Aussie royalists cheer new royal baby

Australian monarchists are celebrating after Kensington Palace announced Prince William and his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their third child.

Kate is less than 12 weeks pregnant, with the Princess having to pull out of a public engagement due to morning sickness.

The Australian Monarchist League sent their "warm greetings and congratulations" to the royal couple.

"The Australian Monarchist League is delighted at the announcement that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their third child," Monarchist League chair Philip Benwell said on Monday night.