Yahoo Lifestyle Kate Middleton plans longer maternity leave
Duchess Catherine during during the St Patrick's Day parade on March 17 in Aldershot, England.
The 33-year-old Duchess of Cambridge is expected to stay out of the spotlight for some months after she has her second child, telling friends she wants to fully enjoy bonding with her newborn and Prince George, 21 months.
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A source told People magazine: "She felt she came back too soon last time. She wants to have that [family] and enjoy it with George and the new baby."
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Sources previously told how the royal couple have been trying to put an emphasis on family, with William’s father, Prince Charles, 66, encouraging them to have as much of a normal life as possible.
Following the birth of Prince George in July 2013, Kate returned to her Royal duties less than two months later. She is expected to give birth to her second child any day now.
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