to improve since her stay in hospital last month." The update is also further confirmation that Kate is expecting just one baby.

There had been speculation that she might be carrying twins. Kate was last seen in public last Friday when she visited the National Portrait Gallery in London with William for the unveiling of her first official portrait. She looked radiant at the even where some commentators spoke about her showing. u00a0