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When seasoned parents are asked to give advice for new mums and dads, it's hard to know what to offer — do you sugarcoat everything for the sake of positivity, or do you explain each terrifying detail for the sake of realism? Leave it to a royal — who happens to be a mum of three — to say just the right thing.
When Kate Middleton and Prince William stepped out just one day after the birth [2] of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son, she couldn't help but laugh when reporters sought her expertise. "These next few weeks, it's always a bit daunting the first time around, so we wish them all the best," she said.
Kate added that she has experience with birthing children this time of year — Princess Charlotte just celebrated her fourth birthday on May 2, and Prince Louis was born last year on April 23 — and prefers it to other seasons. "It's such a special time, with Louis and Charlotte just having had their birthdays," she said. "It's such a great time of the year to have a baby. Spring's in the air, so it's really great."
Meanwhile, Kate's husband, Prince William, was a bit more candid with his advice. "I'm very pleased to welcome my brother to the sleep deprivation society that is parenting," he joked.
VIDEO: William & Kate say they look forward to meeting #babysussex [4]. Wills: "We're absolutely thrilled & look forward to seeing them in the next few days... I'm v pleased to welcome my brother to the sleep deprivation society that is parenting!" pic.twitter.com/W6ldWWsUgn [5]
— Emily Andrews (@byEmilyAndrews) May 7, 2019 [6]