Kate Middleton Sips Wine in New Zealand, Quashing Pregnancy Rumors

Josh Duboff


Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton

Prince William caused something of a stir on Saturday when he told a New Zealand artisan, who had made a shawl for Prince George, "You might have to make another one soon." Stores in London shut down; television programs were interrupted; the Queen texted Philip, "OMFG! if it's a girl, do u think they'll name it Elizabeth?? :P" (None of that actually happened, except for hopefully the text-message part.) The woman told reporters, "The way William said it was like he was dropping a hint, letting me in on a secret." (Yes, as if Kate and William's life didn't already resemble a fairy tale enough, now a Shawl Maker's Reveal has become a plot point in their story.)


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But not even 24 hours after this development, Kate seemingly debunked any pregnancy talk, imbibing "several glasses of local wine" at Amisfield Vineyard in New Zealand on Sunday. According to reports, she said she was "really enjoying being able to drink again after having baby George."


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Kate and William had a very busy Sunday in New Zealand. In addition to their pregnancy-refuting wine-tasting stop, they attended a Palm Sunday service at St. Paul's Cathedral in Dunedin (to which Kate wore a turquoise Emilia Wickstead dress). They then went head-to-head, yet again, as Kate and William coached opposing squads in a "rippa rugby" match. William's team was victorious, meaning they are now even, after Kate's yachting victory a few days ago. They also took a half-hour ride on the Shotover Jet-which reaches speeds of 75 m.p.h.-on rapids in Queenstown. (The Daily Mail's Rebecca English noted, "I'm told that pregnant women are advised not to travel on the Shotover Jet #justsayin'")

Meanwhile, Prince George is no doubt at home, taking (adorable) selfies and Snapchatting with Blue Ivy Carter.


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