A CHILDREN’S hospice has congratulated its patron, the Duchess of Cambridge, following her pregnancy announcement.

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) said the organisation is over the moon with the news that the royal couple are expecting a baby.

Simon Hempsall, of EACH, said: “Everybody at the organisation is absolutely thrilled with the news.

“We will be sending our congratulations from staff, young people, children and families who use our services.”

Her visit to EACH, as its royal patron, was her first solo public event and the first time she delivered an official speech.