As the world waits for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby to arrive any day now, news of another royal baby on the way has been announced.
Prince William’s first cousin, Zara Phillips and her husband Mike Tindall are expecting a baby of their own. Phillips is the oldest granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth.
In a statement, a rep for Buckingham Palace confirms, "Mr. and Mrs. Mike Tindall are very pleased to announced that Zara Tindall is expecting a baby in the New Year," Us Weekly reports.
Phillips is 14th in line to the throne and she’s the daughter of Princess Royal Anne and her first husband Captain Phillips.
ABC News reports the baby will be Princess Anne’s third grandchild, her son has two daughters. The baby will also be the Queen’s fourth great grandchild.
The mom-to-be, 32, is an Olympic equestrian and even competed in two events this past weekend. The Palace says she will continue to compete in the near future. Last July, she won a silver medal at the London Olympics.
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