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Prince William: One baby is ‘enough at the moment’

Prince William claims one baby is ”enough at the moment”.

The second in line to the British throne says he and his wife, Duchess Catherine, could eventually have another child to join eight-month-old Prince George, but at the moment the toddler is keeping their hands full.

Speaking to Sergeant Major Ray Collister at a Saint Patrick’s Day parade in Aldershot, Southern England, today (03.17.14), the prince said: ”Maybe one day. One’s enough at the moment.”

The Sergeant Major added: ”He said maybe when there’s time.”

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made their first join public appearance of the year today at the event, where they joined the First Battalion Irish Guards for the third year running.

The prince – who was appointed Colonel of the regiment in 2011 – wore the officer’s frock coat of the Guards to take part in the ceremony.

Another soldier who asked about the royal baby was Guardsman Glenn Tierney.

He said: ”I asked them all about George, I’m nosey like that. They said he’s doing really well and he’s very busy crawling and eating.”

During the parade, Catherine, 32, presented officers and warrant officers with Shamrocks, the symbol of Ireland, which is a duty traditionally performed by the wife of a senior officer in the regiment.

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Prince George has seven godparents

Britain’s Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have chosen seven godparents for Prince George.

The royal couple have decided to bestow the honour on ”loyal” old school and university friends as well as William’s cousin Zara Tindall, rather than William’s brother Prince Harry and Catherine’ sister Pippa Middleton as was expected.

The official statement from Kensington Palace, made just ahead of three-month-old George’s christening at the Chapel Royal at St James’ Palace today (23.10.13), listed Oliver Baker – a university friend from St Andrews in Scotland – David Jardine-Patterson, who attended Marlborough college with the Duchess, and Earl Grosvenor – the son of the Duke of Westminster – as godparents.

Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, William and Catherine’s private secretary between the years of 2005-2012, was also named as a godfather, as were The Hon. Mrs. [Julia] Michael Samuel, a close friend of William’s late mother Princess Diana, and William van Cutsem, a childhood friend of the duke.

William’s cousin Zara Tindall – known as Zara Phillips before her marriage to England rugby player Mike Tindall – is the only family member to receive the honour.

Meanwhile, the top secret guest list for today’s low-key christening was also unveiled, and surprisingly didn’t include some key members of the royal family.

According to Sky News, only George’s immediate family including his parents, great-grandmother Queen Elizabeth, great-grandfather Prince Philip, grandfather Prince Charles and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall and uncle Prince Harry will be attending the special occasion.

The christening will be performed by the Most Rev Justin Welby. George’s lengthy list of godparents isn’t unusual for the royals, since his father Prince William has six.

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Prince William asks former nanny to look after Prince George

Britain’s Prince William has asked his former nanny to leave retirement to look after Prince George.

The royal and his wife, Duchess Catherine, have approached Jessie Webb and begged her to become the carer of their first child – who was born 22 days ago – even though the late Princess Diana previously sacked the child minder.

The Duchess believes she’s a modern mother and is keen to do as much as she can for her son with the help of her mum Carole Middleton, but reality struck last week when William returned to his duty as an RAF search-and-rescue pilot in Anglesey, North Wales.

A source told The Sunday People newspaper: ”They both accept the view that they won’t be able to do it all. There is also a feeling that Kate might lay herself open to criticism if she is seen letting her mother have too much influence.

”William has fond memories of Jessie and they’ve put the idea to her that she comes back. I think she’s very flattered.”

Jessie is yet to accept the offer but seems keen to lend a helping hand to the royal couple after caring for William and Harry when they were children.

A former colleague said: ”She would stand for no nonsense and would want to do things her way.”

”Jessie was very kind to the boys and William will remember this. Charles was particularly fond of her.

”Diana, I think, a bit jealous because she was actually more fun. Diana used to make a big thing of the hugs but she also used to slap the boys’ legs when they were naughty. Jessie didn’t approve.”